The Human Operating Manual

Movement Resources

Movement Resources Bowman, K. (2016). Whole body barefoot: transitioning well to minimal footwear. United States: Propriometrics Press. Chek, P. (2018). How to eat, move and be healthy: your personalized 4-step guide to looking and feeling great from the inside out. San Diego, Ca: C.H.E.K. Institute. Dinicolantonio, J., & Siim Land. (2020). The immunity fix: strengthen your […]

The Longevity Program

The Longevity Program Contents Picking the Right Training Regime Lifting Longevity Research The Best Muscle Type for Longevity Power To Mass Ratio Hypertrophy Endurance and Cardiovascular Exercise How Should You Train Training Structure Basic Principles to Remember An Alternative Longevity Program (Boundless) Ben Greenfield’s Boundless program Boundless Exercise Program Picking the Right Training Regime Before […]

The Exercise Rabbit Hole

The Exercise Rabbit Hole To be explored… Topics listed below are ideas that are yet to be summarized.  Running = lower all-cause mortality: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/news/stories/vmfvpg Cardio good for gray matter: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/keep-exercising-new-study-finds-its-good-for-your-brains-gray-matter/ Protect aging synapses: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220107100955.htm Aerobic exercise linked to enhanced brain function: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200203104450.htm Exercise for those with multimorbidities: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/exercise-as-therapy-unexpectedly-benefits-this-group-of-people Exercise can reduce loss of muscle mass […]

Training Specificity & Testing

Training Specificity & Testing In Progress Keep in mind that everybody has a greater genetic disposition to being naturally better at specific physical activities. Diverging from these preferred variations of movement often results in slow technical and physical development, where it would be more efficient to train in an activity that your body “craves”.   Contents […]

Micronutrient Cheat Sheet

Micronutrient Cheat Sheet Just to rehash once again, I am not a doctor. My qualifications are in neuroscience and science communication. Don’t take any of this as medical advice. Also, I found all this information in other people’s books. So, please go read the original sources, which I have listed on the Summaries page. This […]

Boundless: Upgrade your brain, optimize your body, and defy aging

Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body, & Defy Aging Author: Ben Greenfield Topics: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, productivity, neuroscience, physiology 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 […]

Biohacker’s Handbook: Upgrade yourself and unleash your inner potential

Biohacker’s Handbook: Upgrade Yourself and Unleash Your Inner Potential Authors: Olli Sovijärvi, Teemu Arina, Jaakko Halmetoja Topics: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, productivity, neuroscience, physiology 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 suggest reading from […]

Nutrition Resources

Nutrition Resources Anderson, S. C., Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. (2017). The psychobiotic revolution: mood, food, and the new science of the gut-brain connection. National Geographic Books. Asprey, D. (2019). Super Human. Newbury House Publishers, U.S. Baker, P. and Norton, L., 2019. Fat loss forever. Cherniske, S., 2008. Caffeine Blues Wake up to the Hidden Dangers of […]

The “Natural” Diet

The “Natural” Diet Contents What’s the Best Diet? Basic Rules Increasing Complexity Ancestral Eating Metabolic Flexibility and Periodized Eating Patterns What Not to Eat Foods to Limit Principles of Food Combining Maximizing Nutrient Density for Health and Longevity Detoxification Hypersensitivity & Toxins Causes of food-related hypersensitivity Histamines and Oxalates Toxins that may have adverse effects […]

The Nutrition Rabbit Hole

The Nutrition Rabbit Hole To be explored… Topics listed below are ideas that are yet to be summarized.  KetoFLEX diet – Dale Bredeson, The End of Alzheimer’s (brain inflammation decrease): https://www.apollohealthco.com/ketoflex-12-3/  Metabolic Winter Hypothesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4209489/ https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/neu5gc Diets high in ultra-processed foods linked to poor CV health: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/news/stories/8ofvjo Extra-virgin olive oil maintains healthy properties during cooking: […]