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Sleep Debt, The Circadian Rhythm & Why Sleep Staging Doesn't Matter With Jeff Kahn - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #232 Apr 01, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Jeff Kahn, the Co-Founder & CEO of RISE, an app that creates useful insights for people to improve their sleep to become the best version of themselves. Jeff studied engineering at Northwestern University, but as he and his Co-Founder became intrigued by sleep, they got into their school's sleep science department as apprentices. Their goal from there on was to figure out how they could take all the consumer sleep science data and turn it into useful insights for people, which is what led to the building of RISE.

Press play to learn about sleep debt and the circadian rhythm or the two laws of sleep and how Rise builds upon these two factors to help people become more focused and perform better during the day!

The Concept Of Metabolic Flexibility & Optimal Nutrition With Robb Wolf - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #231 Mar 25, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we were lucky enough to have Robb Wolf on the show, who is a two times New York Times and WSJ Best Selling author and runs the popular podcast, The Healthy Rebellion Radio. By training, Robb is a bio-chemist and had mainly done research in cancer & autoimmunity. Following a personal health crisis, Robb has done extensive digging and has found low carb, keto ancestral diet to be a solution for better health.

Listen to this week's episode to learn about metabolic flexibility, the factors that play a role in it, and to find out whether there is such thing as optimal nutrition!

How To Optimize Human Performance With Brett Kirby, PhD. From The Nike Sport Research Lab - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #230 Mar 18, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Brett Kirby, who is currently the Senior Scientist of the Human Performance Team in the Nike Sport Research Laboratory and is on the Scientific Advisory Board at Amp Human. Dr. Kirby has always been passionate about exploring the possibilities that can help people become better today than yesterday, which is what led him to this career path.

Listen on to hear all about what Dr. Kirby means by human performance, how you can optimize your performance, and how the AMP Human products can help!

How The Gut Microbiome Affects Your Blood Sugar Levels With Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #229 Mar 11, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcomed the Co-Founder & CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. Colleen has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Science from Johns Hopkins University, worked in a pharmaceutical company and an early-stage biotech DNA sequencing company prior to Pendulum. Colleen and her co-founders thought that the microbiome was an emerging and fascinating new space of health and they wanted to use their technical backgrounds to create a whole new family of products targeting the microbiome.

Don't miss today's episode to learn what you should pay attention to when looking at your blood glucose levels and how your microbiome affects your metabolism!

Tips On Training, Nutrition & Discipline With An Ultramarathon Runner - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #228 Mar 04, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcomed Sally McRae, who is not just an everyday runner, but an ultra trail runner. After a few years in her professional life post-college, Sally was really missing the competitive spirit she grew up with as an athlete, so she started running regular marathons. Then, when she first read about ultra races, she was fascinated by the fact that the human body is capable of something like this and wanted to try herself out. She ran her first ultramarathon back in 2010 and has been on the Nike ultra trail team for the past 7 years.

Listen to this week's episode to learn how to train for a race and get some great advice from Sally on discipline for reaching your goals!

The Do's And Don'ts Of Strength & Conditioning Training With A Barry's Bootcamp Instructor - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #227 Feb 25, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Ingrid Clay, a certified personal trainer, bodybuilder & plant-based chef. Next to her own company, ISCWellness, Ingrid is also a Lululemon ambassador and a trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. Ingrid specializes in body sculpting, nutrition planning, and strength and conditioning, which you can hear her talk about extensively in today's show!

Press play to learn about the benefits of strength & condition training, what are the main Do's and Don'ts, and to get some great at-home workout tips from Ingrid!

Pulse Diagnosis & How Acupuncture Works With Chronic Pain With Dr. Marcus Gadau - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #226 Feb 18, 2021

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In honor of Chinese New Year, this week we welcome back Dr. Marcus Gadau, a leading Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Germany who studied Chinese Medicine combined with Western Medicine in Beijing and then got his Ph.D. in Evidence-based Chinese medicine in Hong Kong. After laying down the foundations of TCM in previous episodes, we wanted to get a bit deeper into treatments that are becoming increasingly popular in Western countries too!

Listen on to learn about the basis of TCM treatments, the pulse diagnosis, and the ins and outs of acupuncture!

How To Keep Yourself Accountable & The Power Of Community With The Shape & Foster Team - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #225 Feb 11, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcome not one but three guests. First up, we have Calum McGuigan, the Founder of Shape & Foster, a lifestyle development program. Calum is joined by Jass Stupak, a certified nutritionist, and Ty McDonald, an athletic trainer. Shape & Foster provides 6 experts, including Jass and Ty, to take you on a holistic journey of lifestyle development.

Listen on to hear the experts' take on forming new habits, how accountability and community play a role in this journey, and to learn more about Shape & Foster.
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The Side Effects of Caffeine & Better Ways To Boost Productivity With Shane Heath - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #224 Feb 04, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Shane Heath, the Founder of MUD/WTR, a company that aims to change your usual morning ritual. Probably most of us drink one or two (or more) cups of coffee in the morning. However, coffee addiction and the hundreds of milligrams of caffeine consumed every day can really have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing. This is what Shane experienced as well as what led him to create a healthier alternative to coffee.

Press play to learn about the negative health impact coffee can have, how MUD/WTR is different from coffee, and some great tips on improving productivity and energy!

What Equipment You Need In Your Home Gym & Functional Training Tips - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #223 Jan 28, 2021

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have the Founder & CEO of a fitness equipment company, Matthew Januszek. Matthew started Escape Fitness 21 years ago in the UK, back when he was a young bodybuilder. He started the company with his father who was an engineer and so Matthew's passion for fitness mixed with the right technical knowledge provided a solid basis for Escape Fitness.

Press play to learn more about the company and its products, Matthew's personal fitness tips and what you really need for a good home gym!

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