The Human Operating Manual

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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