We found over 60 studies that suggest the beet or beetroot juice can be used as a powerful performance enhancing supplement! Our own Jerred Moon has long been a supporter of the plant and even created his own Better Human Shot. For all of these reasons and more, we decided to put the data and […] The post 040: Are Beets Really an Effective Pre-Workout Supplement? appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week the guys bring you one of the latest trends: Red Light Therapy! RLT has been been gaining steam for the past few years by those looking for a noninvasive way to improve their skin… but we found research that suggests Red Light Therapy has been used for much more. As well as staving […] The post 039: Can Red Light Therapy help YOU sleep more deeply? appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Jerred and Talon discuss muscle and joint recovery! As we continue to push ourselves through new challenges and to new heights (or lows if we’re talking mental toughness) it becomes imperative for us all to understand how to help our bodies recover as quickly and as effectively as possible. This week, the guys […] The post 038: How to Recover Like a Boss appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week, Jerred tracked down Paleo Nick to discuss the ever popular Paleo Diet. Paleo Nick is the founder of the very helpful paleonick.com as well as a trailblazer in the culinary fitness world. His recipes and videos continue to act as a beacon for those who wish to become healthier, fitter, and happier. In […] The post 037: Breaking Down the Paleo Diet with Paleo Nick appeared first on betterhumanology ....
The Hotter ‘N Hell 100 is one of the longest single bike races in the world. It is held in Witchita Falls, Texas when temperatures are usually well over 100°! Jerred and Talon decided to take on this challenge–completely untrained–for prosperity (definitely not posterity!), justice, and for the good of all mankind! In this 30-minute […] The post 036: Testing Extreme Endurance Cycling at a 100-mile Bike Race appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Adult coloring books are all-the-rage lately. People are buying them because they claim to be “art for the mindful” or to provide relaxation or “better focus”. Can we color our way to better focus? Does coloring relax us? Can we relieve anxiety or reduce stress by coloring in a coloring book? This week, the guys […] The post 035: Pfft! Can Adult Coloring Books Really Boost Focus? appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week the guys welcome PJ Newton back to the show to discuss training tactically–especially in regards to GoRuck challenges! GoRuck challenges are events that attempt to push people to their limits while forcing teamwork and group-think concepts. They’re goal?: To “build better Americans”. Sounds right up the Betterhumanology alley right? Right? Well… today we […] The post 034: Tactical Training and GoRuck Challenges with PJ Newton appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Do you have a set routine every morning? Are you a better human because of it? Google “morning routine” and you’ll get about a million how-to’s explaining exact actions you should take every morning when you wake up. Some of them are pretty good even! But on the flip side, there is a community that […] The post 033: Does Having a Morning Routine Increase Productivity? appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Jerred and Talon talk all about Box Breathing! Breathing is pretty awesome for you, folks. You’re probably thinking, DUH! Well, it turns out mindful breathing, or taking control of an involuntary action, most of the time, i.e. your breathing can have a lot of benefits from curing depression to helping disaster victims. In […] The post 032: Box Breathing for the Win! appeared first on betterhumanology ....
We know, we know. This guy is Talon’s dad? Yeah… but man does he know leadership! Mark Schwalm is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force not only with leadership experience at various levels in the military but also in the business sector. He continues to be a passionate advocate and instructor for […] The post 031: Daring Greatly and Discussing Leadership with Mark Schwalm appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Did you miss out on Accelerate: Strength and Conditioning last time around? Well then, today’s your lucky day. This week the guys talk about End of Three Fitness’s organic strength and conditioning program that has featured on Betterhumanology. The first training iteration of Accelerate recently concluded and the results are in! Talon and Jerred discuss […] The post 030: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning Revisit with Results! appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Jerred and Talon experiment with a heart rate variability test to teach us how to learn some interesting information about our bodies. Heart rate variability is the concept of variation in the intervals between our heartbeats. We can learn a lot about how our bodies are reacting to certain stimuli from listening to […] The post 029: The Great Beerisode appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Dr. Rob Bell is a sports psychology coach and has worked with winners on the PGA and Nationwide Tour and has caddied over 20+ events on professional golf tours. He has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner’s World, NY Times, & Stack Magazine. Today, he shares his experience and expertise on mental toughness […] The post 028: Building Mental Toughness with Dr. Rob Bell appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Proof I got to spend some time at the beach in San Diego last week. #Repost @sealfit with @repostapp. A photo posted by Jerred Moon (@eo3_fit) on Jun 30, 2015 at 5:52pm PDT This week at the Betterhumanology Podcast, the script gets flipped a bit as Talon interviews Jerred about his reaction to his recent […] The post 027: SEALFIT and Out-of-Body Experiences appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Ben Greenfield is one of the most influential personal trainers in America. He’s the host of bengreenfieldfitness.com, the founder and owner of Greenfield Fitness Systems, and the author of the New York Times Best Seller “Beyond Training”. He has mastered a healthy and natural lifestyle that allows for peak physical and mental performance without all […] The post 026: Biohacking 101 with Ben Greenfield appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Producer Dee joins Jerred and Talon on the show for the first time ever as they discuss how sitting is killing you! Sitting is actually killing us, folks. Experts now liken sitting to smoking in terms of the detriment that each inflicts on the human body. To fight the epidemic, we put standing […] The post 025: How a Standing Desk can Save Your Life appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Anthony Mychal is the man behind AnthonyMychal.com. A quick overview of Anthony from his site: “I flip + fiddle with freestyle acrobatics. I flex + fidget with physique + barbell and bodyweight training. I philosophize about physical freedom + pilgrimage. I take half-naked pictures of myself. (Apparently.) I use alliteration like an ace. (Also apparent.)” […] The post 024: Anthony Mychal on Intermittent Fasting to Build Muscle and Burn Fat appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred break world records!! Maybe it’s as cool as it sounds, maybe not Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement, and we scoured their website to find two world records we could break easily in a single day. In this 24-minute episode Talon and Jerred discuss: The […] The post 023: How to Set a World Record in 12 hours (or less) appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Thomas Cox is the owner and curator of MealFit. He has competed at the CrossFit Games as a team, was a football player at the University of Alabama, Birmingham and has a heavy endurance background. He has a passion for nutrition and performance and it shows in this podcast! Today, he gives great information on […] The post 022: Thomas Cox from MealFit talks High Fats for Performance appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred take on a Tim Ferriss experiment and try out his speed reading method. Speed reading is any of several techniques used to improve one’s ability to read quickly. Speed reading methods include chunking and eliminating subvocalization. The many available speed reading training programs include books, videos, software, and seminars. In […] The post 021: A Tim Ferriss Experiment with Speed Reading appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred test out two different types of wearables, the FitBit Flex and the Jawbone UP3, to see if this rapidly growing wearable technology can make you a better human. Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers or wearables are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or […] The post 020: Do wearables make you better? Like FitBit and Jawbone appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Jordan Syatt is the owner, head coach, and lead author at Syatt Fitness. He’s a 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell certified coach, and he’s featured in CNN, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness and more. Today, he gives great information on training. In this 31-minute episode Jordan and I discuss: Jordan’s take […] The post 019: 5x World Record Holder Jordan Syatt on Strength and GPP appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with Nootropics to see if it would make us think faster, dream better and be more productive! In an attempt to become better humans, Talon took triple the advised dosage to see if it would have any effect and Jerred had dreams about killing snakes. Nootropics, […] The post 018: The Great Nootropics Experiment appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Nate Miyaki is the author of The Truth About Carbs (2014), Rise Above (2014), The Way of the Cancer Warrior (2013), and The Samurai Diet (2011), and a Contributing Writer with Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, T-Nation, Bodybuilding.com, and LIVESTRONG. Today, he gives great information on training and nutrition. In this 29-minute episode […] The post 017: Nate Miyaki on Diet Specificity and Diet Sustainability appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Brian Mackenzie is the founder of CrossFit Endurance, NYT best-selling author of Power, Speed, Endurance and Unbreakable Runner. He has taken a unique approach to training endurance which goes against the grain of most endurance training. Today, he gives great information on training, nutrition and supplements. In this 23-minute episode Brian Mackenzie and I discuss: […] The post 016: Brian Mackenzie talks endurance training, diet, supplements and more appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with sprinting to see how much better it could actually make you in a short amount of time. Obviously, running is good for you…but what can only two weeks do? We did two weeks of 4 x 400m sprints, 3 times a week for two weeks. […] The post 015: Sprint to Betterhumanness appeared first on betterhumanology .
Brett McKay is the founder of the very popular (and awesome) Art of Manliness website. He writes to better, encourage, and teach men from all around the world. Personally, his 30 Days to a Better Man series was life-changing. On top of being a husband, father and author he also knows a ton about testosterone. […] The post 014: Brett McKay from the Art of Manliness Talks Testosterone appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred give you all the details on the upcoming Accelerate Strength and Conditioning program! This program will be launching in April and you have a chance to sign up for early access to see what it’s all about. Talon follows along the eBook and you can get your copy here: CLICK […] The post 013: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning appeared first on betterhumanology ....
Joe De Sena is the co-founder of The Death Race, Spartan Race (1M+ competitors), and more. Among other things, he has completed the famously grueling Iditarod dogsledding race…on FOOT. And what about the Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles at over 120 °F/49 °C), Vermont 100, and Lake Placid Ironman? He did all of those in ONE […] The post 012: Joe De Sena on Building Mental Toughness appeared first on betterhumanology ....
This week Talon and Jerred actually sit on the sidelines for an experiment and watch Jerred’s Dad, Tony, do a 15-day juice fast. Juicing has been claimed, and shown, to help you absorb all the nutrients from vegetables, it allows you to consume a healthier amount of vegetables in an efficient manner, and helps you […] The post 011: Juice Fast Leads to 28 lb lost in 15 days, and much more! appeared first on betterhumanology ....
