Abel James Show

Could going without food for 2-3 days actually improve your performance? Dr. Kelly Starrett is the author of the New York Times bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard and creator of MobilityWOD. He travels the world teaching elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces; athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB; and world-ranked strength and power athletes. He consults with Olympic te...

Returning to Fat-Burning Man this week is my running mentor and creator of the ChiRunning phenomenon, Danny Dreyer. As he explains it, you’ll learn “how to run without your legs” and harness the principles of Tai Chi to increase your running efficiency, endurance and speed. Even if you “hate running,” there’s a special section of this show for YOU, so make sure to listen in.

Have you heard all the rage about bone broth? From Gwyneth Paltrow to Kobe Bryant, big time celebs are hopping on the broth train. Not to mention, our guest this week helped Dwight Howard conquer sugar addiction. You’re about to learn how. Dr. Cate Shanahan is a board-certified family physician and bona fide smartypants. She trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell before attending Robert W...

Today we’re here with returning guest, fellow podcaster and New York Times Bestselling Author, Tim Ferriss, to deconstruct the most transformative habits you can learn from the top-performers in the world. We’ll share wisdom from Arnold “The Governator” Schwarzenegger, our mutual mentor Derek Sivers, Richard Branson, and other modern-day renaissance men and women who might just blow your mind. Com...

Rich Roll is a fellow podcaster, author, and endurance athlete who is 100% powered by a plant-based diet. How do you fuel elite performance in endurance athletics exclusively on plants? On this special throwback episode with Rich, you’ll learn: How to stick to your nutrition plan when you're eating out What alcoholism can teach us about food addiction  Why we're obsessed with bacon How to kick unh...

This week we have a fan-favorite throwback episode with retired Navy SEAL commander and  New York Times  bestselling author, Mark Divine. Mark takes his deep training and expertise as a Navy SEAL and applies it to business, mental toughness, and living a better life. Mark served nine years on active duty in the Navy SEALs, and eleven years as a Reserve SEAL. He now runs SEALFIT, an incredible prog...

This week’s guest is a fellow podcaster, myth-buster, and wellness warrior, Chris Kresser. Chris is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Paleo Cure and host of the Revolution Health Radio podcast. For a man so freakishly knowledgeable about health, Chris’s non-dogmatic, balanced approach to wellness is refreshing. Case in point: last time I saw him in person here in Austin, we were chow...

Most of us are “getting old” too soon and settling for far less energy and vitality than we deserve. Through instinct, animals stay lean and vital in the wild despite eating as they please whenever food is available. With a bit of practice, you can do the same. In this interview, you’ll learn how to tweak your lifestyle and habits to make your Wild genes thrive. Gray Graham has been an internation...

Why do we crave junk food? We’ve all fallen into the trap. You get hungry, and before you even think about it you’re elbow deep in a bag of Doritos. To make it worse, it almost feels like our brain rewards us for eating junk. You’re about to learn why - and what you can do to make cravings a thing of the past. Today we’re here with neurobiologist and author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan Guyenet, Ph...

Did you know that 9 out of 10 cells in your body are not technically human, but bacteria? If you’re overweight, fatigued, or sick, it’s time to take a look at your microbiome. On this week’s show, you’ll learn how to upgrade your gut health with living foods. Hannah Crum, the Kombucha Momma, is on a mission to "change the world one gut at a time."

When you see a model or celebrity on a magazine cover, you’re looking at a lie. It goes deeper than the digital defatting, teeth whitening, and de-blemishing that happens in Photoshop. Fitness models also have a few tricks up their sleeves… The trade secrets of photo shoots, you might say. Today we are here with Mark Dhamma, a former fitness model who now coaches celebrities, executives, and athle...

Unless you want a heart attack in your thirties, you have to dial in your nutrition. Most dudes have no clue where to start. Our guest today is Serena Wolf, author of The Dude Diet: Clean(ish) Food for People Who Like to Eat Dirty . When Serena first witnessed the way her boyfriend really ate at home, she was absolutely terrified. Now she’s a trained chef who specializes in making "guy food" with...

I recently chatted with a performance coach to billionaires, professional athletes, and A-list celebrities. I asked him, “If there’s one question that always works when you’re coaching clients, what is it?” He said the answer was easy. He simply asks, “How’s your relationship?” Whether you’re a celebrity or an average Joe, the answer isn’t always pretty. Too often, when one person in a relationshi...

If you could change your relationship with food in just 30 days, would you do it? Our guest today is Melissa Hartwig, #1 best-selling author and certified sports nutritionist, whose books It Starts with Food and The Whole30 have transformed millions of lives across the globe.

Have you ever had a leaky roof? In college, I lived in an apartment that should have been condemned. During a storm one day, the roof sprung an enormous leak. Then the wall next to my bedroom just opened up, and I watched black mold spill out everywhere. At the time, I had been virtually bedridden for over a month with symptoms my doctor couldn’t explain. Brain fog, low body temperature, and sever...

Remember when you could play all day and not even think about it as a workout? You’d meet friends at the park and run, jump, swing, climb, laugh, and give your body exactly what it needs to thrive. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have recess again? Roy Maynor and Kenny Stanford are two fathers and best friends who found a way to bring the play back into fitness. At their gym right here in Texas,...

Have you ever thought about “why” you exercise? If you’re daydreaming of Snickers bars half way through your workout… you need to listen to this show. We’re here with my friend Mike Bledsoe of Barbell Shrugged.

Want to eat like a king on a peasant’s income? Meet my friend Richard. Richard Nikoley is author of Free The Animal, and we’re exploring how to cook in an RV, what it’s like to live off the grid, and why you shouldn’t fear potatoes.  

Why do elite athletes constantly improve while others spend years on a plateau? That question has befuddled me for years. But we’re about to crack the code. On today’s show, you’ll learn how to skyrocket your performance, break through that plateau, and shatter your personal bests with Crossfit Coach, TV Star, and elite athlete, Emily Schromm.

Even if you don’t think much of mushrooms, they play an enormous role in our lives. In fact, you’re breathing in mushroom spores right now. There are over 400 known medicinal mushrooms that heal everything from gut health to cancer. And did you know that the oldest living thing on earth is a 2,000 year old, 6,000 ton fungus just chillin’ in Oregon? Today we’re here with Tero Isokauppila of Four Si...

What if your doctor told you to eat more fat? That day might come sooner than you think. In the scientific community, “High-fat” ketogenic diets are suddenly in vogue. The ketogenic diet is being studied for its potential to treat Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and even Alzheimer's. Today we’re here with a pioneering female scientist, Dr. Mithu Storoni, who eats a diet of 70+% fat! You’re about to...

Today we’re here with bestselling author, Noah St. John, to help reprogram your brain ’s natural instincts to make success a habit. Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, says: “Noah St. John’s work is one of the most significant breakthroughs in the study of success in decades.” No matter what you struggle with, this show will help you break through that plateau and lev...

Did you know that koalas sleep 22 hours every night? On the other hand, giraffes sleep just under 2 hours, usually in brief 5-10 minute snooze sessions. So, how do you know how much sleep you really need? I’m here today with sleep specialist Dr. Roger Washington, MD to help figure it out.

This show with Ryan Hurst is like a clinic on how to move. If you want to be stronger, faster, and more energetic, this episode is for you. Ryan is a black belt in Kendo, Judo, Shorinji, and Kempo who now dedicates his life to teaching people how to move their bodies better through his program at GMB Fitness.  

We’re here today with Chris Wark, the inspiration behind the popular blog and podcast, Chris Beats Cancer . Chris is a speaker and personal health coach with clients all over the world, including celebrities and even medical doctors. We’re going to explore the relationship between diet and cancer. Specifically, how a poor diet can lead to cancer and speed its growth, and how a clean, nutrient-dens...