The Human Operating Manual

Barefoot Strong: Unlock the Secrets to Movement Longevity

Barefoot Strong Unlock the Secrets to Movement Longevity Author: Dr. Emily Splichal Topics: Rehabilitation, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. 1. […]

Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear

Whole Body Barefoot Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear Author: Katy Bowman Topics: Rehabilitation, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Forward Movement […]

Advanced Human Performance: Foot and Ankle Manual

Advanced Human Performance Foot and Ankle Manual Author: Dr. Joel Seedman Topics: Exercise performance, foot and ankle health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Other […]

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success Authors: Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Warner Klemp Topics: Habits, Business, Personal Development All information is attributed to the authors. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always […]

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Author: James Clear Topics: Habits All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original […]

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Why We Sleep Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Author: Dr. Matthew Walker Topics: Sleep and neuroscience All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents […]

Super Human: The bulletproof plan to age backward and maybe even live forever

Super Human: The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever Author: Dave Asprey Topics: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, productivity, longevity All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from […]

Energy Systems

Energy Systems The Metabolism The continuous process of breaking down organic matter for energy, the forming of new substances within the tissues of the body, and the removal of metabolic waste. It is regulated by hormones, growth factors, vitamins, minerals, and the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Examples of the metabolism in action include the breakdown […]

Exercise 101

Exercise 101 What is Exercise and What is the Point of it? Exercise is typically thought of as the process of putting our bodies under controlled physical stress, for the purpose of improving our overall health, sculpting our bodies to become more appealing to ourselves or a potential love interest, and to increase our physical […]