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Curious athlete who demands answers. Husband to Susan (moxiemoms.com). Father of 3 daughters. Athletic pursuits over time, in reverse order: cycling, skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, triathlon, golf, tennis, football.

#94–Phytonutrients: The 1% that makes ALL the Difference (w/Dr Fahey)

today we are talking about phytonutrients, which is science speak for the good stuff in plants that isn’t counted as carb, fat or protein, or as fiber or vitamin or mineral. phytonutrients are the 1% that makes all the difference

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#93 — 55,500 Miles on Zwift w/Chris Schwenker, P.T.

55,500 Miles Going Nowhere: Confessions of an Unapologetic Zwift Indoor Specialist.If you ride on zwift, I hope this gives you a few tips to make the experience even better. If you haven’t ridden on zwift, then listen in for the many reasons to consider it. Riding on zwift is a great adjunct to being strong on your bike anywhere. But zwift has many attributes are better than quote unquote real riding. Zwift isn’t perfect but it has changed my life for the better.

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#92 — Knee Magic (science, really) w/Ebonie Rio

Topics Tendon vs. “Under the kneecap” pain How to tell what the problem is How to deal with the pain How to build back to low or no pain with athleticism and strength Key Learnings Single leg exercising instead of double leg Progress by working as hard as you can without lingering pain (recover in…

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#91 — Successful Aging w/Dr Alan Castel

Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. Dr Castel tells us what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy our years as wise athletes.

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#90 — In Search of Lost Athleticism with Menachem Brodie

What is athleticism?  Aerobic Endurance — also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring. Muscular Endurance — the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing. Muscle Strength — the ability to carry out work against a resistance. Explosive Power — the ability to exert a maximal…

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[re-release] Breathing Well is a Skill (w/George Dallam, PhD from 2021)

This is re-release of a shortened version of Episode 50 (1.5 hours long)….I cut out the good and left the great. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, start with this one and then graduate to the full story from George Dallam, PhD. Nasal breathing is not a trick or hack to get an…

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#89 — Better Athleticism via Foot-Core Connection w/Emily Splichal DPM

“Core” of foot is linked to body core and pelvis.  One cannot work well without the health of the other.

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#88 — How to get a strong heart for performance and health (& much more) w/Dr Ben Levine

I think about my heart a lot.  I am constantly monitoring my resting heart rate, my training heart rate, my HRV, how my heart feels when I am going all out, and I think hard about how to make my heart work better today and tomorrow and long into the future.  I thought it was time to talk to the one and only Benjamin Levine, MD, a practicing cardiologist and researcher with an amazing track record in Sports cardiology and cardiovascular physiology and exercise.  

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#87 — Zeroing-in on Fun AND Fitness (p.2 of 2 with Hunter Allen)

deep dive into “no man’s land” and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key

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#86 — Make Training Fun for Better Performance (p.1 of 2 with Hunter Allen)

Episode 86 (this episode) Part 1: basic training principles, key training & physiology terms, simplified training intensity levels Episode 87: Part 2: deep dive into “no man’s land” and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key Hunter Allen Bio: Ex-Pro cyclist Peaks Coaching Group Founder, CEO…

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