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Andrew and Bryce discuss the importance of hydration and the importance of electrolytes. We go into what is considered “good” hydration and the best practices to reach a balanced state through hydration. Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: Sports & Energy Drinks: Answers for Fitness Professionals 8 Foods and drinks to help drink replenish electrolytes Guide to restoring elect...

Special guests Beth and Chris Anesi join us to discuss how a macrobiotic diet can benefit long-term health and wellness goals. We go into the art of Qigong as part of Chinese medicine and lifestyle as well as a possible natural cure to nut allergies! Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: What is a Macrobiotic diet - BBCgoodfood Macrobiotic diet and Cancer - CancerResearch UK Macrob...

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss stress and a couple of ways on how to manage or cope with stressors in your life. We also go into the different type of stress that may occur in your lives along with a startup that has a mission to decrease oxidative stress. Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: Oxidative Stress: Harms and Benefits for Human Health Strategies for Reducing or Prevent...

Special Guest Dane Olsen joins us to discuss his view on the World Cup and his passion for soccer, or football as known by most. We go into match fixing as well as best practices to start playing the BEAUTIFUL GAME! Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: Soccerwire – Youth Soccer Directory & Player Database Topdrawersoccer – Club Soccer Search & Player Database We Would prov...

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss supplementing with Creatine. We go into what you should be looking for before taking creatine, specifically creatine monohydrate, and how you can optimize your gains while supplementing! Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise/sports performance: an update Creatine supplementation and brain health...

Special Guest Rishi Patel joins us to discuss the importance of routine and how he optimizes his schedule from work to the gym. We go into how living a life in moderation is a lifestyle for the STRONG-MINDED! Start 2023 off right by making a plan for yourself and finding a routine you can enjoy doing! Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: 6 Ways To Optimize Your Daily Routine Optim...

Today, Andrew and Bryce discuss New Year’s Resolutions during the holiday season. We go into how you can optimize your year with goal-setting as we approach the New Year of 2023. Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: SMART Goals Guide Brain-boosting Hobbies Productive Hobbies David Goggins

Special Guests Reza Vaziri & Vanya Kozin join us to discuss what it takes to be one with iron! In other words, bodybuilding. We go all NATTY real quick, so make sure to fasten your lifting belts because you are in for an intense PUMP. Here are helpful links we covered in today’s episode: General Beginning Bodybuilding: Comprehensive Guide Tips for Beginner Bodybuilders Bodybuilding & Gym i...

Today, Andrew & Bryce discuss their experience with caffeine and alternatives that can help energize you without the crash. Caffeinate and enjoy! Here are helpful links we covered in today's episode: Caffeine - Harvard Caffeine and the central nervous system Neurophysiology of Caffeine Yerba Mate: Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Yerba Mate Lab Shop Playadito Yerba Mate Brand Cruz de Malta - Yerb...

Special guest Christian Mansoor talks about his experience starting in the gym and how staying active is essential in building a healthy lifestyle. We make sure you all know the best practices for both getting into the gym or simply staying fit without it.  Here are helpful links we covered in today's episode: Fitness Program - how to get started Weight stigma experiences and self-exclusion f...

Andrew & Bryce explore their own screen time stats and how technology has taken our society away from reality. We are all victims of aimless scrolling on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook wasting more and more time. It may not be an easy task at first but, make sure to listen for the life hacks you can implement to limit your screen time! Here are helpful links we covered in today's epi...

Special guest and dear friend, Abdullah Saeed , discusses the function and importance of sleep. As medical school approaches for Abdullah, he will give us some insights on different case studies he's learned that we can use for a better sleep cycle! Here are helpful links we covered in today's episode: Toolkit for sleep - Huberman Labs Sleep Tips - Mayo Clinic Sleep explained - Air Force Medical S...

Today, Andrew and Bryce explore the topic of unhealthy eating habits and the many lifestyle changes that you can implement in your lives to form a healthy environment for yourselves. Here are helpful links we covered in today's episode: Andrew Huberman - Controlling sugar cravings & metabolism with science-based tools Healthy Food Alternatives Food Label Tips Macro Tracking App The sweet dange...