The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

John Kiefer is an exercise scientist, nutrition expert, and author of the new book “Carb Back-Loading.”  John applies his knowledge from a career in physics to hack the human body for fat loss, muscle gain, and improved performance.  He is the author of the Carb Nite Solution, and is releasing a new book that is designed for rapid fat loss and muscle gain.  John is coming on Upgraded Self Radio to...

Chris Masterjohn is an expert on fat, cholesterol, and pretty much everything else we’re told to avoid.  He has written hundreds of articles for the web on his blog the Daily Lipid, as well as Mother Nature Obeyed.  He is currently pursuing a PhD in Nutritional Sciences with a concentration in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition at the University of Connecticut.  He has authored two peer reviewed...

RestWise is the first software program that enables athletes to track their recovery.  This system is being used by everyone from the world’s top olympians to the weekend warriors.  Using science based metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, mood, and sleep, RestWise gives athletes the ability to look at their recovery over time and make changes based on their results.  Jeff Hunt, the...

Adam Kosloff is a journalist and blogger who writes about low-carb diets (among other things).  We talk about how his knowledge has evolved over time, and the merits of low-carb dieting.  Adam shares tips on how to make low-carb diets work for you, such as exercise recommendations, tricks to kill carb cravings, and how to overcome the hardest part about eating low-carb. Sign up to have these inter...

Rick Green and John Kalns have created the first test that can objectively measure fatigue.  Using an at-home test for salivary peptides, you can now gauge exactly how much stress your body is under.  This test can be used by athletes, or businessmen and entrepreneurs who burn the candle at both ends.  This is the first test which allows you to know when you’re really pushing your self too far. Se...

Emily Deans is a board certified adult psychiatrist who uses evolutionary clues to solve modern mental illnesses.  She runs a popular blog called Evolutionary Psychiatry, and another blog on psychology today.  Emily is considered one of the top experts on the connection between nutrition and mental performance.  She is well respected in the “paleosphere”, and was kind enough to share her knowledge...

Dr. Tim Noakes is one of the world’s foremost exercise scientists and the author of numerous books including the Lore of Running.  From the University of Cape Town exercise research center, Dr. Noakes has worked with some of the greatest athletes of all time.  His research is redefining the way we think about fatigue in sports and regular life.  A lifelong runner (71 marathons and ultra-marathons)...