There is no such thing as the traditional diet or the ancestral diet. There is only your ancestral, traditional diet. What food works well with our unique body chemistry (read: biochemistry, genetics, epigenetics, environment, etc.) is a complex puzzle. But, what this doctor discovered was that returning patients to the diet of their grandparents resulted […]
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This is absolutely essential for athletes–or truly any high performer–who wants to understand how to operate at peak performance. When we are absolutely engulfed in a project, in a training session, in a conversation, our psychology is different. Our biochemistry is different. We are in a flow state.
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Robert Greene is known for innovative juxtaposing of classic literature and analytical application. Mastery is no exception. Remember that everything we hear has already been said before. Perhaps no one was listening the first time. Perhaps we simply need to hear it again in a different way. This book explores how true mastery really happens: […]
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No other cookbook occupies such an important space in my kitchen as this one. Truly, there are so many diet books out there, but the one common theme I see in so many of them is return to whole food prepared in a way that matches anthroposophic methods. This book is a needed companion to […]
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This book helped me to uncover the truth behind the “10,000-hour rule” for which Anders Ericsson receives credit. The science of expertise is so much deeper than that. Perhaps the most important parts of this exploration are in the lessons Dr. Ericsson imparts onto parents who want to raise children who understand the value of […]
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Our understanding of health and human performance took giant leaps forward when we started to appreciate our circadian rhythms. Michael Breus’ book The Power of When helps every one of us understand our own unique circadian rhythm. This is essential reading for my athletes so that we know not only how to program your yearly […]
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In my mind, athletes are a special breed of high performers. It’s wonderful that you are accomplishing so many amazing and superhuman athletic feats. On the other hand, are you able to communicate with others? Do your insecurities keep you from engaging with the people you love? This book has taught me how to more […]
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Nora Gedgaudas’s book has shaped my outlook on diet more than nearly any other book I’ve read on the subject. The depth to which she analyzes and synthesizes information about functional medicine and human nutrition kept me dog-earing and underlining constantly. Several of my athletes, employees, and friends have all benefited from this read. My […]
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Karl wrote Chapter 24 Developing Young Athletes in Complete Triathlon Guide. Triathletes, rejoice! For the first time, USA Triathlon, its elite athletes, and the nation’s most respected coaches share their secrets, strategies, and advice for every stage, every event, and every aspect of the world’s most demanding sport. From training to technique, fueling to recovery, if […]
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There are many different types of stretching, and through the years, many have fallen in and out of fashion with experts. Karl explains the latest research on static stretching and provides some surprising insights on TrainingPeaks.com.
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