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Yes, You Have a Homeostat

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Physiology Well-being Weight management
  1. Animals need to maintain the right amount of stored fat for survival; too little makes them vulnerable, too much impairs movement and fighting abilities
  2. Having a homeostat helps animals regulate their fat levels and stay at their optimal weight consistently without much effort
  3. Different animals have different ideal fat percentages based on their needs and roles, and the homeostat system ensures they stay within these ranges

VO2 max — The key indicator to longevity

10x your mind • 39 implied HN points • 22 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Longevity Mental health Physical health Exercise
  1. VO2 max is a key indicator of longevity, measuring the maximum volume of oxygen your muscles can use per kg of body weight in one minute.
  2. Improving your VO2 max through exercise can enhance brain health by increasing blood flow, contributing to overall fitness and longevity.
  3. Maintaining or increasing your VO2 max, depending on your current level, can significantly impact your risk of all-cause mortality and overall health.

What I’m Doing Now

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Travel Nutrition
  1. Austin is engaged and shared a humorous anecdote about the proposal. Rachael said yes!
  2. Austin signed up for Ironman 70.3 after a challenging experience surfing led him to focus on improving his swimming skills.
  3. Austin recently spent two weeks in Spain, enjoying various highlights like a cooking class, beach club, and more.
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Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 15 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Wellness Supplements Healthcare
  1. Explore exclusive discounts on various products like t-shirts, breakfast cereal, teas, and performance enhancers through the Masterpass program.
  2. Discover unique products such as high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereal, premium quality teas, and recovery enhancers designed to elevate your well-being.
  3. Get insights on the benefits of specific brands like Perfect Keto, known for their keto-friendly products such as bars, MCT oils, and blood sugar support supplements.

A practical guide to getting fit

Turnaround • 158 implied HN points • 05 Aug 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Sleep Habits
  1. Start by integrating fitness slowly into your lifestyle instead of setting short-term goals. Focus on developing systems and habits over time.
  2. Running can be a core part of a fitness journey, but it's essential to listen to your body, build endurance gradually, and focus on proper hydration.
  3. Nutrition is crucial in fitness; it's more important than working out. Learn about the food you eat, include more protein, and avoid falling for influencer-endorsed products without research.

Micro and Macro

life mechanics • 1 HN point • 14 Jun 24
🚌 Education Gaming Life Skills Fitness Career Writing
  1. In activities like gaming and life, understanding the importance of balancing Micro (individual control) and Macro (growth and efficiency) is crucial.
  2. Prioritizing macro actions (broad and consistent efforts) over micro actions can set a strong foundation for success in various areas like fitness, career, and writing.
  3. Mastering macro first provides resources and stability needed to excel in finer details, emphasizing the significance of focusing on broader efforts before refining specifics.

How I Convinced Myself to Workout Consistently

Akash Chinnaiah • 9 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Healthy Eating Patience Social media
  1. Have a strong purpose for working out to stay motivated. It can be for better appearance, strength, or mental health. Explore different purposes and find what works for you.
  2. Gradual conditioning is key when forming a new habit like working out. Start small, show up regularly, and increase intensity gradually to build a sustainable routine.
  3. Focus on the process of working out and don't obsess over immediate results. Muscle growth and progress take time. Avoid comparing your progress with others on social media.

Jab, Cross, Hook.

Carefree Sketches • 1 HN point • 17 May 24
🎾 Sports Training Fitness
  1. Boxing requires more than just physical prowess; it's a mental game that demands quick instincts and impulse.
  2. Starting boxing involves conditioning and learning basic skills like footwork and defensive techniques.
  3. The boxing gym environment introduces novices to experienced fighters, shows the intensity of sparring sessions, and highlights the need for controlled aggression.

The Long Game 159: Strength vs. Size, The Real Cause of Burnout, Moderation, Differentiation, First Dates

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 6 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Sleep Relationships Self-Improvement
  1. The debate between strength and size in lifting is ongoing, training methods vary for different goals.
  2. Burnout can be caused by a mismatch between modern risk-taking and evolved risk aversion.
  3. Moderation may hinder achieving significant goals; sometimes extreme effort is necessary for big achievements.

How Measuring My Urine pH Got Me to Love Working Out Again

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 119 implied HN points • 16 Aug 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Self-care Supplements Workout
  1. Measuring urine pH helped the author optimize workouts and muscle retention after health challenges.
  2. Balancing bicarbonate intake based on urine pH stabilized energy levels and workouts, leading to significant improvements.
  3. Creatine supplementation, alongside urine pH monitoring, contributed to improved energy and strength during workouts.

My Head and Neck Tension: 30 Minutes on the Elliptical to the Rescue

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 15 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Exercise Anxiety Wellness
  1. Consistent use of 30 minutes on the elliptical helped alleviate head and neck tension caused by long hours at a computer.
  2. Elliptical exercise proved more time-efficient and cost-effective compared to other methods like physical therapy or massage.
  3. The elliptical's consistent shoulder and spine movement helped reduce muscle tension and anxiety, leading to improved joint health and relaxation.

Austin in Austin, Fit Finances: Part 1, $25K/Week in Passive Income

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition
  1. A doctor started a Youtube channel in 2017 and now makes $25k per week in passive income, showing the potential of online platforms for income generation.
  2. Prioritizing key components like nutrition, metabolic conditioning, gymnastics, weightlifting, and sports can guide fitness training for better results.
  3. Creating a structured workout program tailored to address specific fitness goals can help maintain focus and progress in personal fitness journeys.

The Long Game 157: Increasing Your VO2 Max, Couple Dynamics with Kids, Optimization, Rest

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 5 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Relationships Personal Growth Fitness
  1. VO2 Max is highly trainable and can be improved with strategic training like HIIT or rucking.
  2. In relationships with kids, it is essential for both partners to share responsibilities, communicate effectively, and prioritize the marriage over other demands.
  3. Optimization in life should be balanced, not extreme, as over-optimizing for a goal can lead you away from your actual objectives.

The Journey of KAGED: Kris Gethin's Impact on the Fitness Industry

The Healthtech Initiative • 3 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Entrepreneurship Supplements Training Well-being
  1. Kris Gethin made a lasting impact on the fitness industry by reshaping supplement industry norms and promoting a health-focused approach to fitness.
  2. KAGED's journey reflects dedication to empowering individuals with knowledge and resources for holistic well-being and transformative physical changes.
  3. Kris Gethin's innovation in training methodologies and commitment to transparency set the foundation for KAGED's success in the supplement industry.

The Long Game 149: The Side Effects of Tracking, Workism, Coolness, Being Misunderstood, Why Dreams Matter

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 7 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Wellness Fitness Mental health Nutrition
  1. Tracking health and fitness can lead to mental and psychological stress, so it's important to consider the impact of constant data monitoring.
  2. Workism, the belief that work can provide meaning and fulfillment like organized religion, can lead to obsession with career and achievement.
  3. Coolness comes from self-acceptance and expressing your true self, rather than conforming to trends or societal expectations.

FIGHTING

Marc Andreessen Substack • 5 HN points • 14 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Fitness Self defense Physical Fitness Role Models
  1. MMA has ancient roots and involves a combination of boxing and wrestling - it's a significant sport in history and offers real world utility.
  2. MMA teaches discipline, emotional control, respect, and responsibility; it's not just about combat skills, but also about protecting oneself and others.
  3. In a world where violent assaults are increasing and law enforcement is facing challenges, knowing self-defense through MMA can be a practical necessity for protecting loved ones.

The Long Game 154: Holistic Fitness, State of Men Report, Liabilities of Success, Willingness to be Low Status

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 4 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Success
  1. Holistic fitness includes mental health, nutrition, and sleep, not just exercise.
  2. The State of American Men Report highlights concerning statistics about men's well-being in 2023.
  3. Success often comes with sacrifices and hidden costs that are important to consider before pursuing a goal.

To keep it up to date

benatti's late thoughts • 1 HN point • 21 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Fitness
  1. The author is working on finishing their master's thesis, which is taking up a lot of their time.
  2. After completing the thesis, they plan to focus on developing their programming skills, music projects, and learning French.
  3. The author is unsure about the specific theme of their future writings but is committed to sharing their progress and hopes to help others through their writing.

038: Are We All Evolved to Eat High Protein?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Genetics Fitness Diet Metabolism
  1. Excessive protein intake can be harmful, especially for individuals with rare genetic disorders affecting the breakdown of proteins.
  2. Consuming 4-5 times the recommended daily allowance of protein in athletic populations does not show negative effects.
  3. Understanding rare metabolic conditions related to protein metabolism can provide valuable insights for general health and wellness.