Longevity, AMPK and Maximal Muscle
Today I am going off on a bit of a RANT –Reactive Analytical Neurotic Talk – about muscle gainZ and AMPK. AMP-who? Hold on as we go HARD head first
Fitness vs Donuts
One of the fun things about travel is all the people you meet, especially in the fitness world. I love it. While this one was not with a fitness pro,
Nerds vs Bros : CBD Effects on GH and Cortisol – Does It Enhance Exercise Recovery?
Here is one of the big ones I hear about CBD (cannabidiol) and recovery. “Yo bro, don’t you know that CBD helps increase growth hormone and lowers cortisol?” Something that
CBD Quality: What NOT to buy
CBD week rolls on here on the blog and thank you for all the wonderful emails about the podcast I did on that topic with Jason yesterday. Super stoked that
Can CBD Help With Anxiety?
Ah, commercial gyms.... I typically only lift at them when I travel and one day a week at home for "dude-brah upper" day as I like the machines and DBs.
Does Heart Rate Variability Predict Acute Performance?
A Commentary on HRV, its usefulness, and the recent research. . . Normal heart signal **Before diving in, a disclaimer --- I truly intensely dislike the pissing matches
Is Keto Best for Fat Loss, Brain Health and More?
Keto for fat loss? Keto for muscle gain? Keto for brain health? Is there anything that keto can’t do? Maybe it is not the best for everything? Check out the
Longevity vs Performance & Progress (uber nerdy)
Longevity is all the rage now in fitness and there is some controversy about what the best approach is now. Some say that protein is even bad for your now
Ketogenic Diets Suck for Speed and Power
Ketogenic Diets Suck for Speed and Power More data just in case you needed it as a brand new study has found some shocking conclusions (1). They took 16 young
Dr. Mike Office Hours
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3 Reasons Why Intermittent Fasting Crushes Keto
The 2 day seminar on “Intermittent Fasting, Ketones, and Carbs” in Vancouver Canada went great. Huge thanks to everyone that showed up, AMPFit for hosting it, and a special shout
5 Steps to Dominate Your Superbowl Party (and meet your fitness goals)
All across the world people are getting ready to watch the big game. And with the big game comes some big eats too. But what about your fitness goals? How
CBD Goes Mainstream
The other AM on my walk / run when I was in in Ventana, Mexico they had the local Farmer’s Market. I opted to take a look and found everything
CBD and Sleep
“Hey Doc, I hear all the experts online saying that CBD is amazing for sleep. What do you think?” Another epic question. I wondered the same thing, so like a
CBD vs Hemp oil
Recently asked question by a reader . . . “Can I just take pure CBD or mixed cannabinoids? I don’t understand the difference?” - Jeff Great question, Jeff! In my
What if I’m dropped on my head? CBD?
But what if I'm dropped on my head? While the wind was not the best on my kiteboard trip to Baja, it was a great trip. A pro of the
Testing Fitness in La Ventana, Mexico
As you know, I’m a huge kiteboaring fan. In January of 2019, I hit up La Ventana, Mexico (Baja) hoping to kiteboard. I got in 2.5 days only out of
The Effect Of Cannabis and CBD on Exercise Performance and Recovery
One of the main questions I’ve been getting a ton recently right after “should I go keto?” is: What is the effect of cannabis or CBD on exercise performance and