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Simple rules

A Bit Gamey • 13 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Simplify decisions by focusing on critical factors
  2. Types of simple rules include boundary, prioritisation, sequencing, and feedback rules
  3. Daily simple rules can help save time, improve health, and bring a sense of fulfillment

Don’t forget to eat

My Home Office Hacks • 5 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. It's important to remember to eat when working from home. Eating healthy can help prevent weight gain and keep you energized.
  2. A quick and healthy lunch option includes mixing tuna, cucumber, avocado, and balsamic vinegar. This meal is not only tasty but also packed with protein.
  3. There are free website builders available, but remember you'll still need to buy a domain name. You can build a simple landing page for under $20 a year.

Oops...April, May, June

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. The past months might feel lost, but life goes on with moments of joy and challenge.
  2. Professional achievements, like getting a new title as Chief Product and Technology Officer, can happen during challenging times.
  3. Remember self-care tips for tough times: listen to your body, drink water, get rest, seek hugs, and find laughter.

How I Convinced Myself to Workout Consistently

Akash Chinnaiah • 9 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  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.
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3 Habits in 300 Days

Kiernan • 1 HN point • 31 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. New Year's resolutions often fail because they are too big and lack a clear plan on how to achieve them.
  2. Instead of grand resolutions, focus on forming daily habits to change your life, one day at a time.
  3. Choose habits that are flexible, align with your goals, and track your progress to make a positive difference in your life.

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
  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.

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 Fitness
  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.

To keep it up to date

benatti's late thoughts • 1 HN point • 21 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness 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.

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 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.

FIGHTING

Marc Andreessen Substack • 5 HN points • 14 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Fitness
  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 Journey of KAGED: Kris Gethin's Impact on the Fitness Industry

The Healthtech Initiative • 3 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  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.

038: Are We All Evolved to Eat High Protein?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  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.

5 Helpful Apps

Spilled Coffee • 4 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Fitness
  1. Discover useful apps that can save you time and hassle.
  2. Use apps like Shazam, Likewise, Audible, and Peloton for entertainment and fitness.
  3. Consider using Apple Podcasts for a simple and user-friendly podcast listening experience.

018: How I Lost 30 Pounds in Four Months, and How I Knew It Was Time.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 09 Aug 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Ketogenesis can be achieved through different methods like adding MCT oil or coconut without strictly restricting carbs, offering flexibility in dietary choices.
  2. Listening to your body's signals about stress and timing is crucial before embarking on weight loss journeys.
  3. Prioritizing destressing and emotional well-being can be key to enabling successful weight loss efforts.

How I finally started running

The Not-so-Daily Drew • 3 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Starting a new exercise routine can be daunting, but finding the right approach can make it enjoyable and sustainable.
  2. iPhone has a hidden undo feature - tap the screen with three fingers to reveal it.
  3. Social media usage varies between countries, highlighting cultural differences and impacts on society.

From Couch to 10K

The Next Chapter • 2 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Discovering harmonious passion in running after struggling with self-doubt in other activities.
  2. Starting small and gradually building up in running led to enjoying the journey more than the end goal.
  3. Facing challenges and doubts in training for a 10K race, but finding joy, connection, and fulfillment in the running journey.

John Meadows Gets Jacked with Liver, Whole Eggs, and Red Palm Oil, and Wins “Mr. Ohio”

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 09 Oct 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. John Meadows achieved fitness success by consuming nutrient-dense foods like liver, whole eggs, and red palm oil
  2. Meadows' dedication to his diet and supplements helped him win bodybuilding competitions
  3. Regular intake of fat-soluble vitamins like those found in beef liver and red palm oil can be beneficial for overall health and fitness

Daily Columns

domsteil • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. The daily columns cover a variety of topics like workout, nutrition, meditation, and more
  2. There's a focus on activities such as coding, numerology, fasting, and learning
  3. Engagement with subjects like crypto and steam are also part of the content

I didn't run

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. The author tried to be a runner but had a distinctive style due to a childhood injury.
  2. The author got a professional running shoe fitting to find the perfect shoe.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

The Future of Weight Loss Management Companies

Discharge Summary • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. 2023 saw the rise of GLP-1s in weight loss management, sparking a rush for companies to supply these drugs.
  2. Companies in the weight loss industry are facing challenges with sustainability, high costs, and supply chain issues.
  3. Different business models are emerging, with some focusing on drug prescriptions, while others opt for non-drug approaches like digital health services.

The Journey of Bodybuilding.com to Black Box VR: Revolutionizing Fitness with Ryan Deluca

The Healthtech Initiative • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Fitness
  1. Ryan Deluca's journey from starting a business selling creatine to embracing digital marketing techniques and building Bodybuilding.com showcases the power of innovative thinking and entrepreneurship.
  2. Bodybuilding.com's success was attributed to a focus on transparent content marketing, community engagement through forums, and personalization with exercise guides and supplement reviews.
  3. Transitioning from Bodybuilding.com to Black Box VR, Ryan Deluca emphasizes the importance of innovation, creating unique products, and integrating new technologies like virtual reality to revolutionize the fitness industry.

Cold. Hungry. Wet.

aquaflamingo • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. The challenges of 'Cold. Hungry. Wet' may explain ancestral adaptions and modern wellness practices.
  2. Natural selection prefers 'sufficiently better' outcomes over optimal ones.
  3. Reflection on cultural trends and the cyclical nature of rediscovering old practices.

Follow the Data

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Hopeful updates: Vaccine progress from Oxford University, potential emergency use of Remdesivir, and 'canine surveillance' for virus detection.
  2. Interesting medical developments: Rashes as COVID-19 symptoms, varying illness severity in different weeks, and the virus's impact on organ systems like the vascular system.
  3. Advice for coping: Maintain hope, journal thoughts, stay connected, try new activities, and keep dreaming big for the future.

WOData: CrossFit Open 24.3

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 26 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Fitness
  1. Austin shares his strategy and analysis for CrossFit Open Workout 24.3, revealing his overly ambitious plan and the consequences of it on his performance.
  2. The workout consisted of thrusters, chest-to-bar pull-ups, bar muscle-ups, and strict time caps per round, showing Austin's struggle with pacing and transitions.
  3. Austin reflects on his execution, acknowledging his mistakes, overestimations, and areas for improvement in future attempts at the workout.

WOData: CrossFit Open 24.1

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Fitness
  1. This post gives insight into optimizing performance for the 2024 CrossFit Open workout 24.1, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and understanding workout tests.
  2. The author shared their workout strategy, performance analysis, and a tool to help others analyze their own performance in the CrossFit workout.
  3. Determining whether to retest a workout depends on factors like consistency in performance across rounds and feeling of leftover energy, offering specific ways to improve scores.

3 reasons why startup founders should do resistance training

AIFeed (A GPT-3 augmented content generator) • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Resistance training increases physical strength and endurance, vital for startup founders facing demanding work.
  2. Engaging in resistance training can improve mental health by reducing stress and enhancing cognitive function.
  3. Resistance training helps build resilience and discipline, crucial qualities for startup founders navigating the challenges of starting a business.

Followup On Pausing Alcohol

Marc Andreessen Substack • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Marc Andreessen stopped drinking alcohol due to health concerns and feeling less productive the next day after drinking.
  2. Stopping alcohol consumption was not difficult for Marc; he found it easier to either have a habit or not, rather than trying to moderate.
  3. While alcohol has played a significant role in human history, what works for individuals may vary, and it's important for each person to make choices based on their own well-being.

The Weight Loss Playbook

Intentional Wisdom • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Focus on more protein and less carbs to stabilize blood sugar
  2. Consider using a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar levels for metabolic health
  3. Explore nutritious additions to your content diet like podcasts and YouTube channels for health information

Murph

Madhur’s Writings • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness
  1. Murph workout is a challenging CrossFit hero workout that includes running, pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats
  2. It's possible to scale down the Murph workout to make it more manageable
  3. Practicing different versions of Murph before the actual challenge can make it seem easier