As humans we are pack animals who seek both community and a strong personal identity. The beliefs we develop over time shape both of these aspects of our lives: They build our identities and lead us to communities who feel the same. The advent of the internet has given us new ways to connect, but…
Have you ever changed your diet in an effort to overcome nagging health symptoms, but fail to see any progress? As a Nutrition Coach I know this plight all too well: People tend to treat dietary tweaks as a panacea, leaving other important actions ignored and results untapped. As humans we have developed the complacent…
Intermittent fasting has been one of the most popular health hacks and weight loss approaches of the past decade. Although research has shown that fasting can have beneficial health effects and contribute to weight loss, what most articles don’t detail are the underlying mechanisms at play and the most effective ways to fast. As with…
In today’s episode, Freyja and Dain sit down to discuss some very common health myths and beliefs: Is Intermittent Fasting effective for weight loss? Are your 6 hours of sleep really enough? Do you have to be totally pain-free to move? Or should you be chasing soreness instead? Tune in today as we answer these…
Today we welcome to the show our good friend Dr. Chris Klachan. In this podcast we discuss topics such as: – What to look for in a quality manual therapist – The reality of pain sensation vs. tissue damage – Some great advice for runners – Why you should never totally write off any one…
We all breathe. It is a subconscious function of life. What happens when we breathe chronically through the mouth? How does nasal-breathing lead to improved health, body composition and performance? Today we welcome to the show renowned breath expert Patrick McKeown to shed light on the value of conscious breathing. From crooked teeth and weight…
Are you looking to build a better body? Improve your health? Age well? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then today’s podcast is for you. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an industry-leading health practitioner with an emphasis on Muscle-Centric Medicine. From the benefits of animal-based protein to the importance of mindset, today we…
Today we welcome to the show one of our good friends, Mike Fitch, the creator of Animal Flow. Over his 18 years in the fitness industry, Mike has developed multiple bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete Program and Animal Flow. Today we dive in deeper to the AF system, discuss the many benefits of…
You’ve made the decision to commit to your health and fitness, and now it’s time to find the right personal trainer. Where do you start? How can you find a trainer who cares about your future just as much as you do? First of all, kudos for being proactive. The current western healthcare system exists…
Today we welcome to the show world-renowned exercise researcher and author of The One Minute Workout, Martin Gibala, Ph.D. Professor Gibala has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has received multiple awards for teaching excellence. Today we dig into his research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training: Why it’s a valuable tool for…