239: Work Less. How Sleep and Play Increase Longevity Ft. Sam Burns

The Low Carb Hustle Podcast

Have you ever wondered how small changes in your routine could lead to dramatic improvements in your health and performance? Dive into a conversation about the power of simple habits and sleep optimization strategies that can revolutionize your life.

In this episode, we check out how small tweaks in our daily routines can have such a huge impact on our health and performance. Take something as simple as optimizing sleep, for example. I dive into an eye-opening chat with Sam Burns from Motivateful, and we really got into the nitty-gritty of how our habits affect everything from fitness to cognitive function.

We talked about this concept called "greasing the groove," where consistent practice, even in small doses, can lead to big improvements over time. And Sam shared these incredible stories about people with cerebral palsy achieving incredible feats through dedication and practice.

Then we dove into the science behind muscle recruitment in activities like gymnastics and weightlifting, finding safer ways to build strength and muscle. And of course, we couldn't ignore the importance of sleep – we dug into Dr. Matthew Walker's research on how getting enough rest can transform our brains and bodies. It was a real eye-opener!

key takeaways:

• Prioritize quality sleep by implementing practices such as reducing blue light, maintaining a cool sleeping environment, and establishing a consistent bedtime routine.

• Consistent practice leads to remarkable improvements in fitness and skill acquisition.

• Recognize the importance of aligning your lifestyle with human biological rhythms to optimize health and performance.

Resources:

- Motivateful’s website: https://www.getmotivateful.com/

- @getmotivateful (IG) https://www.instagram.com/getmotivateful/

- Sam Burns’s Social Media:

- @coachsamburns (IG) https://www.instagram.com/coachsamBurns/

- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoachSamuelBurns/

- Email [e-mail]

- "Why We Sleep" by Dr. Matthew Walker https://a.co/d/6QIFLCV

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody?igsh=MTR0b2x2M2Z2ajc4ZQ==