Backyard Biohacker

Oct 10 2024 27 ep. 12 mins 2
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Exploring shortcuts to better physical health and mental performance.

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Why 'Sleep Until Failure' and Other Fitness Myths Could Be Hurting Your Progress

Oct 10 2024 1 mins  
Send us a textHave you ever heard the phrase 'sleep until failure'? It's one of those confusing fitness myths that can lead to misunderstandings. Let's clear it up! While sleep is critical for recovery, there's no need to push yourself to exhaustion in your rest routine. Similarly, in training, going to failure isn't always the best strategy—especially if it risks injury. The key

What Should REAL Strength Look Like?

Oct 07 2024 2 mins  
Send us a textIn this video, I address a comment challenging my fitness journey and results. My approach is about building real strength for everyday life—improving balance, agility, joint health, and metabolic fitness. Whether it’s staying active with sports like pickleball and golf, or simply keeping up with daily tasks, my methods are focused on longevity and pain-free movem

Why When You Break Your Fast is More Important Than What You Eat

Oct 03 2024 3 mins  
Send us a textLearn about the benefits of starting your day with high-protein and high-fat meals, how to use the '30-30-30 rule' from Tim Ferriss, and why getting outside for a 30-minute walk can boost fat loss, improve sleep, and help you reset your body’s natural rhythms. If you're serious about optimizing your health, timing your meals right is a game-changer.#IntermittentFast

Unlock Your Spine: Relieve Back Pain and Improve Posture with Simple Movements

Oct 01 2024 3 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Stephen from Longevity X shares a simple yet powerful movement tip to help you warm up, lubricate, and relieve discomfort in your spine, neck, and shoulders. Discover how a mindful connection between your sacrum and chin can improve your posture, alleviate tightness, and promote overall spinal health. Tune in for a step-by-step guide to keeping your s

The Truth About Variable Resistance: Why Traditional Weights Are Holding You Back

Sep 23 2024 4 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, I'll uncover the facts behind variable resistance training and why it outperforms traditional weightlifting. Have you ever seen chains or bands on weights in the gym? While these tools provide some variation in resistance, they fall short of the true potential needed for maximum muscle growth. Explains how the X3 Bar leverages cutting-edge science to

Your Body as a Boat: The Surprising Role of Core Strength in Movement and Posture

Sep 19 2024 2 mins  
Send us a textEver wondered how your body mechanics resemble a boat’s structure? In this episode, we delve into the fascinating analogy of your body as a boat, with your glutes and hip muscles acting as the engines propelling you forward. Discover how your spine, much like the hull of a boat, channels the power from your engines to guide your movement and posture. We’ll explore

The Science of Constant Tension: Why the X3 Bar Outperforms Traditional Weights

Sep 18 2024 4 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode,we dive into the science behind the X3 Bar and how it revolutionizes strength training compared to traditional gym weights. Discover the concept of hypoxia—essentially a lack of oxygen—and how constant tension from the X3 Bar maintains muscle contraction throughout each set. Stephen explains how this continuous tension pumps blood into the muscle w

Why Variable Resistance is Key: Can You Replicate X3 Training in the Gym?

Sep 17 2024 9 mins  
Send us a textIn this video, I’ll dive into why replicating variable resistance in a typical gym setting is extremely difficult, if not impossible, and why you’re better off using technology like the X3 system or BioDensity training.We’ll talk about how static weights, whether it’s barbells, dumbbells, or machines, don’t adjust to your body's strength curve, leading to su

The 40% Rule: How Your Mind Holds You Back in Strength Training

Sep 13 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the 40% rule—a mindset shift that can transform your workouts. Ever felt like quitting halfway through a tough set? You're likely only 40% done. Steven explains how your brain tries to conserve energy by tricking you into stopping early and shares how to push beyond that limit for real growth. Understand how this rule applies to enduran

The Secret to Balance: Why Being Off-Balance Is Key

Sep 09 2024 2 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we break down the surprising truth about balance. Learn why being off-balance is essential for improving your balance, and how small failures help your brain and muscles adapt. Whether you’re riding a bike or standing on one foot, forward movement and wobbling are all part of the process. Tune in for tips on how to challenge your balance and build b