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Apr 2 9 tweets 2 min read
Men will lose 3-8% of muscle every decade.

This means a slower metabolism and a weaker body.

Here's your step-by-step game plan on how to stop it: Image 1. Focus on getting stronger in these movements

Squat, bench press, hinge, lunge, back row, pull-up, overhead press, and carry.

Choose one exercise per each movement and focus on using progressive overload and the next thing...
Mar 29 10 tweets 4 min read
Not all exercise makes you healthier.

In fact, some sports may shorten your life by up to 10 years.

Here are the top 3 sports that increase your lifespan and 3 sports that could take years off it: #3: Fencing (+6.6 years)

Basically chess with swords.

· Demands lightning-fast reflexes
· Boosts brain-body connection
· Low injury rate compared to other combat sports Image
Mar 25 11 tweets 3 min read
Everyone thinks they need to spend hours in the gym.

But the reality is that you can keep yourself healthy by doing some short exercise snacks a few times a day.

Here's a guide on exercise snacks and 16 time efficient workouts you can do anywhere: Exercise snacks are short bursts of physical activity, typically lasting from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, designed to be incorporated into your daily routine.

They were designed for the time-strapped individual who can't dedicate hours to the gym. Image
Mar 22 8 tweets 2 min read
The Japanese have found a ground breaking walking technique that has 2x more health benefits than getting 10k steps.

It's called Interval Walking Training.

Here's how to do it: Image Instead of just strolling at the same pace, IWT alternates between three minutes of slow walking and three minutes of fast walking.

You do it for a total of 30 minutes. That's it.

The results? Mind blowing. Image
Mar 18 12 tweets 3 min read
I'm 45.

Here are health cheat codes I wish I knew in my 20's: 1. Time travel sleep tea

Mix chamomile tea with 5g glycine & a teaspoon of sea salt.

Chamomile helps you relax, glycine improves sleep quality & the sea salt prevents waking up to go pee.

Drink this 2 hours pre-bed for one of the best nights of sleep you've ever had.
Mar 16 4 tweets 1 min read
I've been drinking a special sleep tea 2 hours before bed and it's changed my life:

It contains chamomile, glycine, and sea salt.

The chamomile relaxes me while the glycine improves sleep quality.

The sea salt helps me absorb water so I don't wake up to go pee at night. Benefits I'm seeing:

· Better quality sleep
· Falling asleep faster
· Not waking up having to go pee
· Sleeping straight through the night

I also combine this with magnesium glycinate to amplify the sleep effect.
Mar 11 7 tweets 3 min read
3 exercises that should be mandatory for people who sit at desks: Image 3 things that start happening to your upper body when we sit for 6 hours of more at a desk:

1) Your shoulders start to round forward
2) Your back starts to hunch forward.
3) Your low back starts to get tight.

If that's you then these 3 stretches will change your life 👇
Mar 8 25 tweets 5 min read
I'm turning 46 this year.

If you're in your 40's read this: 1. This is your make or break year for health. Yes, you can change at any year but it will get harder each year that passes.

2. You can have 1000 problems in life until you have a health problem. Then you only have one.
Mar 4 11 tweets 3 min read
One of the best supplements on the planet most people aren’t taking:

Magnesium.

The bad news? 75% of people are deficient in this key mineral.

Here’s everything you need to know about magnesium and how it can change your life: 🧵 Image What is Magnesium?

It's an essential mineral crucial for 300+ bodily functions including:

- Bone health
- Metabolic processes
- Stress management
- Energy production
- Blood pressure regulation
- Blood sugar regulation
- Absorbing vitamin D
- Muscle and nerve function

And much much more.

But up to 75% of people have been shown to be deficient in this key mineral.

Here's why:Image
Mar 1 12 tweets 3 min read
7 golden rules for getting rid of belly fat forever:

1. Stop drinking alcohol

Alcohol affects hormones that control appetite, hunger & stress.

It's also high in empty calories, making it more likely to increase your abdominal fat.

Want a slim belly? Stop drinking. Image 2. Match your carbohydrate intake to your activity levels

Carbs are fuel for performance.

If you're largely sedentary then eat less of them.

If you're an active person then eat more of them.

Carbs are a tool for energy. Match them to fit your lifestyle.
Feb 25 9 tweets 3 min read
5 stretches to do every day if you sit at a desk (bookmark this): #1 - Couch stretch

The couch stretch is the king of all desk stretches.

It unfucks your tight hips and improves your posture while helping you relieve lower back pain.

It's simple, effective, and hurts so good.
Feb 23 10 tweets 3 min read
I just did a body fat scan and my visceral fat was almost non-existent.

Visceral fat is a silent killer and the most dangerous types of fat on the body.

Here's what I did to get my visceral fat to near zero: Image
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How much is too much visceral fat? There are a few ways to measure it:

1. For body fat percentage: Visceral fat should be about 10% of your total body fat3.

2. Using waist circumference as an indicator:

For women: Less than 35 inches (88.9 cm).
For men: Less than 40 inches (101.6 cm).

3. Using waist-to-hip ratio:

For women: Less than 0.855.
For men: Less than 0.905.

Using DEXA scan:

Visceral fat levels should be under 13 on a scale of 1 to 591.

Here's what I did to get my visceral fat down to almost zero:Image
Feb 22 10 tweets 4 min read
I'm 45.

As I age, I become more at risk for the 4 horsemen of disease:

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes & Alzheimers.

Here are 6 health tests I'm taking now that might save my life: Image #1 - Coronary Calcium Scan

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, resulting in the death of 1 in 5 people.

A coronary calcium scan helps assess the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) & future cardiovascular events. Image
Feb 18 14 tweets 3 min read
I’ve been a health coach for 20+ years now, and here are 10 secret traits I’ve noticed amongst people who have successfully lost the weight and kept it off. It gets better as you slide. 1. Working out is a basic form of hygiene.

I've seen this in every successful body transformation where people look at exercise as a basic form of hygiene. Like brushing their teeth they feel dirty if this miss a session.
Feb 11 15 tweets 5 min read
Creatine is one of the safest most effective supplements on the planet.

But most people aren't taking it because they think it's a steroid or are afraid of potential side effects.

Here's a guide on Creatine and how to take it (bookmark this): Image 1/ What is Creatine?

Creatine is a natural substance found in your muscles and brain.

It’s made of amino acids and acts as a quick energy booster for your workouts while also having a positive impact on your brain. Image
Feb 8 14 tweets 3 min read
27 microhabits that will change your life:

1. Follow the One Minute Rule: If something takes one minute (responding to a text, hanging a jacket etc..) or less to complete do it immediately. 2. Drink water before coffee in the morning to hydrate & increase energy.

3. Park backwards into a spot so you can leave quicker and more safely.

4. Do walking meetings to stimulate the brain and get steps in.
Feb 4 10 tweets 4 min read
A healthy V02 max is the key to living a long life.

One of the best ways to increase V02 max is a method called The Norwegian Protocol.

Here's what it is and how to use it: VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can absorb & use during exercise.

It's a measure of your aerobic fitness levels.

It's also one of the most important biomarkers for longevity.

Having a high VO₂ max is correlated with living a longer life. Image
Jan 28 11 tweets 4 min read
There's a hidden danger that's killing you from within:

It's called Visceral Fat.

I’ve been a health coach for 20+ years.

Here are 5 powerful tools to eliminate visceral fat from your body once and for all (bookmark this): Image Visceral fat is a dangerous type of body fat that wraps around internal organs in the abdominal cavity.

Unlike subcutaneous fat, it's not visible from the outside.

Excess visceral fat increases risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. Image
Jan 21 10 tweets 4 min read
Your back hurts because you have a weak core, tight hips, weak glutes and a hidden reason no one even thinks about.

Here are 5 exercises you can do in 5 minutes to undo hours of sitting at the desk: 1. The Couch Stretch

Sitting too much causes tight hips.

The couch stretch targets tight hip flexors and quads, which can contribute to lower back pain.

By releasing these muscles, you improve hip mobility, reduce pelvic tilt, and release stress on the lower back.
Jan 18 12 tweets 3 min read
How to reinvent your life (in 6 months or less): 1. Care about your appearance. Get a haircut. If you’re bald shave it off. If you're fat get your body in shape. If you're skinny add muscle to your frame. Dress like you care. Your body is your business card but most importantly you'll feel better by giving a fuck.
Jan 16 13 tweets 4 min read
7 fitness tests every 40 year old man should be able to pass: 1. Run a mile in under 10 minutes

A great test for your cardiovascular system.

According to U.S. Air Force fitness standards, men aged 40-49 should be able to run 1.5 miles in 13:36 for a "fair" rating.

This translates to roughly a 9-minute mile pace.