Two Percent with Michael Easter

04:55

The New Science of Caffeine—9 Big Findings

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/05/01

*Member episode* The topic of caffeine, like all topics in the health world, is rife with all sorts of good and bad information. Today, Michael covers anew, sweeping review that investigated the most common claims around caffeine.Michael will highlight nine of them that matter most. We'll cover:Whether coffee dehydrates you.If pregnant women should avoid caffeine.If you should wait 90 to 120 minutes to ingest caffeine after waking up to avoid an afternoon crash.Whether drinking coffee regularly

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16:05

Are You Overdosing on Caffeine?

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/29

Michael dives into the topic of what happens when you drink too much caffeine. We'll talk about:What happens when you quit caffeine.Why quitting caffeine could lead to weight loss, better sleep, more energy, and less anxiety and stress.The amount of caffeine the Mayo Clinic says can lead to problems.How much caffeine the average American takes in and how much caffeine is in common drinks like coffee.How to find out if you're overdoing caffeine.The two best methods to detox from caffeine.Become a

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12:09

AMA: Cold Plunges and Ice Baths

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/26

*Member episode* In today's AMA, Michael explains his complicated and evolving thoughts on ice baths. You'll learn:A quick history of cold exposure for improving health, injury, and exercise recovery.Why I think ice baths/cold exposure is popular now (hint: it has little to do with health or recovery).What the research says about ice baths and exercise.What research says about ice baths and fat loss.What the research says about ice baths and physical and mental health.Why and how I changed my mind

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09:06

The Truth About Saunas

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/24

*Member Episode* Michael explains what he thinks about saunas and heat exposure.The research around heat exposure therapy is interesting ...but using a sauna can feel like one more thing on a laundry list of health practices we should all be "doing."This episode explores how Michael thinks about heat exposure from an evolutionary perspective, his thoughts on saunas, and how he uses heat exposure in his life.You'll walk away with a practical and powerful perspective on leveraging the power of the

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20:03

The Benefits of Heat

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/22

Michael reveals his thoughts on heat therapy—like saunas—after speaking with the world's leading heat-exposure researcher. You'll learn:Whether heat exposure therapy is worth it. (Hint: It depends on who you are).How heat therapy seems to offer some strong health benefits that mimic (but don't trump) exercise.Why heat therapy's impacts on fitness aren't as strong, but may be worthwhile for experimenters and elite athletes.How to figure out if heat therapy is worth it for you and the best way to do

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10:53

The Expedition: Downsides of "Natural" Foods, Dirty...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/19

*Member Post* This month's episode of The Expedition dives into a handful of important topics for your health, performance, and mindset.We're covering:A timely documentary I re-watched—I think it’s the best documentary ever made.Fascinating numbers on:How far Walmart workers walk during a shift.The number of steps that protects against the world’s top killer.How Gold Medal-winning Olympians balance intense training with relaxed training.The power of one additional hour of sleep.Data on being

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12:28

The Inactivity Paradox

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/17

*Member Episode* Today we're exploring fascinating and important findings about how sitting impacts health. You'll learn:Why inactivityis a source of pain and disease in Western people.Why some people are just as inactive as Westerners yet they avoid pain and disease.How changing how you rest can improve your health and performance, and also help you avoid pain.The origins of the “inactivity mismatch hypothesis” and three effective ways to improve how you rest to boost your health and performance.To

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18:01

The Power of Getting Lost

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/15

We tend to think getting lost is a bad thing, but it has legitimate benefits for our mindset, health, and creativity. We're covering:Six powerfulreasons why getting lost can be so great ...... and three great ways to get lost and reap the benefits.To learn more and read the referenced material, go to TWOPCT.com.Want full access to our full archive of 2% material? Become a Member at TWOPCT.com.

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11:05

Gear Not Stuff: 5 Books that Changed My Thinking

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/12

*Member Episode* This month's Gear Not Stuff episode features five amazing books and what I’ve learned from them. These books changed my thinking on:Navigating the modern food system and what to eat.Staying healthy in this strange modern world.Expressing myself on the page through writing.Telling a better and more persuasive story and weaving important information into those stories.Living better in a world full of distractions.Go to TWOPCT.com to listen to the full episode and watch the video

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15:25

Don't Die: Beat Back Pain

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/10

*2% Member Episode* — Today we're covering the impacts of back pain and a new study that found the best way to prevent and relieve back pain. Topics include:Wild stats on back pain and why back pain is the most common and debilitating pain. More than 80% of people experience it in their life.Why back pain creates downstream effects that can severely impact long-term health and longevity.A new study that investigated the most effective types of exercise to treat back pain.The three best exercises to

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28:45

Extreme Weight Loss With the UFC's Top Nutritionist

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/08

UFC 300 is this weekend. Fighters will lose up to 20 pounds in the five days before weigh-ins. Then they'll gain it all back in the 36 hours before the fight.We're covering the science of this extreme weight loss and the four lessons you can take from it. You'll learn:What to do when your weight changes day-to-day.The truth about low-carb diet results.How “calories in, calories out” is true but misses the big picture.How to lose weight in a way that makes you look and feel better—for the long

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10:12

Burn the Ships: April Edition

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/05

Michael reveals this month's Burn the Ships workout, the internet's most fun and effective monthly workout.You'll learn the science of how often you should do tough workouts, and we'll give the details on this month's workout, called Operation Tiger.It's designed tomake you stronger in every way so you can do epic stuff outdoors. It'll help you:Climb mountains.Hike, run, or ruck stronger down any trail.Chase down kids and grandkids.Be the Babe Ruth of your rec softball league or the Roger Federer of

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05:27

The Power of Observation

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/03

Michael explains an incredibly sensical and effective path to improvement. You'll learn:Why traditional goal setting fails anywhere from 80 to 95 percent of the time.A radical new way to think of improvement. It's not only easier, it's also more effective (and backed by decades of behavioral psychology).Tactics to use the method to improve your nutrition, work productivity, and fitness.Michael learned the method from Dr. Trevor Kashey, the supergenius featured in Michael's book, The Comfort

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22:22

How to Train for a Long Ruck

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/04/01

Michael explains how he's physically preparing for the GORUCK 50-mile rucking event in Normandy in June. You'll learn:Five big-picture training strategies for long rucks.How to implement those strategies.What a week of my training plan looks like.You may not be rucking 50 miles, but the information in this podcast can help you ruck any distancebetter so you can radically improveyour fitness.Being able to ruck farther also shifts your mindset. Long rucks redefine what you consider "long," expanding

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04:47

The Best D*mn Leg Exercise Ever

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/29

Michael talks about a 2-minute workout finisher he did to prepare for an expedition into some of the toughest mountains on earth. He's doing it again to prepare for a mountain run event and an 80k ruck in Normandy.The drill is brutal if you do it as instructed—but also brutally effective. You'll hate us as you do it but thank us when:Your rucking improves.Your knee pain goes away.You can power up mountains on your hikes and trail runs.Your legs and assets look better.Etc, etc, etc.Have fun, don't

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06:40

The Science of Running Better

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/27

Michael covers an important new study that shows us three tacts to run farther, faster, with less effort. You'll learn.How not to run.Findings from a giant study investigating running form and technique.Common running advice the study debunked.The three tactics the study found work to help you run farther, faster, with less effort.Tips and drills to apply those three tactics.Please go to TWOPCT.com toaccess the full podcast, video of the exercises, and links to all the posts and studies

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18:35

5 Lessons From the World's Largest Happiness Study

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/25

Michael reveals important and surprising findings from the World Happiness Report—one of the world’s most extensive happiness studies—and what you can learn from them. He covers:Unexpected and nuanced findings on how being social impacts happiness. (It’s not as simple as “spend more time with others.”)How to leverage the once-a-month rule of helping others.How you can use screen time to boost happiness.How to exit a negative behavior loop fed by seeking happiness.Why happiness is a counterproductive

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10:04

AMA - Our Brains On Smartphones

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/22

Michael explains what we can do to help the declining mental health rates, especially among teens. He covers:His recent appearance on Fox News to talk about the issue.Why teens are more susceptible to issues from smartphones and how adults are at risk of the same problems.Why the issue isn't as simple as "use your phone less." This one hits adults hard.What we can do at a governmental and institutional level to solve the smartphone conundrum.What parents who have kids and teens should consider doing

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11:48

My 12 Favorite Smartphone Apps

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/20

Michael gives a last call to join the2% Screen Time Challengeand then reveals his 12 favorite smartphone apps. These applications cover a wide range—from fitness and nutrition to mindfulness and music and much more. They'll improve your ideas, nutrition, productivity, fitness, mindset, and many other important facets of your life. Get 'em. Improve. Have fun, don't die.Read more at TWOPCT.comNote: Monday podcasts are always fully accessible to all. But you must be a Member of 2% to get full access to

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14:22

The 2% Screen Time Challenge

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2024/03/18

Today's episode will help you get your time and attention back. We're introducing the 2% Screen Time Challenge in partnership with Clearspace. Sign up for the challenge at TWOPCT.com. You'll learn:Why we're doing the 2% Screen Time Challenge and how it works. (Bonus: The challenge winner gets a GORUCK ruck and 2% dad hat).Why Michael hasn't found a better method to reduce screen time than the Clearspace app. How Clearspace "works" by breaking The Scarcity Loop, which is the most powerful behavior

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