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Curating actionable steps to level up your physique. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics | MSc Sports & Exercise Sciences.
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Aug 25 12 tweets 4 min read
The truth they hide from you”

Health isn’t as complicated as they make it.

Here’s what actually works—simple, science-backed habits to boost energy, strength, and longevity:

Read thread 🧵 1. The pump trick no one talks about

Want insane gym pumps?
→ 2–3g sodium
→ 20–30oz water
→ Drink 30–60 min pre-workout

Boosts blood flow and performance.
Aug 23 9 tweets 3 min read
You won’t believe what 10 minutes a day can do to your body in just 4 weeks.

- No gym.
- No gear.
- No excuses.

Just this simple routine—backed by results most people overlook.

Are you in? 🧵 Image 1. Planks: Looks simple, burns like fire.

Just 60 seconds a day can: strengthen your core, improve posture, protect your spine, reduce belly fat, boost balance, and outwork crunches.

Try it daily for 4 weeks—you’ll feel the difference before you see it. Image
Aug 22 7 tweets 3 min read
Got morning wood—or is it gone for good?

Testosterone fuels your fire, yet it’s plunged 30-50% in 50 years.

Want it back? Here are 3 foods that actually boost it—starting with Ginger.

Thread below 🧵 Image 1. The ultimate natural weapon against inflammation.

It revs up blood flow, delivering:
• Laser-sharp focus
• More energy
• Boosted brain power

So, how do you take it for max effect?
Aug 20 10 tweets 4 min read
You passed your last checkup? So did he.

But 37 days later… he was fighting for his life.

Here’s the story of United Airlines’ CEO Oscar Munoz—and the 6 life-saving tests your doctor probably isn’t running 🧵 1. At 56, Oscar Munoz was a machine.
→ Triathlete
→ Marathon runner
→ Strict vegan

His doctor said he was “perfectly healthy.”

37 days later, his knees buckled.
Aug 18 9 tweets 3 min read
The longest-living people don’t do bootcamps, fad diets, or chase “90-day body transformations.”

They follow simple but powerful fitness habits that keep them thriving past 100.

Here are 7 non-negotiable habits you should steal 🧵 1. Movement snacks > long workouts

Research shows 5–10 mins of movement every hour boosts longevity more than a single 60-min workout.

Centenarians don’t “train.” They move all day.

Do squats, pushups, lunges—3–4x/day.
Aug 16 12 tweets 3 min read
Everyone wants to build muscle…

But no one builds their brain.

You’ll notice it only when it starts to fail:
Brain fog. Anxiety. Mood swings.

Here’s how to heal and protect the organ that controls everything in your life 🧵 Image 1. Brain health isn’t just about IQ or memory.

It’s your ability to:
• Think clearly
• Stay calm
• Learn fast
• Focus deeply

When your brain thrives, your life does too.
Ignore it—and everything else falls apart.
Aug 15 9 tweets 3 min read
Modern desk life is killing men’s bodies.

You don’t need a 6-day gym grind to fix it — just 1 focused hour a day.

Here’s how to reverse the “office body” 🧵 1. Most men spend 85% of life working.

Desk life slowly dismantles you:
→ Weak legs
→ Soft arms
→ Sluggish heart

No sun.
Toxic air.
Stiff back.
One day… your body just stops performing.
Aug 15 10 tweets 3 min read
Turmeric is the most clinically studied spice on earth.

It fights inflammation, protects joints, and upgrades your immune system.

But most people take it wrong.

Here’s what the research really says—and how to use it properly 🧵 1. Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory.

It targets chronic inflammation—the root of pain, fatigue, and aging.

Unlike drugs, it works without damaging your gut or liver.

It heals from the inside out.
Aug 14 10 tweets 4 min read
Meet Richard Morgan.
93 years old.

But with the heart, lungs, and muscles of a man in his 40s.

He’s a 4x world indoor rowing champion who only started training at 73.
Here are 8 lessons from the fittest 93-year-old alive 🧵 1. It’s never too late to start.

At 73, Morgan was sedentary. Then he tried rowing at his grandson’s practice — and was hooked.

Now? World champion. 10x around the globe on the rowing machine.
Your age isn’t the barrier. Inactivity is.
Aug 14 9 tweets 3 min read
Apple Cider Vinegar can lower blood sugar, reduce cravings, and boost fat loss — even if your diet stays the same.

But most people are using it the wrong way…

Here’s how to use it correctly — and why it works (scientifically): 🧵 Image 1. ACV helps reverse insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance is a silent driver of weight gain, fatigue, and chronic illness.

ACV fights it by:
• Activating AMPK
• Slowing carb absorption
• Improving insulin sensitivity
Aug 13 9 tweets 3 min read
Mouth breathing is silently wrecking your health.

It’s not just bad for sleep—it can ruin your energy, hormones, immunity, and even your face shape.

Here’s why it happens & how to fix it:

A thread🧵 1. What is mouth breathing?

Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose sounds harmless—right?

Wrong.

It’s tied to health issues most people don’t even realize are connected.
Aug 12 9 tweets 3 min read
The most powerful medicine for your brain, body, and performance isn’t sold in stores.

It’s called walking.

And most men are dangerously deficient.

Here’s why 10,000 steps a day can transform your life 🧵 Image 1️⃣ Burns fat without hunger

→ Boosts fat oxidation by up to 300%
→ Elevates metabolism for 14+ hours
→ Keeps appetite in check naturally
Aug 11 13 tweets 4 min read
Your joints don’t hurt because you’re old.

They hurt because of daily habits that damage them—often without you realizing.

Here are 10 silent joint-destroying habits (and exactly how to fix them) before it’s too late: 🧵 1. You’re wearing the wrong shoes

Most shoes wreck joint alignment.

• Narrow toes
• Thick heels
• Zero flexibility

They distort your gait and stress your knees.

Fix: Wear flat, flexible, wide-toe shoes like Xero, Vivobarefoot, or Lems.
Aug 10 7 tweets 2 min read
Green Tea + Vitamin B3: The Brain’s Cleaning Crew

UC Irvine researchers found a natural combo that may help aging brains restore energy, clear toxic buildup, and protect against Alzheimer’s damage.

Here’s the science 🧵 1. The blend:

→ Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)
→ EGCG (green tea antioxidant)

Together, they restored guanosine triphosphate (GTP) — a crucial brain energy molecule.
Aug 7 10 tweets 4 min read
Japanese men don’t live longer because of magic.

They don’t count macros.
They don’t live in gyms.
But they outlive most of the world—with fewer chronic diseases.

Here’s how they do it—and how you can too: 🧵 1. Japanese men live to 81 on average.

American men? 74.

Same human biology.
Very different environment.

What’s the difference?

→ Food
→ Movement
→ Stress
→ Sleep
→ Culture

Let’s break it down.
Aug 7 7 tweets 3 min read
Want better blood flow, brain performance, and energy?

Nitric Oxide (NO) might be your secret weapon.

Here’s why it matters—and how to boost it naturally (no supplements required):

A Thread 🧵 1. Why Nitric Oxide matters

NO helps:

→ Dilate blood vessels
→ Boost blood flow
→ Enhance nerve signaling
→ Release key hormones

It plays a critical role in brain, muscle, and cardiovascular function.

But most people are unknowingly suppressing it daily.
Aug 6 8 tweets 3 min read
Your morning habits might be destroying your fat loss.

Most men think they’re doing fine—until their metabolism, mood, and focus crash by 10am.

Here are 6 science-backed mistakes sabotaging your routine—and what to do instead: 🧵 1. Snooze button = brain fog

Each time you hit snooze, you restart a sleep cycle.
This leads to sleep inertia—grogginess, poor focus, and sluggish starts.

→ One alarm
→ Phone across the room
→ Get up on the first ring
Aug 6 9 tweets 3 min read
Visceral fat is a silent killer.

You can look “fit” on the outside but be rotting on the inside.

It wraps your organs.
Hijacks your hormones.
And leaks toxic inflammation into your bloodstream.

Here’s how to detect it—and destroy it—for good: 🧵 1. Visceral fat = hidden health threat

This isn’t just belly fat.

→ It increases risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
→ Lowers testosterone and crashes energy
→ Accelerates aging—even if you’re “normal weight”

It’s not about looks. It’s about internal decay.
Aug 5 10 tweets 2 min read
The silent switch for your energy, brain, and mood:

Vitamin B12.

You're likely low—and have no clue.

Here’s why B12 isn’t optional for your body (& how to fix the gap):🧵 Image 1. Supercharges your energy.

B12 turns your meals into fuel by aiding red blood cell production.

Without it, you’ll feel drained—even after 8 hours of sleep.
Aug 4 9 tweets 3 min read
You’ve been lied to about “healthy food.”

The stuff they told you to eat is wrecking your metabolism.

And the foods they told you to fear?
They’re actually healing.

Here are 7 nutrition myths keeping you fat, tired, and inflamed: 🧵

1. Myth: Eggs raise cholesterol Truth: Eggs have little to no effect on blood cholesterol for most people.

Egg yolks are nutrient powerhouses:
→ B12 (for energy)
→ Choline (for brain & liver)
→ Vitamin D (for hormones & immunity)

Eat eggs. Ditch the processed cereals.
Aug 3 12 tweets 4 min read
If I were obese and slowly dying…

Here’s exactly how I’d lose weight fast.
→ No Ozempic
→ No fad diets
→ No cookie-cutter workouts

Just science-backed strategies that actually work.

Most weight loss advice is garbage. This isn’t. 🧵 1. Temperature Manipulation

Cold exposure triggers fat-burning brown fat.

→ Cold showers can boost calorie burn by up to 30%

Heat works too.

→ Sauna use reduces body fat, aids recovery & heart health.
Use both. It’s metabolic gold.