Podcasts about hintsa performance

Leadership is about embracing sustainable practices, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning personal values with professional goals. Today's guest, Annastiina Hintsa, CEO of Hintsa Performance, shares her insights on achieving peak performance in both business and sports.Annastiina Hintsa is the CEO of Hintsa Performance, a world-leading evidence-based coaching company that helps top athletes and business professionals achieve sustainable success. Driven by science and guided by people, their methods have been tested in some of the most challenging business and sporting environments. Annastiina's journey began with her father, Dr. Hintsa, whose pioneering work with athletes like Haile Gebrselassie laid the foundation for their holistic performance model. Annastiina has expanded this legacy, working with over 50% of Formula One drivers and Fortune 500 CEOs, ensuring they reach and maintain high performance.Host Barry O'Reilly invites Annastiina to discuss her journey and the impact of Hintsa Performance. From her early involvement in the company to her leadership role today, Annastiina shares valuable lessons on balancing professional and personal well-being. The conversation covers the holistic nature of high performance, integrating physical activity, nutrition, mental energy, and more. Annastiina emphasizes the importance of defining personal success and maintaining perspective through life's challenges.Key Takeaways:Holistic Performance: Sustainable high performance involves a balance of physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mental energy, general health, and biomechanics.Defining Success: Personal success should be clearly defined, considering who you are and what you want beyond professional achievements.Maintaining Balance: Regularly scheduling recovery and downtime, both on a macro (yearly vacations) and micro (daily detachment rituals) level, is crucial for long-term success.Perspective and Resilience: Building resilience through multiple identity pillars helps maintain performance and happiness despite setbacks.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and being open to unlearning outdated practices is key to sustained growth.Additional Insights:Personal Influences on Leadership: Annastiina's father, Dr. Hintsa, played a pivotal role in shaping her understanding of high performance and well-being.Handling Setbacks: Viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and maintaining a broad perspective helps in overcoming challenges.Technology and High Performance: The rapid advancement of technology necessitates leaders to stay mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared for continuous adaptation.Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction to the episode02:56 - Annastiina on her early career and her father's influence"I worked with my dad early days. I was employee number three in the very, very early days..."03:25 - The turning point of joining the family business"when my father got sick. So he was, uh, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015, passed away 16 months after. And it was a turning point for for me...

Pete has been a performance director and strength and conditioning coach in elite sport and human performance for over 20 years. This has seen him be involved in coaching athletes for 4 Summer and one Winter Olympic Games. He is currently the performance director at Hintsa Performance. Pete has also held a variety of leadership or board positions in business, church and charities. Currently Advisory Board Chairman at US start-up Rewire Fitness Inc., and Advisory Board at UK start-up Hytro. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Pete shares his insights on what has allowed him to maintain a career at the highest level whilst maintaining a thriving family and personal life. Talking Points: The balance between striving and acceptance Why knowing values isn't enough When to push and when to step away The power of faith to offer a framework to thrive Why practitioner potential is determined by doing inner work beyond the coach Courage to stand in integrity If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.com Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details Connect with Pete: Pete's Twitter Pete's Instagram Pete's Linkedin

Tulshi is a highly experienced coach and has worked for elite organisations such as Hintsa Performance and Mercedes AMG Petronas, where was the first performance manager and coach for the world championship-winning Formula One team. Tulshi is the founder of the podcast: Unapologetically You. Tulshi and her co-host Kelly discuss their personal experiences regarding exhaustion, stress and anxiety and how you can find ways to integrate healthier habits to prevent burnout and build happier, healthier relationships at work and home. Tulshi has also recently published her first book Happiness Within: A Journey of Reflection and Self-Discovery What You'll Learn: In this episode, we discuss Tulshi's burnout, the challenges in being able to see it, and the process of reflection that has unlocked significant freedom in her career and life. Tulshi is another powerful female voice to add a perspective that I don't have with regards to the nuances female coaches experience in elite sport and her wisdom with regards to reflection and self-growth. Talking Points: Tulshi's inner drivers that led her into a career in pro sport Her process of burnout and how she overcame it The process of reflection Tulshi uses that enables her to live authentically and with integrity The key practices Tulshi uses to support her health and wellbeing If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.com Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details Connect with Tulshi Follow on Youtube Follow on Instagram Tulshi's book: Happiness Within: A Journey of Reflection and Self-Discovery Tulshi's Website

Moni omasta hyvinvoinnistaan kiinnostunut toivoo motivaation liekin roihuavan jatkuvasti, pystyvänsä tekemään fiksuja valintoja silloinkin, kun se on vaikeaa ja muuttaa omia tapojaan pysyvästi. Mm. näihin teemoihin pureudutaan tässä jaksossa. Miksi moni innostuu ja aikoo monenlaista, mutta tekemistä syntyy vain vähän? Miksi moni elämäntapamuutos tyssää 2-3 viikon jälkeen? Mitä meidän olisi tärkeä ymmärtää motivaatiosta? Miksi tavoitteita kannattaa asettaa ja miten se tehdään oikein? Miten tehdään muutos silloin kun se on vaikeaa? Mitä meidän tulisi ymmärtää tahdonvoimasta ja itsekontrollista? Miten tavat muodostuvat ja miten niistä tulee pysyviä? Mikä merkitys on elinympäristöllä onnistuneen muutoksen tekemisessä? Mitä kannattaa tehdä, jotta elämäntaparemontin tulokset pysyisi arjessa ympäri vuoden? Näitä ja muita teeman kysymyksiä pohditaan yhdessä Hintsa Performancen valmentajan Noora Hintsan kanssa. Linkit Optimal Performance - Hyvinvointiluennot ja verkkovalmennukset: https://www.optimalperformance.fi/ - Kuntosali ja valmennuskeskus, Helsinki: https://www.opcenter.fi/ Noora Hintsa - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonoora-hintsa-14a87b109/ - IG: https://www.instagram.com/eleonoorahintsa/ - Voittamisen anatomia: https://www.wsoy.fi/kirja/oskari-saari/aki-hintsa-voittamisen-anatomia/9789510408872 - Tuuppaus-jakso: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0smzSEokfimHZvEjKKui2g?si=1d8845ff6b8f4a2c

Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France. Tommy received a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo. Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.   Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood   Instagram Website Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram

Dr. Simon Rosalie joins the Mental RACE Podcast to discuss about how to reach an optimal mental and physical state in moments that count. A state which allows you to manage your finite attentional resources wisely and do the right thing at the right time in order to perform at your best.What is the science behind human decision making and attentional resources, and how to use that information to facilitate high performance? How do the best performers in the world do decisions and guide their attention? How could an ice hockey player prepare to maximise their changes to score in a game? How about Formula-1 and other car racing, what are key things to pay attention to in cornering, race start and overtaking situations? Should you focus more on the opponents or on yourself? What is “too much focus” and what is too little? How to engage more with your instincts and shut down the ruminating brain? What does imagery training have to do with this? What is quiet eye technique? Why lack of neck strength might limit your attentional resources in elite motor racing? How can you apply the principles of decision making and attentional resources to facilitate corporate high performance, such as delivering a sales pitch or handling a tough negotiation? Join my discussion with Dr. Rosalie and find out the answers to the above and more!Dr. Rosalie is one of the rare people who has in-depth experience both from research AND practice in elite level racing, ranging from Formula-1 to motorcycle racing. In addition, Dr. Rosalie has broad experience in other sports ranging from field hockey to triathlon. He is a biometrics engineer and a skill acquisition specialist who holds a PhD in motor learning and control. Dr. Rosalie works currently as a skills acquisition specialist for Hintsa Performance, consulting Hintsa Formula-1 drivers and their coaches. He has created a motorsport specific off-track skills learning programme in collaboration with Hintsa Performance, with the aim to maximise transfer from simulator and other off-track training to actual track racing. This product has been conceived in order to solve the problem of limited track time, and therefore practice time, in motor racing. Reach out to antti.kontsas@hintsa.com for more information about this novel service.Dr Rosalie´s research here:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Simon-RosalieYou can find Dr. Rosalie from LinkedIn and also ask questions via email: simon@simonrosalie.com.auEnjoy the show!

How do you develop such expertise that you are able to perform at so high level under so many obstacles and pressures as Sebastian Vettel did in the 2012 Brazil GP? Sebastian was leading the championship 13 points ahead of Alonso before the race. In the first lap, Sebastian collided with Bruno Senna and spun, whilst Alonso made his way up in the pack, looking like the title favourite then at the wet conditions. Sebastian seemed to do all the right things after the disastrous start. How is this possible? How is one able to "do the right thing" in chaotic and complex situations? Why deliberate experience is better for developing expertise than deliberate practice? In this episode I got the chance to talk with a long-standing colleague, great coach and academic, Dr. Neil Buchanan. We discussed most of the time about expertise - what it is and how to develop it, and brought about some practical examples from the corporate and sport world - including Sebastians´ race in 2012. For a more detailed record of what happened in that race, please listen to the man himself in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5ahzPxMmIDr. Neil Buchanan did his PhD in expertise and talent development. He is currently director for the performance psychology programme at University of Edinburgh. Neil also works as a performance coach for Hintsa Performance and has his own consultancy Overmind. Neil is a family man with wife and a daughter, who enjoys hill walks in beautiful Scotland. The specific topics we covered include narratives and their roles in our lives & expertise, routine expertise vs. adaptive expertise, psychological flexibility, fusing and defusing with thoughts and emotions, naturalistic decision making and more. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Tommy Wood joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:   What types of markers should you be testing, and when are they necessary? What can those in the general population be doing to optimize their health, specifically minimizing cognitive decline and physical decline as they age? What do elite level athletes and elite level professionals do differently?   Dr. Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. He is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. What we discuss: (0:00:04) - Optimizing health and performance  (0:12:53) - Improving infant and child development (0:22:39) - How dancing and video games impact brain development (0:29:25) - Development and health in children (0:42:20) - The importance of comprehensive blood tests (0:47:33) - Supplements, testing, and anti-aging (0:57:19) - NAD levels, lifestyle factors, and exercise (1:10:27) - The environment's impact on the human body (1:19:00) - Stimulating brain function and behavior change Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Tommy Wood: Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ Instagram: @drtommywood Get 10% Off Your Purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram. 

Chaim Oren is a wellbeing expert , keynote speaker and a podcaster . He frequently lectures about the contribution of wellbeing to companies bottom line and writes in different magazines such as: Forbes.  He is also a Brand Ambassador for Hintsa Performance- a global leader in wellbeing and human performance that advises Formula 1 drivers as well corporate executives. Chaim is an accomplished international marketer in the US, Europe and Israel. Having started his career at the New York office of Young & Rubicam, where he advised Fortune500 companies. After returning to Israel, he held senior management positions at global advertising and Public Relations agencies. Most recently he served as the Commercial Representative for the State of Connecticut in Israel.Chaim also had a major health problem and was given very little time to live. How did he survive?Support the show

Welcome to Kinsei-Do Corner. I'm your host, Jo, and on this show I sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness. On today's episode I had the pleasure of catching up with my old friend, former room mate and client, Gio, to talk about the Performance Coaching journey we took together in early 2022, and how this has positively impacted and continues to impact his life ever since. I essentially became a Performance Coach - as opposed to “just” an online trainer - via the certification program from one of the leading coaching companies in the world, Hintsa Performance, and one key part of this very rigorous program was working through Hintsa's entire Circle of Better Life coaching methodology with a real practical client for 5 months. Gio was this client, and through the work we did together, I became a better coach, and Gio - as you will learn in this episode - developed and refined the systems, habits and routines that allow him to lead his best life. So, if you ever wondered how coaching works, what a coach does and whether you too could benefit from working with one, you'll find all the answers in this fantastic conversation with Gio!

Insane speed needs incredible strength. If you've ever wondered why F1 drivers look so exhausted at the end of a race, here's your answer. Katie and Christian find out why F1 drivers need elite levels of fitness, why their necks, legs and cores need to be so strong and why staying hydrated is so important. Racing scientist Dr Diandra Leslie Pelecky talks through the ‘extremes' F1 drivers experience. Sebastian Vettel's former trainer Antti Kontsas of Hintsa Performance explains the real reason neck strength is so important. Former F1 driver Alexander Rossi returns to Formula Why to talk F1 training, to ruin Christian's dreams of ever being an F1 driver, and why super-fit F1 drivers have problems when shopping for shirts… Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Record or write your questions and send them to Why@F1.com 

In this episode we are discussing with Professor Steven Lockley why prioritising sleep is one of the most important measures, if not THE most important measure, to improve your energy and performance. Steven Lockley is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Neuroscientist at the Harvard Medical School specialising in sleep and circadian disorders. Steven has written the book "A short introduction to sleep" with Russel Foster. Steven has been working also as a consultant for Hintsa Performance, helping high performing individuals from F1 to the corporate world to optimise their sleep and mitigate effects of jet lag. In addition, Steven has develop the "timeshifter" app, a very handy and science-based tool to help you speed up the transition of your internal body clock whilst traveling, as well as assist you in managing shift work:https://www.timeshifter.com/the-shift-work-apphttps://www.timeshifter.com/the-jet-lag-appIf you are interested to hear what are the most important measures to ensure good quality sleep, how and why take into account your circadian rhythm, and how much sleep do we actually need, tune in to this episode! Warning - if you like to have several cups of coffee every day, don´t listen to this episode!

In this podcast, we speak with Pete McKnight, the Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance and a member of the Rewire Fitness advisory board.With over two decades of experience in the field, Pete has coached and managed the performance of some of the world's top F1 drivers. Summary:Pete's comprehensive approach to coaching elite sport and managing athletesA typical day in the life working with F1 teamsThe unique challenges and opportunities involved in coaching F1 driversHow to use science and research to inform the coaching processThe recruitment process for F1 coaches Characteristics which differentiate top athletesPete's thoughts on the F1 coaching practice compared to other populations (military, corporate professionals...)How to unlock performance outside of physiologyand much more... 

Tommy Wood in a Medical Doctor, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at University of Washington and IHMC visiting scientist, as well as consultant to Hintsa Performance´s Formula-1 drivers and other high performing individuals. I will be discussing with Tommy about the neurobiological basis of human performance and energy - and will also be diving to the science and practical implications of belief and placebo.

This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Tommy Wood, about cognition, the brain, and what we can do to support brain health. They discuss how the environment today brings with it challenges to the brain that can be both protective, but also potentially work against us. They discuss how important genetics is in determining your disease risk profile when it comes to conditions such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers, and how lifestyle affects this risk. They discuss the paper that Tommy co-authored with Josh Turnkett that evaluated lifestyle interventions that move in the needle in terms of protecting the degeneration of our cognitive function (more than just sudoku) and this provides practical recommendations for anyone wanting to protect their brain as they age. They also discuss the link between muscle mass and brain health, and much more!Paper discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36139364/ Tommy Wood is part of the research faculty at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on ways to increase resilience of, and treat injury of, the developing brain. He has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In addition to his role as a faculty at UW, he serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Alongside his career in medicine and research, he has invested time in developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. He uses his experiences in coaching and competing in rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing to inform his day-to-day interaction with clients looking to achieve long-term health and performance.Tommy can be found at http://drragnar.weebly.com/IG: @drtommywoodTommy's podcast: http://drragnar.weebly.com/podcastTommy's previous episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bcee261 Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products with the code MIKKI20 at www.nuzest.co.nzCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz

Why do so many of us chase success and financial wealth at the cost of our own well-being? We understate the critical link well-being plays in sustainable achievement & success. Our guest today will talk about the importance of investing in our health and wellness to achieve high performance.Annastiina Hintsa is the CEO of Hintsa Performance, the world's leading well-being company, helping top athletes and business professionals achieve sustainable success.During her career, Annastiina has closely observed and experienced the challenges relating to sustainable performance in an uncertain, high-pressure, fast-paced global context. When she experienced burnout working in top management consulting, she was faced with profound questions of meaning and balance. Later on, she joined Hintsa Performance as an entrepreneur, guiding people towards a life of meaning and sustainable high performance. From Formula 1 drivers to female entrepreneurs in rural Guatemala to top CEOs, to leading politicians, she has worked with a wide variety of clients.In this episode, Annastiina will talk us through the Hintsa method, and the importance of knowing your true identity, knowing your “why” and not compromising on your well-being no matter who you are. She will explain why better lives lead to better performance and will share some effective tips that will help you change your day, so you start strong and end stronger.Enjoy another meaningful conversation that will give you the tools to unlock happiness and well-being in your life! What You'll Learn in this Show:What happiness mean for Annastiina and what brings her true happinessA little bit about Stiina's background story and her professional journeyAbout Anastiina's awakening call and how she decided she needs to change her lifeWhat does Stiina's routine looks like and how she invests in her well-being throughout the dayThe importance of setting healthy boundaries and taking care of yourself The foundations of the Hintsa approach and how it can create transformation in people's livesAnd so much more...Resources:https://www.Hintsa.com Happinesssquad.com@MyHappinessSquad InstagramAshish Kothari LinkedInAnil Ramjiani LinkedInHappiness Squad Youtube ChannelBook:Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best LifeThe Core. Better Life, Better Performance

"Lisää energiaa". Tähän lauseeseen ja myös tavoitteeseen törmää hyvin usein nykyaikana keskusteluissa ihmisten kanssa. Ja mikä parasta, lisää energiaa on mahdollista saavuttaa! Liian usein tosin energiaa lähdetään hakemaan liikuntatottumusten sekä ravitsemuksen muutoksen kautta, mikä ei missään nimessä ole huono juttu, mutta tällöin jää todella tärkeitä ja tehokkaita menetelmiä ja näkökulmia huomioimatta. Onneksi minulla oli kunnia tällä kertaa saada avaamaan näitä näkökulmia ja menetelmiä isosti kunnioittamani valmentaja, jonka laaja kokemus niin eliittiurheilijoiden kuin tavantallaajienkien valmentamisesta takasi erittäin mielenkiintoisen keskustelun. Tämä valmenta on pitkän linjan Hintsa Performance ja hänen uuden MentalRACE yrityksen valmentaja, Heikki Huovinen. Seuraa Heikkiä: Sivusto: https://www.mentalrace.fi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_heikki/

Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France. Tommy received a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo. Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Why brain health is not a fixed state and can be upgraded throughout life Why we are so good at the physical and struggle to understand brain health Early onset vs. late onset cognitive decline Why early onset Alzheimers is not modifiable Why late onset Alzheimers is 90% of cases and can see improvements  Differences between Alzheimers and Dementia Why physical fitness is so important to brain health   To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthreport.com Connect with our guests: Dr. Tommy Wood on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

Description: You wouldn't think falling down a flight of stairs would be a moment that would redefine a career trajectory, but it did for our guest Annastiina Hintsa. The event forced her to realize that she was officially in a state of burnout and it opened her eyes to the link between wellbeing and sustainable performance. Now, as CEO of Hintsa Performance, Annastiina helps the likes of Formula 1 drivers and Fortune 500 C-Suiters find that holistic sweet spot in order to operate at peak levels and avoid burnout. In this episode of Redefiners, we talk with her about optimizing performance rather than maximizing it, and how to make behavioral changes that lead to sustained performance. It's a must-listen for leaders who want to inspire a culture of resiliency and healthy stamina in their own organizations. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these other Redefiners episodes: · Bridging Cultures & Building Brands: Marketing CEO Emily Chang Masters Both · Power, Politics and Purpose: Leadership Lessons with Former PM of Australia Julia Gillard · Trends and Takeaways: A Mid-Season Review with Clarke Murphy 

Hello everyone! This is episode number 39 with Dr. Tommy Wood, MD and PhD. To quote Dr. Wood from his website, he is a Research faculty member at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on ways to increase resilience of, and treat injury of, the developing brain. Dr. Tommy Wood has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In addition to his role as a faculty member at UW, he serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Dr. Wood invested time in developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He has published extensively and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. He also is interested in using his experiences in coaching and competing in rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing to inform Tommy's day-to-day interaction with clients looking to achieve long-term health and performance. Our today's conversation circles all around brain health. The episode starts by laying the foundation for what has to be taken into careful consideration when it comes to figuring out the balance between a flat-out obsessively stressful approach on the one extreme end and a don't-care-about-anything-do-whatever-feels-good mentality on the other hand whenever thinking about any specific lifestyle intervention. Keeping that in mind, the main part circled mostly around the complicated question surrounding easily implementable steps for virtually everyone that are effective at preventing rapid cognitive decline especially in later stages in life. Certainly one of the most practically useful and informative episodes so far and I really appreciate Dr. Tommy Wood for agreeing to talk to me today! Stay tuned for a part two and enjoy the episode for now! Find out more about Dr. Tommy Wood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ His Website: https://www.drragnar.com/ Find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drragnar You can contact Dr. Tommy Wood at drthomaswood@gmail.com . Find me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/monky_caliplayground/ Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPruchnewski More free stuff (books, videos and PDFs): https://linktr.ee/sapien_health Sapiens Playground on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNDo81K7jX7Thk0_NF_xng Listen to Sapiens Playground on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IcilHhRDVTiVxGO5uuYlp?si=ab520e5d7fc24a3a Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/sapiens-playground-a-place-for-true-health-unbiased/id1534777361 You can text me at sapiens.playground@web.de for podcast inquiries or any questions you have.

This week's episode focuses on what you should do when you have a patient or client who presents with an autoimmune diagnosis. How should you proceed? What needs to be addressed? We're here today with one of our nutritional endocrinology practitioner training graduates, Lisa Fouladi. Lisa is going to give us a little behind-the-scenes view of how she handles her patients with autoimmune conditions while discussing specific cases and people. Lisa is also known for her ability to assist patients with mystery conditions that they're having trouble resolving. Tune in to learn the tools in functional nutrition, assessments, and lifestyle that can help people reverse their autoimmune conditions.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [05:00] How Lisa developed the courage to tackle complex cases.  [10:00] Food first when dealing with weight gain.  [16:00] Recommending other practitioners replenish some of the nutrients through IV Micronutrient Therapy.  [22:00] Consistency with diets and nutrients. [25:00] Cutting out two non-negotiables, gluten, and dairy. [30:00] If you have an understanding of physiologic and biochemical imbalances, you're able to assist clients with almost everything.   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Autoimmune diseases may not need to be a lifelong problem that can only be dealt with steroids or other prescription drugs. With functional nutrition and lifestyle and an understanding of physiologic and biochemical imbalances, autoimmune diseases could be reversed. Everyone is different with autoimmune diseases and complex cases, and consistency is key.   RESOURCE LINKS   Immune Modulation Strategies Guide www.BalanceUrBodNutrition.com   GUEST BIO: Lisa Fouladi is a functional nutritionist. She helps clients to break free from low energy, pain, and long-term health and weight issues so that they can enjoy the freedom that good and vibrant health provides – she feels she has the best job in the World! Lisa is committed to achieving breakthroughs for each of her clients. What this means is that she listens and watches summits, conferences, and webinars, gets lost on Pubmed doing research on client health and nutrition issues, binge reads health, nutrition, and food blogs, journal articles from various scholarly academic journals, and pours this information into practical action plans for her clients so they achieve the health and energy of their dreams. She is an eternal student (aka mega nutrition nerd), and has an insatiable curiosity to use this information to help people. Lisa's approach is unique and science-based, integrating the disciplines of Clinical Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Integrative and Functional Nutrition, and Coaching to uncover the root causes and systemic imbalances of health issues. Whilst it is true that you can't change your health overnight, with your commitment to a program, Lisa can help you to break free of your health issues, to have more energy and vibrant health, and start to feel better every day. It really IS possible, but most people need support. Lisa would love to help you! In addition to being a Nutritional Endocrinology Coach at the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Lisa has a private practice, and is a Clinical Nutritionist at Hintsa Performance. For more information, visit: www.BalanceUrBodNutrition.

We continue the Spring/Summer 2022 season in conversation with James Hewitt, a leading human performance scientist and speaker. We talk of James's own journey in wellbeing, from his cycling racing in France to his time at Hintsa Performance and beyond. At the core of the conversation is the importance of measuring wellbeing, focused on James's framing of knowledge work as a cognitive endurance activity just as cycling (among other sports) is a physical endurance activity. The podcast is also now a vodcast. Check out the video version at: dailyreset.me/cwo

Jacob Jungell got master's degree of Exercise Physiology in Univeristy of Jyväskylä. He has then worked as Project Worker and Lecturer in Arcada Univeristy of Applied Sciences, in Helsinki Finland. Currently he is working as a Teacher in Solvalla Sports Insitute and as Performance Coach in Hintsa Performance. ------------------------------------ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

Jacob Jungell got Master's degree of Exercise Physiology in University of Jyväskylä. He has then worked as Project Worker and Lecturer in Arcada Univeristy of Applied Sciences, in Helsinki Finland. Currently he is working as a Teacher in Solvalla Sports Insitute and as Performance Coach in Hintsa Performance. ------------------------------------ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

Dr. Tommy Wood is a UK-trained MD with a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before attending medical school at the University of Oxford. Tommy's work and research interests include the physiological and metabolic responses to brain injury and how that impacts brain health across the lifespan, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both elite athletes and the general population. He sits on the scientific advisory boards of multiple digital health companies as well as Hintsa Performance, with whom he implements nutrition and lifestyle strategies to optimise performance in Formula 1 drivers. Tommy is also a founding director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and associate editor for the Wiley journal Lifestyle Medicine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHniQOmflJI This episode has the answers. In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome John Noonan, a strength and conditioning coach with 15 years of experience ranging from private clients to Premier League Footballers and Olympians.Tune in as we talk about the intricate training methods behind Formula 1 and Formula 2 motorsports professionals, the power of neck and breath training, business tactics, and much more.You'll gain loads of insight into the strategies and psychology of training Formula 1 athletes, the busy schedule of practicing and racing, and what activities and techniques really make a difference in racers' performance. “We're not gonna try and make you 10% fitter or 10% stronger. You're fit enough. Of course, we can keep pushing those margins… but we're not gonna spend an extra hour a week on that if we think the return is minimum”, John Noonan. Episode Timeline | What You'll Learn:00:13 – Introducing John Noonan & The topics of today's episode02:53 – Business goals and challenges in 2022: Leveraging time, money mindset, passive income, & building credibility as an online coach14:20 – Group courses: Are they the best option for your coaching business?22:17 – The story behind John's nickname, “The Glute”24:32 – What it's like to work and train in F1 motorsports & How he got into motor racing46:01 – How much time do you train athletes for and what are you doing with them?49:42 – Why all motorsports athletes do neck work1:03:56 – Why world-class sprint coaches are THE best coaches in the world1:05:09 – How breathing and the ribcage has a direct influence on the pelvis & What this means for injury probability1:14:27 – What I would do if I could take charge of Manchester United…1:18:30 – Integrity, accountability, honesty, and the power of leveraging and supporting your network.1:25:04 – Which 3 people would you bring to a deserted island?Watch this episode on YouTubeIf you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Resources Mentioned:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiConnect with David Grey Rehab:Visit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramListen to more podcast episodesSubscribe to our YouTube channelVisit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform!Check out our programsJohn Noonan is a performance coach, lecturer and business owner with over 15 years' experience coaching in elite sport and the public domain. To date, he has worked with professional youth, senior and international athletes in a range of performance sports including: football, rugby union/league, winter Olympic snow sports, boxing, hockey, golf and formula motor racing. He currently holds positions with Hintsa Performance and works with various athletes and corporate clients, as well as provides coach mentorship through his performance consultancy business at Noonan Performance Limited. Connect with John Noonan:Visit his websiteFollow him on InstagramSubscribe to his YouTube channelFollow him on TwitterConnect with him on LinkedIn

If you want to inspire a culture of resiliency and healthy stamina in your own organization, this is the episode for you. You wouldn't think falling down a flight of stairs would be a Redefiner moment that would change a career trajectory, but it was for our guest Annastiina Hintsa. Because the event forced her to realize that she was officially in a state of burnout and it opened her eyes to the link between wellbeing and sustainable performance. Now, as CEO of Hintsa Performance, Annastiina helps the likes of Formula 1 drivers and Fortune 500 C-Suiters find that holistic sweet spot in order to operate at peak levels and avoid burnout. In this episode of Redefiners, we talk with her about optimizing performance rather than maximizing it, and how to make behavioral changes that lead to sustained performance. Enjoy this must-listen episode. Show notes:  Employee Well-Being: It is Now or Never | Thought Leadership | Russell Reynolds Associates

We're closing SEASON 1 of The Hospitality Resilience Series with this beautiful session on "Leading Wellbeing" with our special guest, Pekka Pohjakallio. The Covid-19 pandemic has shone the spotlight brightly on the topic of employee wellbeing. Organisations have recognised the need to respond and to take care of their people. Pekka Pohjakallio joins us on the Hospitality Resilience Series  to discuss the world of #HybridWork, what companies are doing to improve employee #wellbeing, how it impacts #performance and why #leaders need to take care of themselves. About Pekka Pohjakallio: Pekka brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership and is an executive mentor and business development director at Hintsa. He is a highly regarded keynote speaker and a past nominee for ‘Speaker of the Year' by Finnish speaker agency Speakerforum. About Hintsa: Well-known for its work in Formula One with drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, Hintsa Performance is a global leader in human high-performance coaching. The firm helps clients achieve sustainable high performance with methods proven in elite sport and Fortune 500. STAY TUNED FOR SEASON 2 of the Hospitality Resilience Series - Coming your way The Hospitality Resilience Series seeks to challenge existing mindsets, exchange personal insights, discuss practical solutions and provide a forum for shared experiences that will help build personal solutions. This session was co-hosted by Jonathan Humphries, Chris Mumford  and Jon Hazan. In the same category:Finding your inner-balance and focus, on your journey to building personal resilience with Zen Monk, Marcel RedingThe future of Sleep: How to reduce stress and improve your personal performance with Yadid Ayzenberg On adaptability and the need to change - Building personal resilience and inner immunity with Sean WorkerOn honing your gut instinct and eating healthy to build up resilience with Rhaya JordanJoin the Hospitality Resilience Community on: Linkedin: Hospitality Resilience Group Instagram: @HospitalityResilience  or visit our website to stay up to date on all upcoming discussions and events. The Hospitality Resilience Series is powered by HoCoSo, Cervus Leadership Consulting and Atlas Coaching

Tommy Wood is part of the research faculty at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on ways to increase resilience of, and treat injury of, the developing brain. He has a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In addition to his role as a faculty at UW, he serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Alongside his career in medicine and research, he has invested time in developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. He uses his experiences in coaching and competing in rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing to inform his day-to-day interaction with clients looking to achieve long-term health and performance.Tommy can be found at https://www.drragnar.com/IG: @drtommywoodStudiesSweden, linoleic acid and CVD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334131/Swedish study SAT v PUFA and muffins: https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/63/7/2356Brisk walking and hippocampal volume: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4425252/

Today’s guests are Mike T. Nelson and Dr. Tommy Wood. Mike T. Nelson, CSCS, CISSN, MSME, PhD is a fitness consultant with a passion for biomechanics, exercise physiology, and neurology. He is the owner of Extreme Human Performance, an instructor for health and fitness at Globe University. Mike graduated with a PhD in Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Tommy Wood is a Research assistant professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Pediatrics. He also serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Mike and Tommy cover two primary topics in today’s episode: the concept of the physiologic reserve/headroom/bioenergetic reserve and misnomers around breathing. The overall theme they tackle is that the organism needs stress, not just for performance, but for health, longevity, and healthy aging. Listen in as Mike and Tommy discuss the concept of the physiologic headroom, applying stress to improve an athlete’s level of antifragility, and increasing cognitive control over your breathing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [02:25] A primer on the concept of the bioenergetic reserve [14:42] Increasing your physiologic flexibility [20:55] How the brain factors into improving physiologic reserve [27:06] Exercise versus recreation [33:16] What people get wrong regarding breathing [42:28] A primer on nasal breathing [51:24] Nasal breathing versus mouth breathing [58:14] Mike and Tommy’s parting advice Links: https://www.rebel-performance.com/athlete-development (Become an Apex Athlete with Rebel Performance here) https://www.rebel-performance.com/coach-development (Become a top 10% coach with Rebel Performance here)

Not one to shy away from controversy, Dr. Tommy Wood has worked with some of the highest performing athletes in the world. From Formula One to Ironmans, what are some of the key takeaways Tommy had on behavior change from that experience? You would be surprised at how little free time these people have. I also get the chance to pick Tommy's brain on the problems with nutritional epidemiology, genetics, and how to evaluate nascent supplements and compounds where little research may exist. Who is Tommy Wood? Tommy Wood is a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the University of Washington Division of Neonatology. The majority of his academic work has focused on developing therapies for brain injury in newborn infants, but also includes adult neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as nutritional approaches to sports performance.Tommy received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before obtaining his medical degree from the University of Oxford. After working as a doctor in central London, he moved to Norway for his PhD work, and then to the University of Washington as a postdoc. Alongside his academic training, Tommy has coached athletes in a dozen sports, from weekend warriors to Olympians and world champions. He is the outgoing President of the Physicians for Ancestral Health society, a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and sits on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance, which includes researching performance optimization strategies for F1 drivers.Tommy’s current research interests include the physiological and metabolic responses to brain injury and their long-term effects on brain health, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He and his wife Elizabeth share their home with two energetic (and goofy) boxers, and in his spare time, Tommy can usually be found cooking, hiking, reading, or lifting something heavy. Highlights[7:21] Bad science and nutritional epidemiology[12:03] Are direct to consumer genetic tests a joke?[32:05] How can we improve the research on cannabis?[40:10] Behavior change in Formula One drivers[47:55] Sacrificing longevity for short term performance[51:30] Traumatic brain injury[1:00:08] Is there hope for exogenous ketones? ResourcesCHEMEX CoffeemakerAeroPress Coffee and Espresso MakerHigh Protein Intake Is Associated with Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Community23andmeWhen Brains Collide by Michael LewisBehave by Robert SapolskySponsorsBLUblox What brands of blue light blockers do I recommend? BluBlox is definitely a go-to. The CEO Andy Mant on the show before where we got into a really deep dive on blue light. If you get any amount of blue light in your glasses, no matter if it’s 3%, 10%, it disrupts melatonin production. So Andy has created blue light blockers that hold up to the highest standards. And in fact, you can see he’s tested it versus other brands and that they always come out on top.Quality matters. If you head over to blublox.com and plug in the code “DS15”, you’re going to get 15% off your order.TroscriptionsOne of my favorite tools for cognitive enhancement, especially after long plan rides, is Blue Cannatine. The delivery mechanism is unique (buccle troche). It is especially effective for me on improving short-term memory, focus, and verbal fluency.It’s the closest thing that I found to NZT and I think you guys should try it out. Get yours at troscriptions.com. Plug in the code BOOMER for 10% OFF your “Limitless” experience.Full disclosure: I am involved with the company (I like the product that much).Continue Your High Performance Journey with Dr. Tommy WoodWebsite https://www.drragnar.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/drragnarInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Dr. Tommy Wood.  I’m so glad to have him on, and I know you are going to love this episode!  Tommy has the ability to make the complex sound simple, and his depth of knowledge on a wide range of topics is amazing. Dr. Wood is a research faculty at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Pediatrics.  His work focuses on ways to increase resilience of, and treat injury of, the developing brain.  This may not seem relevant but his knowledge of brain injuries provides some interesting comments on what we can all do if we bang our head falling from our bikes.  With a Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo, he has a more than credible background.  He also serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance.  Of more relevance to the conversation is that Dr. Wood has invested much time in developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. He has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.  He uses his experiences in coaching and competing in rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing to inform his day-to-day interaction with clients looking to achieve long-term health and performance. I had so many questions for Dr. Wood that we spoke for quite a long time but you won’t notice the minutes tick by as we discuss: How to balance winter training goals of improving fitness while still maintaining an immune system resilient enough to withstand coronavirus Why a keto diet might work for endurance athletes, as long as you are patient Polarised training - a good choice for longevity Tommy’s "If it’s working for you, how can I argue with that?” philosophy to training and nutrition Nose breathing and why it’s the easiest way to make sure you keep your training intensity low Advice on getting better sleep (TIP: it’s what you’ve heard before but it never harms to have good advice independently confirmed) Lifestyle medicine advice on how to die young as old as possible How Omega 3 fats and creatine supplementation might help if you have a bike crash and hit your head Tommy has such a depth of varied knowledge, I’m pretty certain you would like to follow him.  Here are the best places: Website - https://www.drragnar.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drragnar “Metabolic health and lifestyle medicine should be a cornerstone of future pandemic preparedness” Tommy mentions Dr. Terry Wahls when we were chatting abut how he helped his step-brother with MS - You can read more about Dr. Wahls HERE and also find out more about her book The Wahls Protocol: A radical New way to treat all auto-immune conditions If you have suffered with a head injury then Tommy mentioned a book which you might be interested in, “How to feed a brain” by Cavin Balaster If you are interested in using creatine as a supplement then the best source is Creapure.  To check the integrity of all supplements then go to Informed Sport if you are in the UK and NSFsport if you are in the USA We talked about the benefit of sun light or bright light. A simple way to test this is to install a LuxMeter app on your phone. This is the link to the iPhone version. To find out more about Simon’s SWAT programme, please click HERE  Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com

My guest in this episode of the podcast “Leadership is the Competitive Advantage” is Annastiina Hintsa, CEO of Hintsa Performance. Hintsa Performance is a world-renowned coaching company that has helped ambitious people achieve sustainable high performance for over 20 years now. The holistic Hintsa coaching method has been used by Fortune 500 executives and world-class athletes like F1 Champions Fernando Alonso and Mika Häkkinen. Annastiina has lately taken over Hintsa Performance from his father, the founder Dr Aki Hintsa. After working in top management consulting firm and experiencing firsthand a burnout, she was faced with profound questions about balance and meaning in life as well as how to achieve sustainable high performance. We will, among other topics, have a chance to glimpse into Annastiina’s inspirational personal journey as it conveys a clear message that the way to improve performance and find fulfillment is through better health and wellbeing. I am really glad that Annastiina will join us at the Estonian Human Resource Management Association's annual conference this November as one of the keynote speakers. “My personal mission is to help people live a life of meaning and consequently achieve sustainable high performance. We also help organizations to create optimal conditions for those individuals to succeed. That is what we are all about. That is what I am all about as well. It is important to understand that my father’s main thesis was that success is a byproduct of a holistic health and wellbeing. Our wellbeing is actually the foundation for sustainable performance. In other words – living a better life is what leads to a better performance. While working in Ethiopia, it was the Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie who inspired my father to study what made Haile one of the best distance runners in the history. Haile’s life was integrated with all elements in his environment geared towards supporting his goals and running ambitions. It became clear that optimal performance derives from a healthy, balanced life. Taking care of your wellbeing allows you to function at your full potential. This inspired my father to develop the so-called circle of better life. He drew a circle and on the outer layer he placed the following six elements: physical activity, nutrition, recovery, biomechanics, mental energy and general health. The middle of the circle he called the core – it represents your identity, goals, and the sense of control. That is why we here at Hinsa Performance always ask about your identity. Do you know who you are? About your purpose. Do you know what you want? And finally are you in control of your life? It is through the process of exploring those themes that we build the different blocks that actually matter to you the most as well as help you keep a balance in knowing your identity and core motivations. And it is unbelievable how little we pay attention to the core and take time to think about these crucial questions.” – Annastiina Hintsa Listen and enjoy!

Today’s guest is Dr. Tommy Wood, a Research assistant professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Pediatrics. He also serves as President of Physicians for Ancestral Health, and on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In this episode, we discuss scientific literacy and how a non-practitioner or specialist (your average fitness buff, in other words) can become more comfortable reading primary literature and ask better questions towards improving your health and performance. We also talk about how normative average values around blood chemistry can be misleading to athletes. Tommy also talks about his overall mission in the field of sports science, namely: “How can I make your brain and your body as healthy as possible for your entire lifespan? Pretty much everything that I’m a proponent of when it comes to long-term health and performance is maximizing your biochemical, physiological, physical reserve: What’s the difference between what you have to be able to do every day, and what you’re physically capable of? The bigger that reserve, the better everything is.” Listen in as Tommy shares the value of having a journal club or a “challenge network”, why standards for athletic performance are regressing down to the lowest common denominator, and why most athletes should be taking creatine. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [10:38] Why Tommy believes that most preclinical work is a waste of time [14:14] How to become more scientifically literate as a layman 23:50] Why data around athletic performance is often misapplied [39:20] The benefits of taking creatine [45:57] Tommy’s favorite recent read Reach Out to Tommy Wood at: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ (Dr. Tommy Wood on Instagram) https://twitter.com/drragnar?lang=en (Dr. Tommy Wood on Twitter) https://www.drragnar.com/ (DrRagnar.com) Links: https://www.rebel-performance.com/ (Rebel Performance) https://www.amazon.com/Behave-Biology-Humans-Best-Worst/dp/1594205078 (Behave by Robert M. Sapolsky) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db-PC_NWLN8 (Lies, Damn Lies, and Genetics) https://biopharmguy.com/ (BioPharmGuy)

The second edition of The Carnivore Code (new cover and index!) is available for pre-order now!  www.Thecarnivorecodebook.com release date is August 4th 2020 in ebook, print, and audiobook formats.    Tommy Wood MD, PhD is an elite-level professional nerd who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports.  He has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine cognition, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. He is also CSO (Chief Snake Officer) at the Costa Rican Center for Bro Research. Tommy lives in Seattle with his wife Elizabeth and their two goofy boxers. In his spare time he can usually be found cooking, reading, or lifting something heavy.   Time Stamps:   10:15 Tommy on Coronavirus. 13:00 Why it's okay to be wrong as a scientist. 15:00 Where are we now with Coronavirus? (12:24) (14:20-14:59)   22:17 Boris Johnson Moves To Ban Junk Food Discount Deals To Fight Obesity https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-junk-food-ban-buy-one-get-one-free-obesity-coronavirus-a9611766.html   24:45. Tommy’s article on metabolic health and pandemics.Metabolic health and lifestyle medicine should be a cornerstone of future pandemic preparedness Metabolic health and lifestyle medicine should be a cornerstone of future pandemic preparedness https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/lim2.2   27:45  COVID-19 severity is predicted by earlier evidence of accelerated aging https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.10.20147777v1   37:10 Is there an ideologically ‘’perfect’’ diet.   40:25 How does metabolic health affect our immune system? (38:44)   FIGURE 41:47  An elastic-net logistic regression approach to generate classifiers and gene signatures for types of immune cells and T helper cell subsets https://bmcbioinformatics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12859-019-2994-z   42:55 The NLRP3 inflammasome: Role in metabolic disorders and regulation by metabolic pathways https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29339210/ 45:15   Analysis and modulation of the TH1/TH2 cytokine balance https://www.imd-berlin.de/en/subject-information/diagnostics-information/th1th2-cytokine-balance.html   46:57  Relationship between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and insulin resistance in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4357061/   56:10. Are ethnic populations at greater risk?     59:10  Impact of obesity and metabolic syndrome on immunity https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/7/1/66/4524061   60:15. Insulin Resistance.    1:14:50 What causes pathologic insulin resistance?   1:19:07 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (1:19:30)    1:19:29  Increase of Adipose tissue little lake acid in US adults in the last half centuryhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4642429/   1:32:29   Tissue levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids during early human development https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1532827/   1:31:52  Differential metabolic effects of saturated versus polyunsaturated fats in ketogenic dietshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15070924/   1:35:52   Dietary a little lake acid elevates endogenous 2-AG anandamide and induces obesity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3458187/   1:37:10 Saturated fatty acids (studies) (1:50:20)   1:37:33  Effects of step-wise increase in dietary carbohydrate on circulating saturated fatty acids and palmitoleic acid in adults with metabolic syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415333/   1:46:14. Dietary stearic acid leads to a reduction of visceral adipose tissue in athymic nude mice https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25222131/   1:47:53 Elevated serum C-reactive protein and free fatty acids among non-diabetic carriers of missense mutations in the gene encoding lamin A/C (LMNA) with partial lipodystrophy.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12524233/ 1:52:31  Muscle and nerve pathology in Dunnigan family partial lipodystrophy https://n.neurology.org/content/68/9/677.figures-only   1:54:06  Effects on coronary heart disease of increasing polyunsaturated fat in place of saturated fat: a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20351774/ 1:49:45  Effects of 4-hydroxnonenal on vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cell redox signaling and function in health and disease.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231713000396   2:00:04  Incorporation of 13-hydrooxyoctadecadienoic acid (13-HODE) into epidermal ceramides and phospholipids: phospholipids C-catalyzed release of novel 13 HODE-containing diacylglycerol https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8169529/   2:04:45.  Fructose.   2:06:21  Fructose in perspective https://www.researchgate.net/publication/244479961_Fructose_in_perspective   2:11:33  Metabolic effects of fructose and worldwide increase in obesity https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00019.2009   2:13:06  The effects of fructose intake on serum uric acid vary among controlled dietary trials https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3327749/#:~:text=Hypercaloric%20supplementation%20of%20control%20diets,with%20no%20evidence%20of%20heterogeneity.   2:14:32  Effect of fructose on body weight in controlled feeding trials https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/full/10.7326/0003-4819-156-4-201202210-00007   2:15:16  Effect of fructose on blood pressure. A systematic review and met analysis of controlled feeding trials. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.182311   2:06:44  Challenging the fructose hypothesis: new perspectives on fructose consumption and metabolism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649105/   2:20:35  Substituting honey for refined carbohydrates protects rats from hypertriglyceridemic and pro oxidative effects of fructose.   https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/132/11/3379/4687329   2:26:40 Tomy’s experience on a nose to tail carnivore diet.   2:32:10 Where to find Tommy online/the most radical thing he has done recently. Heart & Soil: www.heartandsoilsupplements.com    Nutrisense (Continuous Glucose Monitor- CGM): www.Nutrisense.io, use the code CarnivoreMD for 20$ off.    BluBlox: www.blublox.com use the code CarnivoreMD for 15% off your order   White Oak Pastures: Use the code CARNIVOREMD at www.whiteoakpastures.com for 10% off your first order!   Belcampo: Use the Code CarnivoreMD for 20% off!    JOOVV: www.joovv.com/paul To subscribe to my newsletter visit: carnivoremd.com   My contact information:   Book: www.thecarnivorecodebook.com   PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/paulsaladinomd   SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: @carnivoremd Website: carnivoremd.com Twitter:@carnivoremd  Facebook: Paul Saladino MD email: drpaul@carnivoremd.com  

Episode 41: Andy McDonald chats to Performance Coach and Physiotherapist Bradley Scanes. Bradley is currently the Physio and Performance Coach for Max Verstappen at Redbull Racing through Hintsa Performance. Alongside F1 Brad is a consultant to British Gymnastics and works privately. He has enjoyed previous roles at British Basketball, Southend Football Club, the NHS and lectured at the University of Essex. In this episode with Brad he provides an interesting account of the Physio role in F1, the physical demands placed upon the neck and discusses the risk v reward of interventions before competiton.  The end of episode educational content from Vald Performance this week focusses on the Eccentric Utilization Ratio.  In this episode Andy & Brad discuss:  Brad’s background Physical Demands of F1Role of an F1 Physiotherapist Drivers NeckRisk v reward of treatment before performanceDriver data and physiological understanding  Vald Performance Education Feature:Eccentric Utilization Ratio Where you can find Brad:  Twitter InstagramLinkedIn Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team  Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth

The second edition of The Carnivore Code (new cover and index!) is available for pre-order now!  www.Thecarnivorecodebook.com release date is August 4th 2020 in ebook, print, and audiobook formats.    Tommy Wood MD, PhD is an elite-level professional nerd who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports.  He has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine cognition, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. He is also CSO (Chief Snake Officer) at the Costa Rican Center for Bro Research. Tommy lives in Seattle with his wife Elizabeth and their two goofy boxers. In his spare time he can usually be found cooking, reading, or lifting something heavy.   Time Stamps: 8:07 Start of Podcast 8:52 The mechanism of caffeine/other compounds found in coffee/tea/chocolate in the human body. 11:27 Paul’s thoughts on coffee.  15:42 Tommy’s thoughts on coffee. 21:37 Human detoxification of plant toxins.  24:22 Regional differences in genetics. 26:00 Benefits of  Elimination diet. 27:37 Tommy’s issues with low carb diets. 29:52 Is insulin anabolic?  36:07 Protein requirements  37:17 Physiologic insulin resistance.  51:47 What Causes insulin resistance?  58:12 Digestion of processed fat and carbohydrate  59:47 What is the fastest way to fix insulin resistance? 1:01:47 How the processing of food changes your physiology.  1:04:22 Insulin resistance in asian populations. 1:06:32 The bagel study. 1:08:37 Low-carb-high fat vs. low fat-high carb.  1:12:07 Electrolyte balance on low carb diet.  1:17:47 Where to find Tommy online? 1:19:57 The most radical thing Tommy has done recently. References:  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235366395_Addition_of_Carbohydrate_or_Alanine_to_an_Essential_Amino_Acid_Mixture_Does_Not_Enhance_Human_Skeletal_Muscle_Protein_Anabolism Nutrisense (Continuous Glucose Monitor- CGM): www.Nutrisense.io, use the code CarnivoreMD for 20$ off.    BluBlox: www.blublox.com use the code CarnivoreMD for 15% off your order   White Oak Pastures: Use the code CARNIVOREMD at www.whiteoakpastures.com for 10% off your first order!   Belcampo: Use the Code CarnivoreMD for 20% off!    JOOVV: www.joovv.com/paul To subscribe to my newsletter visit: carnivoremd.com   My contact information:   Book: www.thecarnivorecodebook.com   PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/paulsaladinomd   SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: @carnivoremd Website: carnivoremd.com Twitter:@carnivoremd  Facebook: Paul Saladino MD email: drpaul@carnivoremd.com

Over the last 19 years Owen has worked with youth, senior, international and professional athletes as well as working in the entertainment and corporate health industries, spending time working in London, Australia, and New Zealand. He also has a history, as an athlete, in rugby, CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. In this episode Owen discusses: Helping people become better versions of themselves. What it takes to coach a human being. Why mistakes and frustrations are actually net positives in the long run. His 10 years at Hartpury College and University. Why you must take into consideration the other aspects of athletes' lives. How Student Athletes often have basic life skills missing and how these can limit performance. How he overcame some of these absent life skills in his athletes. His new role contracting for Hintsa Performance and working with Mercedes. You can keep up to date with Owen via his Instagram: @betterhumanperformance . Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

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A new episode of Inside Formula One with Mika Häkkinen is out. Mika and Mark talks about the following topics: - Mika's opinions about a potentially short 2020 F1 season. How will it affect the results, if the season is a short one? What needs to be taken into consideration because the drivers haven't drove in a long time? Hintsa Performance and how Aki Hintsa influenced Mika's career. What is the role of the driver's physical performance in modern day F1? (7:15) Discussion about the film ‘Heroes' which Mika made with rally driver Michelle Mouton, F1 driver Felipe Massa and sports car champion Tom Kristensen. (14:40) Fan questions: (24:55) Did Mika tell Arton Senna that he needed bigger balls in Estoril GP? Does Mika like the modern F1 when the cars are super technical? What is the best press conference question Mika had in his career? Uusimmassa Inside Formula One with Mika Häkkinen-podcastin jaksossa Mika ja Mark pureutuvat seuraaviin puheenaiheisiin: Mikan mielipide mahdollisesti lyhyestä F1-kaudesta. Miten se vaikuttaa tallien voimasuhteisiin, ja mitä tallien ja kuljettajien pitää ottaa huomioon, koska kuljettajat eivät ole istuneet F1-auton ratin takana pitkään aikaan ennen ensimmäisiä kilpailuja? Hintsa Performance ja Aki Hintsan vaikutus Mikan uraan. Millaista roolia kuljettajan fyysinen kunto näyttelee tämän päivän formuloissa? (7:15) 14:40 Elokuva 'Heroes', ja millaista sitä oli tehdä rallikuski Michelle Mouton, Felipe Massan sekä touring car-kuljettaja Tom Kristensenin kanssa? (14:40) Kuulijakysymykset: (24:55) Sanoiko Mika todella Arton Sennalle, että hänen pitäisi kasvattaa suuremmat kivekset? Pitääkö Mika moderneista F1-autoista, koska ne ovat niin teknisiä? Mikä on paras lehdistötilaisuuden kysymys, joka Mikalta kysyttiin hänen urallaan?

Episode 26: Andy McDonald catches up with Pete McKnight the Hintsa Performance Director of Coaching & Sports Science. Pete has also been a Strength & Conditioning Coach in elite sport and human performance for almost two decades, working across multiple organisations including the French Ski Federation, Leicester CCC, England & Wales Cricket, UK Athletics, The English Institute of Sport and he was previously Chairman of the Board of Directors for the UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA). In this conversation Andy & Pete discuss: His current role at Hintsa The skills, qualities and lessons Pete carried forward in the journey director. Stability at homeGoal setting Skills: leadership, communication, building a team, systems, program developmentWhat Pete learnt from being at the English Institute of Sport MDT environment Preparedness to lead a discipline / department Preparedness to progress to Director / Head of Dept Challenges he faces and strategies he deploysAdvising yourself in hindsightPeople that have Inspired him Books and resourcesChanging jobs, accepting and turning down offers Were you can find PeteTwitterLinkedIn Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:Instagram TwitterOur Website Our team Andy McDonald  Ben Ashworth

The Billion-dollar industry of Formula 1 motorsport, where milliseconds can be the difference between 100’s of millions of dollars or potential loss of life.To quote Jackie Stewart the British 3-time World Champion - “There is no doubt that Formula 1 has the best risk management of any sport or any industry in the world.” Today’s guest is at the epicenter of this incredible industry of Formula 1 racing. He is the Managing Director of Sports at Hintsa Performance – where he develops and manages the Performance and medical programs for the teams and drivers of the FIA Formula One World Championships. He watches over an elite high-performance team of coaches and medical personal who keep the drivers and teams at the peak of performance for the grueling year-long season of Formula 1. To understand the success of Hintsa Performance you simply need to look at the scoreboard – they have a track record of 14 Formula 1 World Drivers Championships and 6 Constructors championships.Dr. Luke Bennett has a wealth of knowledge that can be applied to optimize your business, sports and your everyday life. He’s an incredible inspiration of someone who had a dream and made it happen

In this episode, Luke Bennett, Medical and Sports Performance Director for Hintsa Performance, explains the ins and outs of Formula 1 with a focus on the behind-the-scenes human element, and what makes it so emotionally, cognitively, and physically demanding for the drivers as well as the many team members. Luke first talks about his fascinating background with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Australia, which lead to his current position with Hintsa working closely with F1 drivers to improve their health and performance despite jet-lag and sleep constraints due to an unrivaled travel schedule. Luke also sheds light on the underappreciated level of sheer physical strength and endurance it takes to drive an F1 car combined with the extreme cognitive aptitude, spatial awareness, and ability to navigate a socially complex environment that is needed to be successful as a driver. Additionally, Luke gives an overview of how the F1 season and races work, the incredible advances in car technology and safety measures, and what Luke and Hintsa hope to bring in the near future to the unique and special sport that is Formula 1. We discuss: What it’s like to be a “flying doctor” in Australia, and how Luke ended up working in Formula 1 with Hintsa [3:10]; Behind the scenes of Formula 1—crazy travel, jet lag, massive teams, and fascinating human storylines [10:45]; The incredible physical strength and cognitive aptitude needed to be a F1 driver [19:00]; The technological leap to hybrid electric engines [29:30]; The trend towards younger drivers in F1 [32:30]; Advancements in safety—the history and recent upgrades [36:00]; How Hintsa manages the athletes through the incredible social complexity of the sport [41:45]; Explaining the difference between F1, F2, F3, and F4, and the path to reaching the F1 [47:30]; Comparing F1 in the 60s & 70s to today—Incidences of deaths, number of crashes, physicality of driving, new regulations, and more [53:45]; Women in F1—Past, present, and future [1:06:10]; How F1 teams manage their cars and engine over the season, & some new regulations coming in 2021 [1:09:15]; What insights has Luke taken from his time as a triathlete to working with F1 drivers? [1:12:50]; How Luke survived cancer, and gained an increased sense of empathy [1:15:45]; How Luke manages his health against the brutal travel and lifestyle that comes with working in Formula 1 [1:19:40]; New training techniques, technology to monitor the physiology of drivers, and other things Luke is hoping to bring to Formula 1 [1:22:40]; How long does it take a driver to learn a new circuit? [1:27:45]; The incredible emotional control needed to be a successful F1 driver [1:30:00]; Which F1 teams are showing signs of competing in future seasons? [1:32:15]; and More. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com/ Show notes page for this episode: https://peterattiamd.com/lukebennett Subscribe to receive exclusive subscriber-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

Episode 2: I chat to Rob Madden about Performance coaching, life on the road, athlete data & coaching health. Rob is a chartered physiotherapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. With over a decade of experience in high level sport - he currently works for Hintsa performance where he is placed as a performance coach with an F1 driver. On top of this he continues his work with professional boxers including Anthony Joshua and clinical work out of CHHP in London. 

In episode 10 of the Anti-Aging Podcast I bring you in live to another interview I did at the Ancestral Health Symposium, a health summit where dozens of industry leading doctors, trainers, and specialists give presentations on optimizing your health. This is where I met and interviewed this episode’s guest, Dr. Tommy Wood. This is part two of that interview.Dr. Tommy is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.Dr. Tommy received a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo.Dr. Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance.Dr. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Dr. Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.Some highlights from the episode:Why ferrets?: Why is brain research done in ferrets, how are brain injury models developed?Second Impact Syndrome: Why you’re more at risk of further brain injury and damage in the aftermath of a first injury or concussion.Defining a Concussion: What are the symptoms of a concussion, what is happening at a cellular level?Concussion Preventative Measures: Sleep Routine: How to adjust your sleep schedule and light exposure to create a beneficial circadian rhythm leading up to an athletic event if you are in impact sports and looking to minimize damage.Benefits of Creatine: How creatine can help protect your brain, as well as give a host a other performance benefits, with very little risk or downside.Glucose Metabolism: Why it’s important to keep glucose levels stable after head trauma, and how supplementing with ketone esters can help.Cool Off: Why it’s important to keep your head and brain cool following trauma. This means controlling both external heat and internal body heat.APOE4 Gene: Why it’s so important to get your APOE gene tested for the 4 variant, especially if you participate in contact and impact sports.You can always find Dr. Tommy through his website drragnar.com and you can find him on IG as “drtommywood”I finish the episode with Tomko Tip #10 where I talk about the importance of truly trusting yourself as you go through life!

In episode 9 of the Anti-Aging Podcast I bring you in live to another interview I did at the Ancestral Health Symposium, a health summit where dozens of industry leading doctors, trainers, and specialists give presentations on optimizing your health. This is where I met and interviewed this episode’s guest, Dr. Tommy Wood.Dr. Tommy is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.Dr. Tommy received a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo.Dr. Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Dr. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Dr. Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.Some highlights from the episode:Functional Medicine: Why it’s so important to take into account a complete family history, major life events, and blood tests, when optimizing anyone’s health.Advanced Blood Analysis Calculators: The future of blood work, how scientists are able to use modeling and machine learning, along with very basic and affordable blood work, to give you much more thorough and detailed health guidance.Optimizing Sleep: The importance of overall sleep duration, and why factors like wake up frequency and time to fall sleep matter.Keto Diets and Performance: What happens when you take someone who is adapted to carbs, and put them on a keto diet? It turns out after a 3-6 week adaption period, your body can perform at the same level, often times with improved body composition.Importance of Eating Enough: Why a lot of health issues can sometimes be remedied with a simple fix. Eat more food. Period. (preferable good food though)Caloric Restriction and Longevity: If you eat super healthy but you eat a lot, will you live a shorter life than if you ate healthy, but less overall calories? What does the research say? If you eat poorly, eating less overall calories is beneficial. But if you eat healthy, effects may be negligible.Creatine Supplementation: Why creatine is a low risk, high potential benefit supplement that most people would benefit from.You can always find Dr. Tommy through his website drragnar.com and you can find him on IG as “drtommywood”

Tommy Wood MD, PhD is an elite-level professional nerd who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports.  He has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine cognition, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. He is also CSO (Chief Snake Officer) at the Costa Rican Center for Bro Research. Tommy lives in Seattle with his wife Elizabeth and their two goofy boxers. In his spare time he can usually be found cooking, reading, or lifting something heavy.   Time stamps 8:27 APOE4 Gene 11:37 Background on APO lipoproteins  15:00 APOC3 15:47 APO interference on LDL receptors  17 19:17 Insulin resistance and LDL residence time(reverse causation). 20:37 Metabolic Disease of the American Population. 22:07 David Foster Wallace, "This is Water" 24:18 Is Insulin Resistance driving LDL reten? 28:09 What is  APOE doing in the periphery? 29:08 Immunologic functions of lipoproteins.  30:46 Are higher levels of LDL protective? 32:07 How higher total cholesterol predicts longevity in a "normal" person. 33:38 APOE and the brain. 34:47 Ketones as precursor for cholesterol synthesis. 35:27 Newborns and ketosis. 36:05 Glucose,ketones, and cholesterol. 37:12 Glial cells in the brain. 40:22 How the APOE genes differ. 44:57 Why are people told not to eat high saturated fat when they have the APOE4 gene? 47:37 Confusion around keto/carnivore diets raising total cholesterol  49:17 The Bolivian Tsimonae. 53:52 APOE and evolutionary history. 54:19 Evolutionary pressure and longevity. 56:02 Miki Ben-Dor's findings on longevity of our ancestors. 57:40 Why APOE4 is beneficial from an infection standpoint. 1:00:10 Difference between refined and unrefined saturated fat. 1:03:02 Liquid fats effect on the gut. 1:03:17 Statins. 1:04::54 COQ10 levels in carnivores. 1:07:02 Lipophilic statins. 1:08:40 Statins and Dementia. 1:09:14 Amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's. 1:14:22 Problems with western medical education. 1:15:13 How is the system broken? 1:16:17 Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer's. 1:24:42 What is brain insulin resistance? 1:29:29 Summary  1:32:57 The most radical thing Tommy has done recently.  Tommy’s contact info:    Website: www.drragnar.com Instagram: @drtommywood Twitter: @drragnar Ancestral Supplements https://ancestralsupplements.com/   Code SALADINOMD on the shopify site to receive 10% off.   JOOVV: www.joovv.com/paul   INSIDER: carnivoremd.com   My contact information: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/paulsaladinomd   SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd Website: carnivoremd.com Twitter:@mdsaladino Facebook: Paul Saladino MD email: paulsaladinomd@gmail.com   Be sure to subscribe for more medicine and lifestyle content. Stay radical!  

This episodes guest is Dr. Tommy Wood from Nourish Balance Thrive and Physicians for Ancestral Health. Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France. Tommy received a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo. Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. On this episode Tommy and I discuss: Tommy's background We discuss the difference between health and performance I ask Tommy can an individual still attain a high level of athletic performance and overall health? I ask Tommy about nutrition's role for fat loss, hypertrophy, sports performance, and health and how it will differ between there goals We discuss the importance of circadian biology in health optimization  We discuss the importance of peripheral circadian regulators such as meal timing, exercise, social interactions We discuss mitochondria's role in health and disease  I ask Tommy if electrons from different foods go through different complexes inside the mitochondria I ask Tommy if light increases metabolism? We discuss seasonal eating within an evolutionary framework We discuss EMFs I ask Tommy about Physicians for Ancestral Health? I ask Tommy - what is the best bang for buck test to get an insight into someones health status I ask Tommy for his thoughts on SprectraCell testing I ask Tommy about Phat Fibre and Hormetea What are the biggest lessons Tommy has learned in his life. I ask Tommy how does his learn? I ask Tommy for his life advice I ask Tommy if there is anything his does on a daily basis that is essential to his day? I ask Tommy for his top and current book recommendations I ask Tommy, if he only had 1 year left on planet earth,how would he spend that year and why? I ask Tommy, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - ancestraldoctors.org Facebook - Nourish Balance Thrive Twitter - @DrRagnar Instagram - drtommywood   Podcasts Mentioned: Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker ATSW - Episode 210: Greg Potter - Circadian Rhythm masterclass Stem Talk: Episode 47: Dr. Tommy Wood talks about neonatal brain injuries and optimizing human performance Stem Talk: Episode 48: Dr Tommy Wood, part 2, discusses insulin resistance and the role of diet in athletic performance   Books Mentioned: Why zebra's don't get ulcers PilgramRed SparrowBehave Unsheltered Flight Behavior   People and Resources Mentioned: Chris Froome Ben Greenfield Joe RoganJeff VolekSteve PhinneyJason Fung Ancel Keys Mattew Walker Jack Kruse Greg Potter Gary Taubes Stem TalkDoug WallaceRobert Sapolsky Bryan Walsh Bryan Walsh - Mitochondria Course Dan Pardi Ben House Joseph Chilton Pearce  Malcolm KendrickPeter AttiaThomas Dayspring Chris Masterjohn Feast Buffet - Renton, WA, USA John Nash Ken FordBarack Obama Richard Feynman   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. 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Tommy Wood MD, PhD is an elite-level professional nerd who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports.  He has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine cognition, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. He is also CSO (Chief Snake Officer) at the Costa Rican Center for Bro Research. Tommy lives in Seattle with his wife Elizabeth and their two goofy boxers. In his spare time he can usually be found cooking, reading, or lifting something heavy. Tommy’s contact info:   Website: www.drragnar.com Instagram: @drtommywood Twitter: @drragnar Ancestral Supplements https://ancestralsupplements.com/   JOOVV: www.joovv.com/paul   My contact information: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/paulsaladinomd   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd Website: paulsaladinomd.com Twitter:@mdsaladino Facebook: Paul Saladino MD email: paulsaladinomd@gmail.com   Be sure to subscribe for more medicine and lifestyle content. Stay radical!  

In this episode, I talk to Annastiina Hintsa, COO of Hintsa Performance. After working in top management consulting and experiencing burnout, she was faced with profound questions about balance and meaning. She found answers in a transformation that involved running 250 km (155 miles) ultra races in places like the Gobi Desert and Antarctica, and joined Hintsa Performance as an entrepreneur, helping people unlock a life of meaning and sustainable high performance. The holistic Hintsa coaching method has been used by Fortune 500 executives and world-class athletes like F1 Champions Fernando Alonso and Mika Häkkinen.  Links and transcripts at https://ambronite.com/podcast

Annastiina Hintsa – the Chief Operating Officer of Hintsa Performance and the daughter of the company’s founder Dr Aki Hintsa – talks about the history of the Hintsa approach to wellbeing. From Ethiopia to the top of Formula 1 motorsport and into the boardrooms of the world, Stiina's mission is to help us optimise rather than maximise performance. What does that mean? How do we do it? And why is this important for leadership and communication? Find out in this episode of the podcast.

→ Join us at the Physicians for Ancestral Health Winter Retreat ← Dr. Luke Bennett, MD is the Medical and Sports Performance Director with Hintsa Performance, and the team doctor for the Mercedes - AMG Petronas Formula One (F1) racing team. His role with F1 involves providing general medical practice for 200 staff on the road and overseeing a team of coaches, trainers, and nutritionists who work with the drivers on the Formula One grid. In this podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood, Luke discusses his background in critical and intensive care medicine in Australia and the events that launched him from lifelong fan of motorsport to Formula One team doctor. They discuss the training, business, and performance psychology needs of F1 drivers and some of the challenges associated with life on the road. Here’s the outline of this interview with Luke Bennett: [00:00:12] Peter Attia Podcast: The Drive. [00:00:20] Hintsa Performance. [00:02:30] Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. [00:05:18] Taking a patient history. [00:06:35] Transitioning to working with Formula One. [00:07:47] Dr. Aki Hintsa. [00:08:39] Formula One. [00:09:33] Team doctor for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team. [00:11:28] Haile Gebrselassie; Mika Häkkinen. [00:12:44] Pete McKnight and Dave Ferguson; Book: The Science of Motorsport, by David P. Ferguson. [00:13:55] Finding the right coach for the right driver. [00:17:14] The Core: a close and deliberate examination of what makes a person tick. [00:18:33] Psychology of sports performance in F1. [00:21:20] The complex social tapestry of F1 racing. [00:23:19] Hintsa Chairman Juha Äkräs and CEO, Jussi Raisanen. [00:25:01] Knowing where to assign your time. [00:29:23] Tim Ferriss; Financial Times, Sky News; The West Wing Weekly. [00:30:24] Sam Harris, Waking Up Podcast. [00:31:19] Shane Parrish; Farnam Street blog. [00:32:11] Ornithology. [00:34:35] Hintsa on Twitter and Facebook.

In this podcast, Greg Potter speaks with James Hewitt, who has a particular interest in how people can achieve sustainable high performance. In addition to his role as Chief Innovation Officer at Hintsa Performance, James is doing a PhD at Loughborough University, where his research focuses on how workers' lifestyle and work patterns influence their wellbeing and performance. In this interview James shares many useful insights regarding how to perform better at work. This podcast also includes a discussion on: - What “knowledge work” is -What traits and behaviors differentiate the successful from those who fall by the wayside -The importance of understanding our daily rhythms in cognitive function -How planning sports training has influenced the way James helps people perform better at work -The idea of “cognitive gears”, and why many of us would benefit from clearer demarcations between focused work and recovery -The reciprocal relationship between physical endurance and mental endurance -Physical activity for workers -The importance of mood and learning in workplace performance -How to start the day on the right foot -How to prepare for restorative sleep at night (note that I've written about caffeine, alcohol, light exposure, and temperature previously) -How to become better at public speaking

In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood interviews James Hewitt, Chief Innovation Officer at Hintsa Performance, on how knowledge workers can optimize their cognitive performance.  Learn more about the Brainjo Center for Neurology & Cognitive Enhancement at elitecognition.com. Learn more about the Brainjo Collective, a professionally moderated community for those interesting in improving brain health and function, at elitecognition.com/collective

Speaker, author, and scientist James Hewitt is back on the podcast today to discuss his latest research involving cognitive endurance. As the Chief Innovation Officer for Hintsa Performance, James has studied the sleep, stress, and cognitive performance of knowledge workers. In doing so, he has identified behaviors and habits that can derail mental stamina, as well as the ones that lead to sustainable high performance and wellness. On this podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood, James shares his observations on cognitive load and inhibitory control, factors that impact our ability to remain committed to goals and excel in areas requiring attention and self-control. He offers specific strategies for enhancing cognitive endurance by optimising the rhythms of work, rest, and peak performance. They also discuss the effect of cognitive load on sports performance, and the evolving role of augmented intelligence in the workplace. Here’s the outline of this interview with James Hewitt: [00:00:06] Previous podcast: How to Avoid the Cognitive Middle Gear, with James Hewitt. [00:00:18] Hintsa Performance. [00:03:16] Actigraph. [00:04:07] Placebo sleep; Study: Draganich, Christina, and Kristi Erdal. "Placebo sleep affects cognitive functioning." Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition 40.3 (2014): 857. [00:04:35] Oura ring - Study: de Zambotti, Massimiliano, et al. "The sleep of the ring: comparison of the ŌURA sleep tracker against polysomnography." Behavioral sleep medicine (2017): 1-15. [00:05:18] Cognitive gears. [00:06:18] Knowledge work. [00:06:57] Intensity zones. [00:08:35] Middle gear: pseudo work. [00:10:50] Inhibitory control. [00:14:35] Accountability in groups. [00:16:07] Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck. [00:17:22] Simon Marshall, PhD. on growth mindset. Podcast: Why Most People Never Learn From Their Mistakes - But Some Do. [00:20:14] Cognitive task load: time pressure, complexity, switching. [00:21:39] Switching; study: Mark, Gloria, Daniela Gudith, and Ulrich Klocke. "The cost of interrupted work: more speed and stress." Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. ACM, 2008. [00:22:35] Study: Hines, Carolyn B. "Time-of-day effects on human performance." Journal of Catholic Education 7.3 (2013): 7. [00:23:15] Study: Adan, Ana, et al. "Circadian typology: a comprehensive review." Chronobiology international 29.9 (2012): 1153-1175. [00:24:17] Synchronizing cognitive load with time of day. [00:25:07] Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport. [00:27:33] Pomodoro technique. [00:28:44] We check in with our communication tools once every 6 minutes. [00:32:33] Book: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker. [00:33:33] Circadian entrainment to natural light-dark cycles; Study: Stothard, Ellen R., et al. "Circadian entrainment to the natural light-dark cycle across seasons and the weekend." Current Biology 27.4 (2017): 508-513. [00:38:30] Cognitive load and decision making in the era of augmented intelligence. [00:38:56] McKinsey Global Institute (2017): A Future That Works. [00:39:19] Humans and machines working together. [00:44:29] Video: Augmented Intelligence. [00:45:02] Roy Baumeister, ego depletion; Study: Baumeister, Roy F., Ellen Bratslavsky, and Mark Muraven. "Ego depletion: Is the active self a limited resource?." Self-Regulation and Self-Control. Routledge, 2018. 24-52. [00:48:06] Self-control as a value-based choice; Study: Berkman, Elliot T., et al. "Self-control as value-based choice." Current Directions in Psychological Science 26.5 (2017): 422-428. [00:49:14] Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman. [00:50:10] Linking behaviors to goals. [00:51:54] Flow; Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - 8 elements of flow. [00:56:38] Screen Time on iOS. [00:58:15] Effect of cognitive load on sports performance. [00:58:27] Brain endurance training; Study: Marcora, Samuele M., Walter Staiano, and Victoria Manning. "Mental fatigue impairs physical performance in humans." Journal of applied physiology 106.3 (2009): 857-864. [01:00:10] Superior inhibitory control in road cyclists; Study: Martin, Kristy, et al. "Superior inhibitory control and resistance to mental fatigue in professional road cyclists." PloS one 11.7 (2016): e0159907. [01:02:29] Measuring inhibitory control. Go-No Go Task. [01:03:13] Stroop task. [01:03:40] Improving inhibitory control. [01:06:57] The value of switching off. [01:08:14] Hintsa; jameshewitt.net; Twitter.

In the first episode of our High Performance Talks podcast series we talk with Annastiina Hintsa – the Chief Operating Officer of Hintsa Performance and the daughter of the company’s founder Dr Aki Hintsa – about the history of the Hintsa approach, growing up first in Ethiopia and then in the Formula 1 world, as […] The post From Ethiopia to F1 and finding her own balance – Talking with Annastiina Hintsa appeared first on Hintsa.

Motivaatio, tavoitteet ja unelmat kietoutuvat toisiinsa. Ruuhkavuosien aikaan moni pohtii oman työn merkityksellisyyttä - olenko siellä missä haluan ja mitä tällä voisi tehdä? Mistä motivaatiota kun unelmat on ehkä jopa kokonaan jo saavutettu? Millä motivoida itsensä liikkeelle niin työssä kuin vapaa-ajalla? - Motivaatiotekijät vaikuttavat menestykseen enemmän kuin ymmärretään. Motivaatio on jaksamisen voima, kertoo psykologian professori Katariina Salmela-Aro Helsingin yliopistosta. Hän toteaa myös, että jos haluaa päästä nopeasti jonnekin kannattaa mennä yksin, mutta jos haluaa saavuttaa jotakin merkityksellistä pitää mennä yhdessä. Yhteiset tavoitteet ja yhteinen hyvä motivoivat. - Ihmiselle on myös tärkeää se, että voi itse vaikuttaa elämäänsä. Ylhäältäpäin tulevat käskyt eivät johda valitettavasti mihinkään! Huoltamolla tavataan myös Hintsa Performance -valmennusyrityksen palvelujohtaja ja hallituksen jäsen Annastiina Hintsa. - Parempi elämä johtaa parempaan työkykyyn. Menestys elämässä on hyvinvoinnin sivutuote, hän toteaa ja kehoittaa kysymään vuoden vaihtuessa: kuka olet ja mitä arvostat? Mitä haluat? Kuka kontrolloi elämääsi? Ja matka kohti hyvinvointia voi alkaa.

James Hewitt is Head of Science & Innovation at Hintsa Performance. His work includes consulting with Formula 1 drivers and teams, work in elite sport and with global corporations, a wide-range of written articles, presentations, keynotes and workshops in Europe, the United States and Asia. In this interview with Dr Tommy Wood, James discusses a polarised approach to cognitive performance, arguing that time spent in the middle gear is time wasted. James also explains why smartphones are so compelling yet interfering with our ability to concentrate. Here’s the outline of this interview with James Hewitt: [00:01:15] Book: Exponential by James Hewitt and Aki Hintsa. [00:03:31] Website: Hintsa Performance. [00:04:20] Newsletter: Nourish Balance Thrive Highlights. [00:04:50] Article: A day in the life of Scott, hopelessly distracted office worker by James Hewitt. [00:05:38] Polarised training. [00:06:18] Cognitive task load model. [00:08:01] World Economic Forum Report: The Future of Jobs and Skills in the Middle East and North Africa: Preparing the Region for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. [00:09:18] Podcast: Pedro Domingos on Machine Learning and the Master Algorithm, TED Talk: The Wonderful and Terrifying Implications of Computers that Can Learn with Jeremy Howard. [00:11:00] Study: Frey, Carl Benedikt, and Michael A. Osborne. "The future of employment: how susceptible are jobs to computerisation?." Technological Forecasting and Social Change 114 (2017): 254-280. [00:11:10] Report: A Future That Works: Automation, Employment, and Productivity by McKinsey Global Institute. [00:12:29] Default mode network. [00:13:31] Smartphones. [00:14:59] Novelty seeking. [00:16:26] Study: Kushlev, Kostadin & Dunn, Elizabeth. (2015). Checking Email Less Frequently Reduces Stress. [00:17:11] Lecture: Dopamine Jackpot! Sapolsky on the Science of Pleasure by Robert Sapolsky. [00:19:25] Productivity without purpose. [00:19:45] Study: Levitas, Danielle. "Always connected: How smartphones and social keep us engaged." International Data Corporation (IDC). Retrieved from (2013). [00:21:05] Three questions: priority, opportunity, elimination. [00:22:30] Attention restoration. [00:24:40] Mornings. [00:25:21] Book: The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype--and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More by Michael Breus. [00:25:43] Study: Akacem LD, Wright KP, LeBourgeois MK. Bedtime and evening light exposure influence circadian timing in preschool-age children: A field study. Neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms. 2016. [00:28:59] Study: Williamson AM, Feyer A Moderate sleep deprivation produces impairments in cognitive and motor performance equivalent to legally prescribed levels of alcohol intoxication Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2000;57:649-655. [00:30:06] Study: Van Dongen, Hans Pa, et al. "The Cumulative Cost of Additional Wakefulness: Dose-response Effects on Neurobehavioral Functions and Sleep Physiology From Chronic Sleep Restriction and Total Sleep Deprivation." Sleep 26.2 (2003): 117-126. [00:32:21] Galvanic skin response. [00:34:43] Sex differences in rapid switching. [00:37:46] Changing behaviour. [00:38:01] Derek Sivers. [00:39:25] Implementation intention. [00:42:15] Positive vision. [00:45:45] Apps: Depak Chopra Meditation Apps. [00:50:16] Device: The PIP stress tracker. [00:52:44] Device: Muse headband. [00:53:49] Ways to connect: Hinsta.com, JamesHewitt.net, James Hewitt on Twitter.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance, Pete McKnight. Hintsa Performance is a company who provide performance coaches for a number of athletes, the most notable being drivers in Formula 1. Pete leads a number of coaches who work one-on-one with the drivers but he also works on the research and innovation side of things at Hintsa. Pete has also been chairman of the UKSCA for a number of years now and has helped the organisation develop a growing reputation in the UK and abroad. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Pete McKnight (background, education and current role) Physiological demands of Formula 1 and what training looks like Training for the neck & trunk to cope with high g-forces What is available from a physiological point of view from the drivers themselves What is the future for drivers in Formula 1? In what areas is there room for improvement? With so much media demand for the drivers, how do you/they prepare psychologically for a race? Pete can be found on Twitter @petemcknight This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is also sponsored by Fatigue Science. Fatigue Science combine wearable technology with biomathematical science developed by the US Army to offer fantastic insights into sleep and cognitive fatigue. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP  

Start of the new, fourth season! My first guest for this season is James Hewitt. James is the Head of Science and Innovation at Hintsa Performance. He’s a sports scientist and performance coach searching for fresh perspectives and new approaches to enhance the performance of people, products and projects. We talk about the Circle of Better Life, which is a model that covers all the important aspects of well-being. We talk about the science behind the methods they use and new and interesting research in measuring cognitive load in knowledge work. Towards the end you’ll hear some pretty simple tips for improving your brain’s performance.