Total Human Fitness

01/06/2026

Sleep matters — in infinitely many ways.

12/30/2025

A detailed scientific breakdown of the health benefits of coffee.

Abstract: “Coffee is more than just a morning ritual or a comforting pick-me-up—it's a scientifically supported pathway to improved health, performance, and longevity. As one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, coffee has long been celebrated for its energizing properties. However, emerging research now highlights its remarkable potential to extend lifespan, slow biological aging, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

“Coffee reduces the body's biological age by modulating gene expression and protects against cardiovascular events and neurodegenerative diseases. Regular coffee drinkers consistently demonstrate a younger biological profile, with optimal effects seen around 2–3 cups daily, especially when consumed earlier in the day to align with our natural circadian rhythms. Even coffee preparation methods matter—filtered coffee appears superior for maximizing benefits while minimizing risks. Coffee's rich blend of antioxidants, polyphenols, and beneficial compounds make it a powerful tool in supporting metabolic health, enhancing cognitive function, and even boosting physical performance. This beloved beverage doesn't just awaken the senses—it actively promotes a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.”

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and has substantial evidence to support its effects on health, performance, and longevity.

12/27/2025

The Ecological Approach applied to film and cinematography, but still relevant to how we learn and move. Food and philosophy for thought.

Start your free month of great cinema now at https://mubi.com/likestoriesofold Why don't movies feel "real" anymore? A deep dive into the first principles of...

11/24/2025

Balance is an underappreciated skill. Practice it. It is good for your physical fitness, and physical fitness is good for your cognitive function.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/02/2025

A fascinating episode, worth a listen.

Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Mark Cannon on the subject of the microbiome. Dr. Mark L Cannon is a Professor Emeritus from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University. ***** Sponsors: Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! G...

11/02/2025

A good episode, worth a listen.

Bret speaks with Nina Teicholz on the subject of seed oils. Find Nina Teicholz on X at https://x.com/bigfatsurprise and on Substack at https://unsettledscience.substack.com. Mentioned on this episode: The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina Teicholz https:/...

11/01/2025

But what is going on here is not superficial or “something we’ve always done.“ The CLA develops out of the work of J.J. Gibson, who developed in psychology the idea that we perceive and experience reality directly.

It is a radical approach that opposes other philosophical approaches like that of Plato, Kant, Descartes, and BF Skinner.

In basketball today, drills and gym time are no longer enough. As the pace, spacing, and complexity of the game grow, so do the demands on players: decision-making under pressure, adaptability, creativity, and the ability to perform in chaotic situations.

11/01/2025

08/14/2025

My current read/listen.

“If you want to be faster, stronger, and less prone to injury, it's critical you understand how important the body's fascia system is to athletic performance. Modern research and imaging technologies are showing us that it's far more significant than we have long understood.

“That's why Bill Parisi — founder of the Parisi Speed School — and extreme sports writer, Johnathon Allen, set out on a nationwide quest to interview the top experts in the field so they could present this new performance science in a paradigm shifting book that's not only packed with practical information, but also entertaining to read!

“Fascia Training: A Whole-System Approach, explores the new evidence-based science of fascia training as explained by top experts in the field, including ‘Dr. Back Mechanic’ Stu McGill, champion Olympic coach Dan Pfaff, founder of Anatomy Trains Tom Myers, biomechanist Ken Clark, founder of Sparta Science Phil Wagner MD, and assistan coach of the Philadelphia 76ersTodd Wright. Fascia Training is a ‘must read’ for anyone serious about improving performance and reducing injury.”

If you want to be faster, stronger, and less prone to injury, it’s critical you understand how important the body’s fascia system is to athletic performance. Modern research and imaging technologies are showing us that it’s far more significant than we have long understood. That’s why Bill P...

08/13/2025

Interesting episode. Worth a listen. Be fit for life, be fit to survive.

Show dedication: “You're on an airplane that crash lands. Smoke fills the cabin, and you've got only seconds to react. How would you respond? Would you immediately take action — or freeze in place?

“While you might think you know how a scene like this would play out from watching movies, the reality of what occurs in the aftermath of a disaster is quite a bit different. And that knowledge gap could prove deadly.

“My guest, Amanda Ripley, spent years researching how humans actually respond in emergencies, interviewing their survivors, as well leading researchers. In her book, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why, she uncovers the myths and realities of survival psychology and explores the individual and structural factors that shape people's outcomes in unexpected crises. Today, Amanda explains why the biggest threat during an emergency isn't panic but passivity — and how to overcome the tendency to be overly complacent and compliant. We discuss why you might actually want to read the airplane safety card, what we can learn from the surprising calm that prevailed in the World Trade Center towers on 9/11, how to improve your risk assessment, what influences if you'll act heroically in an emergency, and much more. This episode will give you plenty to think about — and could even make the difference in how you respond if you're ever faced with the unthinkable.”

You’re on an airplane that crash lands. Smoke fills the cabin, and you’ve got only seconds to react. How would you respond? Would you immediately take action — or freeze in place? While you might think you know how a scene like this would play out from watching movies, the reality of what occu...

08/06/2025

Some Morning Wake-up & Warm-up.

In addition to some mobility work, some push-ups, some pull-ups, some brachiation, some crawling, and a 1-mile hike with 450 feet of elevation gain up a rugged, rocky trail.

https://youtu.be/MsOgnbm9ivc?si=_5jg7QYNewH5I_05

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08/03/2025

Warm up is not just for “the body.“ Warm-up is also for immediate, short-term neurological adaptation to the movements you are about to do in the environment you are about to do it in.

Interesting podcast episode on how learning, consciousness, neuroplasticity, and preparation for movement all interplay.

show description: “Revisiting the topic of calibration in direct learning, with a specific focus on why we lose calibration when not practicing. The blessing and curse of having a high learning rate.

“Articles:Better with each throw—a study on calibration and warm-up decrement of real-time consecutive basketball free throws in elite NBA athletes A serial-position curve in high-performance darts: the effect of visuomotor calibration on throwing accuracy Why Professional Athletes Need a Prolonged Period of Warm-Up and Other Peculiarities of Human Motor Learning”

Revisiting the topic of calibration in direct learning, with a specific focus on why we lose calibration when not practicing. The blessing and curse of having a high learning rate. Articles: Credits: The Flamin’…