Think Fitness Life

Metabolism is a fancy word to sum up the enormous amount of work our performs subconsciously.  There are an overwhelmingly amount of systems involved and chemical reactions allowing organisms to sustain life. Learn more about this system and how to be aware of it. Work smarter not harder and make necessary adjustments to get your metabolism working for you not against you. --- This episode is spon...

Blue zones are the densely populated areas where people live the longest. These are people who are living to 90 and 100 regularly and they are doing it in style! They're still working, they're still laughing, they're still moving, they're still getting intimate with their loved ones. In the US people make it to 90 and 100 are barely able to walk. This is the difference of running through the finis...

Season 2 is starting off with the history of our food industry and we hope to shed some light on our current issues we face today. After all Salman Rushdie said "To understand a concept you have to swallow the world" (Pun intended!) Follow us on Itunes and Share this episode with anyone that may find useful. Please take the time to complete the survey below. Thanks! https://forms.gle/Fr1tw2zCMDH2u...

That's it! We're done. Just kidding, but season 1 has been completed.  We are excited to have completed 43 episodes in our first season and we hope at least 1 person each episode has gotten some useful information out of our broadcasts. We would be nothing without our listeners and we are here for you so please let us know if you have any questions or ideas or topics you'd like discussed. Thank yo...

Dr. Cari Oneal is a clinical Sexologist and Sexuality Health Coach. She has her PhD in Human Sexuality and brings her expertise to us in this exciting episode!  We cover everything from the history of sex to the health risks associated to the lack of sex/physical touch. Take a listen as we dive in and learn how to tap into your "sexual bank account," so you can strengthen your relationship and enh...

The Fitbit, the Polar H7, the Whoop, and many more! We have experience with all of these devices and we dive into the pluses and minuses to all of them.  We'll let you know which is our favorite for tracking information and optimizing your health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

0 - 10      - Intro to nutritional ketosis and the big picture 10 - 15   - Insulin sensitivity and resistance 15 - 20   - how we ended up where we are\ 20 - 24   - ketones in the body, glucose in blood 24 - 28   - ketogenic diets and how to stay in ketosis 28 - 32   - fasted states and benefits of ketosis 33 - 39   - exogenous ketones 39 - 43   - Mike's experience 43 - 47   - Cultural changes 48 -...

Merry Christmas from the ThinkFitnessLife team! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maggie Downie is a Pilates Instructor and the owner of Personal Euphoria. She is certified in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Mat Pilates through STOTT Pilates. Her perspective and knowledge of pain/chronic pain is incredibly detailed.  She just released a book called "Keep Moving: Take Steps to Relieve Pain & Improve your Life." If you're someone who deals with chronic pain or know someone w...

Training to improve functional strength requires training to enhance the coordinated working relationship between the nervous and muscular systems." 0 - 5 Intro and definitions 5 - 14 How we functionally train 14:30 - 19 What is not functional 19 - 29 Types of training and what would and wouldn't be "functional," Bodybuilding and crossfit 29 - 39 Types of training and what would and wouldn't be "f...

With 20+ years' of groundbreaking success in the fitness industry, Mike D'Angelo is a personal trainer in every sense of the term.  D'Angelo holds a degree in Exercise Science and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an advanced trainer. Mike D'Angelo's expertise in body sculpting know-how, his dedication and enthusiasm for the personal training industry has lead...

In this episode we use the holidays as an excuse to venture off topic and rant about different topics. We hope you find it entertaining and possibly learn a thing or two. Send us an email and let us know what you liked! ThinkFitnesslife@gmail.com Have a great holiday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Show Notes: 0-10  organic and cage free, pasture raised 10 - 15 stress and quality of eggs and coops 18 - 22 whole grains, corn syrup, trans, fat and serving size 23 - 28 low fat, be proactive 28 - 35 looking at our food industry and the history of it 40 - 46 obesity rates increase and health issue growth in the past 20-30 years 48 - 62 reverse juicing, coop farms and other solutions for smart sho...

https://blog.humanos.me/sauna-bathing-for-brain-and-heart-health-guest-jari-laukkanen-md-phd/ 0-5 min - finland study with mike 5 - cardiovascular mortality statistics 10 - benefits from sauna 17 - steam room negatives 25 - heat for performance 30 - sauna as warmup 34 - applications of cold 36 - benefits of shivering 38 - White vs brown fat 48 - how do we get cold and shiver and get used to it ---...

Todd Sylvester has a very inspiring story of struggle and pain and addiction. His path of overcoming led him to understand his own personal beliefs and principles.  He embraced his new mindset and grew and changed into the advocate he is today.  Todd now speaks around the country, writes books and coaches people on how to overcome addiction and truly recover. For more information you can checkout...

Zach Shlien is a personal trainer and founder of the corporate wellness solution, PostureBreak. PostureBreak helps office workers get up and get unstuck with exercises and muscle activation movements to promote physical activity, proper posture and increased energy levels from the effects of low-intensity exercise. Zach is a certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition Certified, Kettlebell Cer...

In this episode we discuss "Flow state" of the mind and its effect on performance. It's an incredibly powerful state of mind that with practice can be controlled and utilized to make you healthier and more productive in your life. We recommend checking into Stephen Kotler's work as well as Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's work. Articles referenced can be found in show notes on any other platform besides...

Reference from conversation in introduction; https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/probiotics-if-you-dont-just-just-poop-them-out-they-may-muck-up-your-guts/ Theories discussed that were developed by Gray Cook & Mike Boyle; Joint by Joint Theory Core Pendulum Theory The Performance Pyramid; http://www.kettlebellstronginva.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Cook-FMS-Performance-Pyramid.jpg  Other ref...

Coconut oil is good for you, coconut oil is bad for you. Alcohol is good for you, alcohol is bad for you. Which one is it?!?!  The poison is in the dose. I want to take the time to dive into these 2 major topics based off the articles below that were recently released.   https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/aug/22/coconut-oil-is-pure-poison-says-harvard-professor https://www.npr.org/2018/08/24/64...

Emmett is back on the show for a second installment! This time we get through ANOTHER 3 of the 10 Primal Living laws. Take a listen as we dive into these simple rules that will help you optimize the quality of your life. For more information visit www. EmmettMurphy.blogspot.com and stay tuned for the launch of the ThinkFitnessLife YouTube Channel featuring Matt Gluckman & Emmett Murphy! --- This e...

Article from intro: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180814173648.htm Diagrams we refer to: http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/energy-systems-pyramid.png https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55072bf0e4b055a8f66250e9/t/58c1f5dfb8a79bc99b007ac1/1489106406193/?format=750w We also recommend checking out Amelia Boone, Peter Attia and Zach Bitters --- This epis...

Mike Demille is a Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer. Mike got his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College in Massachusetts. He is Postural Restoration Certified (PRI) and currently works at Pure Performance Training in Needham, MA. Take a listen as Eric and Mike Demille discuss performance and how to be a better coach. Study from intro https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/...

Meditation is a practice that most of western culture does not partake in. It has been around since the 1st century. People get turned off by the idea that they are worshipping "Buddha," when in actuality Buddha should be used as a representation for "something more powerful than self." Checkout these videos for further information. I recommend the book "Zen mind, beginner's mind. By Shunryu Suzuk...

The body has a natural ability to adjust its internal environment based upon external stimuli. Take a listen as we describe this process in depth. Learn how this process can be hindering you and how you can get it to work in your favor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

10 years of experience in the Fitness field. She is currently a Tier X Coach at Equinox and Functional Medicine Coach. She is a former member of the US ski team, a marathoner and avid weight lifter. This woman can do it all! We all had the pleasure of getting to work with Kara. She has so much experience and great insight. Take a listen as Eric interviews Kara about her personal nutritional journe...