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Health Coach for Business Owners and Executives. | Evidence-Based and Data-Driven ReBuilt Method. | Trained 200+ Executives and counting.
Jun 30 10 tweets 4 min read
Laird Hamilton is 61 years old but still:

• Surfs every day
• Has an intense fitness routine
• Looks better than most 20-year-olds

Here are Laird's 7 secrets to real longevity (that anyone can copy): Image
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1. "Training for life"

Laird doesn't train to look good - he trains to survive.

He:

• Surfs 50-foot waves.
• Paddles miles in the ocean
• Trains underwater with kettlebells

Does it all with the mindset that training = preparing for battle.

Every workout has a purpose:

Building the capacity to handle whatever life throws at you.
Jun 25 13 tweets 3 min read
The key to a longer & healthier life:

Mobility training.

It's the simplest way to protect & eliminate joint pain as you age.

Here's how to fix your mobility without spending hours stretching: 1. The problem with most stretching advice

It assumes you have 45 minutes daily for a full yoga routine.

You don't.

You need the minimum effective dose that actually works with your schedule.

10 minutes of targeted stretching beats 60 minutes you'll never do.
Jun 16 14 tweets 5 min read
No matter how much you sleep, you wake up:

• Tired
• Needing caffeine to function
• Wishing you could stay in bed

& no, you're not just "lazy"...

It's called "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" & it can ruin your life.

Here's what causes it & how to fix it forever: Image
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1. What is chronic fatigue?

It's a constant state of tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.

It affects your:

• Energy
• Focus
• Mood.

Even your immune system.

Many people have it and don't even realize it.
Jun 11 12 tweets 3 min read
Elvis Presley passed away at only 42 years old.

There's been speculation about what destroyed his health so quickly:

• Pills
• Exhaustion
• Unhealthy diet

But what really caused it?

Here's the hidden story behind Elvis's rapid health decline: Image 1. The overworked king

At his peak, Elvis was performing constantly.

• Relentless touring schedule
• No time to recover
• Barely sleeping

The lifestyle was nonstop pressure.

His body was under chronic stress with no relief. Image
Jun 10 12 tweets 4 min read
The future of longevity isn't:

• Stem cells
• Red light therapy
• 100s of pills per day

It's mastering the simple things 90% of people ignore.

Here are 8 ways to extend your life naturally (backed by science): Image
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1. Build muscle

Muscle is the #1 predictor of longevity as you age.

More muscle = lower risk of falling, metabolic disease, cancer, heart issues, and death.

Lift heavy. Walk often.

Your life literally depends on it.
Jun 9 11 tweets 3 min read
Improper breathing is silently destroying your physical & mental health.

Sadly, 99% of people have no idea they're doing it wrong...

Here's how to fix your breathing & change your life:

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1. Most people are dysfunctional breathers

They breathe:

• Through the mouth
• Too shallow
• Too fast

This triggers your fight-or-flight system, spikes stress, and kills energy.

Step 1: Breathe through your nose.
Jun 5 11 tweets 3 min read
Your bones lose 1% density every year after 30.

Your joints start breaking down from years of:

• Sitting
• Stress
• Neglect

Most people ignore this until they can barely move.

Here's everything you need to know about protecting your bones & joints: Image
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1. The hidden crisis

Over 200 bones & 200 joints work together to keep you moving.

But common conditions are destroying this system:

• Osteoporosis affects 10 million more
• Rheumatoid arthritis hits 1.3 million people
• Osteoarthritis affects 32.5 million Americans

Your mobility is under attack.
Jun 4 13 tweets 3 min read
Sprinting is one of the best exercises in the world for health & longevity.

Yet, 99% of people aren't doing it.

Here's why you need to start sprinting in 2025 (& exactly how to do it): Image 1. Time efficiency is unmatched

Sprinting delivers the benefits of an hour-long workout in 10-15 minutes.

For executives juggling:

• Travel
• Meetings
• Deadlines

This is a game-changer.

74.2% of people stick with sprinting because it's brief & effective.
Jun 2 12 tweets 4 min read
This is the fittest man in the world:

• Fastest Ironman time in history (7:21)
• Highest absolute VO2 max on earth
• Olympic Triathlon champion

Here's the training & mindset that turned Kristian Blummenfelt into a Superhuman: Image
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1. He's literally built different

Blummenfelt's absolute VO2 max is 7.7 liters per minute - the highest ever recorded.

For context, most elite endurance athletes max out around 6-7 liters.

His lung capacity is 1.2x larger than normal, and his heart pumps more blood per beat.

Genetically, he got a headstart…
May 27 10 tweets 3 min read
Ignoring your health is holding you back from reaching your true potential.

If you're a:

• Busy Executive
• Business owner
• Professional coach

Here are 7 ways physical health affects mental performance: Image
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1. Poor sleep = poor decisions

Lack of quality sleep leads to:

• Increased brain fog
• Slower reaction times
• More impulsive decisions

You can't be strategic when your brain is in survival mode.
May 19 12 tweets 4 min read
This single metric predicts your lifespan:

VO2 Max.

The better it is = the longer you live.

Yet 90% of people have no idea how it works…

Here's what it is & how to improve yours (from an ironman athlete): Image
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1. What is VO2 Max?

It's the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise.

The higher it is, the more oxygen your heart & lungs can deliver to your muscles while working hard.

It's a direct measure of your cardiorespiratory fitness - how well your entire system functions.
May 15 11 tweets 4 min read
Sarcopenia is the silent killer for men over 40:

• Accelerates aging
• Weakens your bones
• Destroys your metabolism

Yet you have no idea it's happening until it's too late…

Here's what it is, why it matters, & how to reverse it naturally: Image 1. What is Sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss.

It starts around 30, but after 40 it accelerates:

You can lose 3-8% of your muscle mass per decade if you do nothing.

That's your body's default…

But we can override the system.
May 8 13 tweets 3 min read
Becoming a “Hybrid Athlete” changed my life forever.

99% of people choose between muscle or endurance…

But you can have both.

Here’s the exact system you can follow to do the same: Image Hybrid Athletes use strategic training that combines:

• Zone 2 cardio (2x/week)
• Strength work (2-3x/week)
• High-intensity conditioning (1x/week)

Not to be the best at any of them…

But to optimize health, aesthetics, and performance for real life.

Here are 7 reasons you should become one:
May 5 13 tweets 5 min read
Joe Rogan had the world's top Longevity Doctor on his podcast.

He revealed mind-blowing facts about expanding the human lifespan that 99% of people wouldn’t know...

Here are my top 8 takeaways: Image 1. VO2 max is the most important health metric you're ignoring

Dr. Attia revealed that cardiorespiratory fitness is "3x more beneficial to your lifespan than not smoking."

Yet most health professionals have no idea how to improve it effectively.
May 26, 2023 12 tweets 3 min read
In November of 2021, I had chronic stress and couldn't even run 1 mile.

6 months later I completed an Ironman event.

Here's how I went from a stressed out corporate worker to Ironman athlete (read this to turn your life around): Image After graduating college, I was in a horrible mental space.

I worked an intense corporate job and was burnt-out and anxious constantly.

Every week was the same:

- Sit at desk for 10-12 hours Monday-Friday
- Eat like crap
- Drink 4-5x weekly
- Repeat cycle
May 24, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
3 years ago I suffered from horrible anxiety.

But then one simple technique changed my life.

Here is how it works (and how it'll put you in a state of calm in less than 60 seconds): Image I used to have chronic stress daily.

No matter where I was, my mind was always going a million miles per hour.

Thought after thought, I never knew how to control it.

Until I discovered this powerful technique....
Mar 6, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
Tired of being constantly distracted by social media, emails, and notifications?

Deep work is the answer you've been looking for.

Here is a quick 3-step process to get started: With the environment we live in, distractions are everywhere and hard to escape.

Our phones and computers are constantly being blown up with notifications and it's hard to tune them out.

This 3-step process will help you learn how to sit down and focus for a set period of time:
Mar 1, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
One of my favorite ways to lose weight and improve my overall health?

Following the 80/20 rule.

Here is how it works: Image The problem with most "diets" is that they are not sustainable.

They are not realistic for you and most times you fall off track only a couple weeks in.

Why?

Because it's not sustainable long term.

So this is where the 80/20 rule comes into play.
Feb 20, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
Easy 5 step process to get the ideal summer body in just 90 days: The hardest part when getting your body ready for summer is figuring out the right plan

People overcomplicate it and never actually achieve results because they don't know where to start

Here is a simple 5 step process you can follow to achieve results in as little as 90 days:
Feb 19, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
3 years ago, I was a massive procrastinator

Now I get more done in 4 hours than I used to in a week

By developing these 6 habits, I am 98% more productive: 1) Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that was developed in the late 80s

The basic premise is to work deeply for a certain amount of time, then take a short break

For example, I work for 90 minutes, then take 10 minute break

Repeat 3-4 times
Feb 18, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
How to fall asleep in 2 minutes or less: I used to have the worst sleeping habits/patterns which always lead to very poor quality of sleep

I tried all the supplements in the world and nothing seemed to work

Until I learned one simple technique:

A bedtime routine