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Feeling Your Best for The Long Game: 8 evidence-based practices for whole body-mind vitality till the day you die.

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This episode covers evidence-based health and vitality practices discussed at the Long Game Summit, organized by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his wife. The host outlines eight foundational habits focused on whole-body maintenance, arguing that proper physical care directly dictates cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and lifelong independence. Key data points and specific frameworks—such as daily movement minimums, protein targets scaled to body weight, and structured social connection—are broken down into a daily schedule ranging from morning routines to evening wind-downs.

  • Commit to spending eight hours in bed resting or sleeping without using a phone. 15:31
  • Aim for a minimum of 8,000 steps daily to capture the core benefits of continuous movement. 17:02
  • Consume at least 800 grams of fruits and vegetables daily to hit fiber and micronutrient needs. 17:31
  • Multiply your lean body weight in kilograms by two to determine your daily protein gram target. 28:11
  • Dedicate at least three hours every week to active social connection with supportive people. 24:53

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About this episode

Your body keeps score, but it also keeps receipts. If you are tired, stiff, or dealing with nagging pain, the problem is often not “age” or a lack of willpower, it is missing body maintenance habits that compound for years. After attending the Long Game Summit hosted by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his wife, we bring you a clear, science-backed system for longevity that fits real life, even if you have zero interest in being a professional athlete. We unpack the biggest gaps most people face today...

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Topics

  • Health And Longevity
  • Nutrition And Diet
  • Sleep Science
  • Movement And Mobility
  • Habit Formation
  • Physical Fitness
  • Social Connection

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