22 For Life Podcast

Adam is back and he invites David Limacher as his guest! David is the President of VIGR Lifestyles. David and his team have their own signature product called VIGR Elk Velvet Antler and discuss why it’s a hidden gem in the bio hacking/bio experiment movement. If you’ve just heard about this product for the first time, or if you’re curious to learn more, then keep listening! Key Takeaways: [2:00] David doesn’t biohack, he bio experiments! [5:05] What is Elk Velvet Antler? [9:10] What happens to the elk? Are they killed? [10:50] What’s in the antler that makes it good for you? [14:25] How many times a day should you take Elk Velvet Antler? [16:55] Adam recommends trying this product and seeing how it works for you. [18:25] What’s David’s thoughts on latitude and the effects it has on our bodies? Mentioned in This Episode: Vigr.ca Connect With the Guys Here: Instagram: @22forlifepodcast #22forlife   Dai Website NetZeroGain   Adam Website   Spencer Website  

Adam interviews Luke Storey from School of Style. Luke is a life stylist and travels constantly for work. However, for some reason, everytime he flies his body gets completely destroyed in the process. There are much more things going on in an airplane, aside from the usual germs, that can get your body feeling weak and sick. Luke outlines his process on how he is able to combat and reduce some of the side effects of flying on this week’s episode. Key Takeaways: [2:40] What is Luke’s health story? How did he go from unhealthy to being his own doctor? [5:35] Going to the gym to get ripped won’t give you a high EQ. [7:20] Luke travels a lot for work, but he always gets completely destroyed when he flys. [9:30] Aside from the flu, what are the top three reasons someone may get sick from flying? [14:30] Luke lists some of the steps he takes when he flys to help keep himself healthy. [21:55] Don’t skimp on the water. Buy the high-quality stuff! [24:25] Keep in mind, you have to experiment with your body, and see w

Adam interviews Ryan Munsey, the Chief Optimizer at Natural Stacks. Ryan was on a 13-year fitness journey before arriving at Natural Stacks, a company that sells open source, and healthy, products. There are more obese people in 2017 than ever before, despite there being an increase in fitness professionals. It’s obvious that something within the industry is just not working, and the public knows it too. Key Takeaways: [2:20] Who is Ryan and what is Natural Stacks? [6:55] Ryan has been learning about/working on physical performance and nutrition for the last 13 years. [10:05] All of Natural Stack’s formulations are open source. Consumers know right away on the label what’s in their products. [14:25] There are more people who are overweight and obese in 2017 than at any previous point in history. [16:20] Consumers are getting smarter. They know what the media tells them about losing weight isn’t working. [19:20 Natural Stacks has a product called Ciltep. What is Ciltep, exactly, and what does it do? [22:45] Ge

Susan Chapelle has been a massage therapist for the last 20 years. She has been co-investigator with Dr. Geoffrey Bove, D.C, PhD, on a National Institute of Medical Science grant to study mechanisms of post-operative adhesion formation after surgery, through the study of Neuroscience. Susan discusses with Adam her research, and how athletes can use it to their advantage. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Who is Susan, and why did she decide to become a massage therapist? [6:00] The body is never in perfect alignment. We grow to support our bone structure. [7:00] How does massage help with healing after a surgery? [12:15] What's the difference between an adhesion and a scar? [15:15] What kind of things has Susan discovered in her lab? [18:00] Why did Susan decide to research women recovering from a mastectomy? [20:45] When going through an injury, what can you do to help reduce inflammation and scarring? [23:55] What questions should you be asking your massage therapist? Mentioned in This Episode: Squamishintegratedhealth

Greg Elliott is a physiologist and kinesiologist with a masters in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Greg is also the co-founder of HRVcourse. In today’s interview, we learn about the importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and why it matters to your well-being and health. Key Takeaways: [1:35] What is HRV? [2:00] Who is Greg Elliott and what does he do? [4:15] What can affect, or at least, have influence on HRV? [6:45] Anybody can understand and modify their HRV. You don’t need a science degree to ‘get it’! [8:30] Greg shares some geeky science! [11:15] HRV represents how well your body can adapt to new changes. [15:00] If you’re interested in fitness or wellness, you need to measure your HRV! [18:35] Spencer shares his experience with HRV. [20:25] HRV is super easy to do! It takes 1-2 minutes every morning. [21:00] What equipment should you get? Mentioned in This Episode: GTechhealthandperformance.com Fittotrain.com HRVCourse.com Wahoofitness.com Polar.com/us-en/products Biofo

Spencer continues his conversation with Cory Holly on this week’s episode. If you missed it, be sure to check out last week’s episode where Cory fully introduces himself. In part 2, Cory dives into how to create the ultimate healthy lifestyle — forever!   Key Takeaways: [1:30] Grab your pens and paper, everyone, and be prepared to take notes! [2:00] What’s Cory’s philosophy on how to create the ultimate lifestyle? [2:45] Cory trains 5 days a week. Don’t ever stop training! [3:45] There are four components to ‘working out’: Strength, Endurance, Aerobics, and Flexibility. [7:25] Now let’s talk nutrition. [9:00] How do we pick the right foods for our body? [9:55] Different diets work for different people. Our bodies are unique. [11:30] The healthiest people Cory has ever met were fisherman. Not vegans! [14:15] How do we know how to feed a creature? Zoos used to fail miserably in this area. [15:35] What’s Cory’s morning routine? Hydration is more important than food! [20:15] Most people don’t know what coffee bea

Spencer invites his mentor, Cory Holly, on to the show to talk about his health philosophy, and the programs he’s crafted, over at Cory Holly Institute (CHI). Cory is jammed packed full of energy that we had to split this interview into two parts! Look forward to part two on next week’s episode!   Key Takeaways: [3:00] What is CHI about? [7:35] Cory’s education program is not just for trainers. [9:15] What do people suffering from diabetes, obesity, and depression really need to help them get better? [11:35] We often forget to take care of ourselves. [14:40] You are the most important person! Without you existing, well, there is no you! [16:00] What are the objectives when playing the sport of life? [18:20] You don’t have to be a particular occupation in order to live well and be well. [21:00] We’re coming up to 22 minutes, so look forward to a part 2 with Cory!   Mentioned in This Episode: Coryholly.com   Connect With the Guys Here: Instagram: @22forlifepodcast #22forlife   Dai Website NetZeroGain   Adam We

Dai interviews his good friend, Dr. Kayvon K. Over the years, both Dai and K have learned from each other’s amazing talents. One thing that stands out the most for Dai though, is K’s amazing ability to get stuff done in almost no time at all! K breaks down his process, and explains how you can build your life so that you can work more productively.   Key Takeaways: [2:00] K has helped Dai be more effective with his time. [3:00] Who is K? [7:40] What is productivity, really? [11:30] Keep track of your days and find out where you spend your time. [12:10] What would you eliminate from your day-to-day work? [14:35] At what time do you work best? [16:25] Don’t make the mistake of putting in more hours when you’re behind. [17:35] We distract ourselves because we know we don’t want to work! [18:15] How can we avoid procrastination? [20:15] When we feel in control, it helps with our productivity. When we don’t, we feel overwhelmed. [21:30] K has a 30-day productivity challenge!   Mentioned in This Episode: Thesolefoc

Dai is running solo on this week’s podcast, well, sort of. He invites David James Weale on to the show to discuss his latest project/startup, The Grind Bar. It began with David creating his own CBD/THC projects in his kitchen, but he recently partnered with a larger cannabis company to take his one-man-band company and grow it. What are some of the benefits of CBD and THC? Why are David’s projects different compared to other edibles on the market? All this and more on this week’s episode of 22 For Life!   Key Takeaways: [1:00] Dai met David at one of the ManTalks events. [1:55] Dai and David instantly connected. BFFs for life! [2:50] Why is today so important? [4:55] David tried to meditate for two hours a day. It seemed like such an impossible task at the time. [8:40] David talks about his new startup, GrindBar. [10:55] What’s the difference between CBD and THC? [13:15] Who will be able to benefit from Grindbar? [18:35] David started out making products in his kitchen, but has recently partnered with a canna

Dai asks Spencer about the top three tests someone should consider getting. As Spencer is a genius in optimizing the human body, it was very hard for him to round it down to three. However, the top three listed in this show are probably the most important to help you detect inflammation and other bad things lurking in your body. Also, Spencer discusses some of the benefits of taking a DNA test, and why it’s good to know what cards you’ve been dealt, when it comes to your genetics.   Key Takeaways: [1:40] Spencer just came back from the islands of Hawaii! He shares some of his favorite slang words. [3:15] Dai has cologne where you can smell like a Canadian. [4:05] Dai has been working with Spencer on optimizing his health. [5:05] What three tests does Spencer recommend everybody get, as we head into the new year? [6:25] If you do feel resistance from your family doctor, then maybe it’s best to approach a naturopathic doctor for these tests. [8:15] Test number one: Get a C-Reactive Protein test done. [10:00] Te

Dai and Spencer talk on how you, the listener, can make 2017 the most productive year ever! How can we set ourselves up for success and achieve the goals that we want to achieve without getting burned out and exhausted? Remember, a busier year doesn’t always mean that it’s the best thing for you. Schedule time in your calendar and get organized.   Key Takeaways: [4:35] How can you set yourself up for success with your goals? [5:25] How does Spencer set his year up? [8:15] Get very specific with your goals. [11:15] You may need to step away from the business in order for you to properly grow it. Work on the business, not in the business. [12:25] What would Spencer like to see happen in his business? [14:40] How can you keep yourself organized? [16:05] When there’s too much things on Spencer’s plate, stress levels go up. [18:15] You only have so many hours in a day. How do you use to efficiently? [20:55] Track your time. [23:15] Set your schedule up so you can thrive.   Mentioned in This Episode: Pomodoro Techn

Dai and Spencer geek out a little bit on this week’s episode and discuss some of their favorite tech toys that helps them keep track of their fitness level, health, and lifestyle choices, on a day-to-day basis. This episode is not for the faint of heart, as it’s filled with some neat gadgets our inner kid will die for!   Key Takeaways: [2:55] What’s got Spencer excited for the new year? [5:30] If you’re putting time and effort into living a healthy lifestyle, why not track it? [6:55] With apps like Evernote, it makes it easier than ever before to track your progress. [11:15] Let’s talk about heart rate variability. What is it and what does it mean? [15:34] Skipping is a fantastic exercise, but it can get boring. [16:25] Spencer is in love with the Oura Ring tracker. [18:35] Dai talks about some of his favorite gadgets! [23:05] Keep giving us your feedback!   Mentioned in This Episode: Canfitpro.com Hexoskin.com Ouraring.com Withings.com Goiheart.com   Connect With the Guys Here: Instagram: @22forlifepodcast #

Spencer is off this week, surfing in Hawaii and attending his brother’s wedding. That jerk! So, Adam and Dai continue the show by discussing how to target your ideal customer. So many fitness professionals and nutritionists have a hard time finding the right clients to serve, and Dai tries to bridge that gap by teaching them the marketing and business aspects of the industry. The biggest questions you have to ask yourself are these: Who is your ideal avatar, and how are you different from everyone else in your industry?   Key Takeaways: [1:55] Dai just finished wrapping up and attending the Canfitpro event. How’d it go? [3:55] Dai talked about the marketing and business aspects to personal training. Personal trainers just aren’t educated in this area! [4:30] Nutritionists are also finding the same problems. [6:10] You have to be online and easily accessible in this day and age. [8:45] Who is your avatar? [9:05] If you’re having trouble producing content, it means you don’t know who you want to ideally work wi

Unfortunately, Dai was unable to join Adam and Spencer on this week’s episode. When Adam was younger, he was diagnosed with ADHD and taken out of class for his disruptive behavior. Today, he and Spencer hope to busts some myths and teach you what kinds of foods keep a brain highly functional, optimal, and healthy. Do not give your power away by relying on what traditional medicine has been telling you for so long about your mental health!   Key Takeaways: [2:25] As Adam has discovered how to feel better physically, he has also noticed how it affects the way he thinks too. [5:55] Adam starts his clients off with their doing a brain map. What’s a brain map? [10:25] What can busy dads do to keep healthy? [15:35] How can someone figure out what kind of nutrients the brain thrives on, based on their brain type? [18:00] What kind of benefits would people begin to see, if they started using gaba supplements? [19:25] Spencer recommends not to take supplements right away. Exercise first! [21:20] Definitely do the brai

Dai, Adam, and Spencer are calling from all over the world today as they enjoy their end-of-the-year holiday vacation. The guys discuss how to not gain a ridiculous amount of weight during the holidays, when there’s so much good food readily available. There’s nothing wrong with spending time with your family, and eating food! Just be a little bit mindful that this is a time to relax, and that there’s nothing wrong with that. Don’t let your daily routines slip by as you become busy with family obligations.   Key Takeaways: [1:30] We tend to get set back, when we take a vacation for too long. [2:45] Americans tend to gain between 3-7 pounds during the holidays. [3:45] It’s tricky not gaining the pounds, because we want to let loose and spend time with friends/family. [4:25] It’s okay to let loose, but how do we do it respectfully, where our bodies don’t end up suffering? [6:00] Grab a smaller plate. [6:25] Place the dessert beside you, so you know you need to not overstuff yourself on the main course. [6:55] E

Dai, Adam, and Spencer are back with another episode to bust some water myths and to help others get educated on a — sometimes — very controversial subject. What is considered ‘good’ water? How much water should you drink? What are the benefits to drinking enough water? All these questions answered and more!   Key Takeaways: [1:05] How much water should you drink? [2:30] Indians think it’s ridiculous that everyone in North America walks around with a water bottle. No one does this in India. [4:00] How much water does Adam drink in a day? [4:50] People sometimes are unsure about tap water vs. bottled water. [7:40] When you keep yourself hydrated, you’ll also burn fat. It’s a win-win! [7:50] Pro-tip: Add sea salt to your drinking water. [9:05] Why should you start your day with a little bit of lemon juice and sea salt? [10:25] It may not sound fun, but drinking room temperature water is the best for you. [11:10] Want to add 10% to your performance? Drink water. [13:55] Drinking water doesn’t have to be a daunti

Dai, Adam, and Spencer discuss the subtle differences between a coach and a mentor. These two job titles can play very different roles in your life, depending on where you are, but both of them have a time and a place. The men also discuss what you should look out for when hiring a coach, and when you should make the financial leap to seek outside help.    Key Takeaways: [1:05] Dai explains the difference between being a lifestyle mentor and a life coach. [2:40] Spencer believes a coach doesn’t always have to be in your shoes, but a mentor does. [4:30] Adam explains his definition of why coaches and mentors are different. [9:50] What kind of advice does Spencer and Adam have for someone who is looking for a mentor or a coach? [13:45] What are some of the top things to look out for when hiring a coach? [14:20] We forget sometimes that we hire a coach to push us out of our comfort zones. [16:40] Don’t exchange services for coaching. You’re never going to get the accountability you need from that kind of relatio

Spencer recently hosted The Superhuman Summit on October 22nd. This topic revolves around how Spencer was able to successfully vet his tribe to see if they wanted an event, what it takes to host such a big event, and how someone like you can start their own summits! Yes, hosting an event does take a lot of work, but it can bring you and your tribe closer together.   Key Takeaways: [4:40] What does it take to host an event? [5:10] When should you host an event? [6:50] Content has to come first. [7:20] Spencer did a lot of vetting with his tribe, to see if this is something his audience wanted. [12:40] Participants were actually able to take actions while at the Superhuman Summit, instead of hearing about it, and forgetting what they learned. [15:25] What are some of the ways you can vet an event with your audience? [17:50] Meetup.com is an excellent way to host small events at low cost. [18:20] How do you go from Meetup.com to hosting a big summit? [19:35] Do not have your people wait in line in order for them

There’s a big boom in the desire to become an entrepreneur, but between marketing packages and courses being sold, a lot of people fall prey to this ‘dream lifestyle’ of working on the beach and setting your own hours. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears goes into being an entrepreneur and it doesn’t always pay out. If you’re looking for bigger $$$ in your pockets, then the corporate ladder is the fastest way to get there. Don’t get into entrepreneurship for all the wrong reasons!   Key Takeaways: [1:15] Adam has been an entrepreneur for 13 years. That’s a lot of ups and downs! [1:40] What does Dai think about the different personalities out there who are trying to sell the entrepreneurial lifestyle? [4:30] Although it may not be the intention of the seller, so many people become prey to ‘the dream lifestyle,’ without seeing the realities and struggles of it. [7:15] This isn’t something you turn on, and then turn off. It’s a real GRIND to live an entrepreneurial lifestyle. [10:55] Dai, Adam, and Spencer are all

Dai starts the conversation off by talking about why he decided to create an addiction-free lifestyle for himself, back in 2010. This is a topic he has spoken quite a bit about in the last 6 months, and it can be a heavy topic for most. We use our addictions to escape or to help us stop feeling a certain pain, but that can quickly get out of control if you’re not careful. For example, Dai was a known fitness expert in his community, yet he was drinking and getting blackout drunk almost everyday. The good news is that we have the power to take control of our lives and to stop hurting ourselves.   Key Takeaways: [1:50] Dai is in partnership with both Saint Jude Retreat and Baldwin Research Institute, on designing an addiction-free life. Back in 2010, Dai made a personal choice to stop drinking alcohol. [2:25] Dai has been using the freedom model. He quickly recites what the freedom model is. [3:25] Dai does not believe that alcoholism or drug addiction is a disease. He understands there are some underlying issu