What do you and elite athletes have in common?  You both need to build familiarity with being relaxed, and build awareness to be able to tap into the feeling of being relaxed. You should be getting massages more often;  to spend time being relaxed  – benefits your nervous system and thought patterns build familiarity with being relaxed – so you can be more relaxed more often by choice. Improve blood flow to low flow areas. Increased oxygen and efficient energy.  Uplevel your massage ;  Become more aware and in control of your tension/relaxed states. Become more present with ‘no expectations’ of pain/discomfort. Uplevel your ability to control your perception with each tight spot touched. Every time you overcome the tension and overcome the expectation of tension, you are increasing your brains ability to control your perception of everything you experience. Build awareness in the present – be aware of the connection between mind and body, and the change that occurs when you quiet your mind.  An integral part of becoming a better, healthier higher performing human is building the awareness of your mind and body, when they are connected as one. If you would like coaching to build this awareness and all other aspects of preventing injury, improving energy, losing weight, breaking performance limits, then contact Pete or Jaimielle.  email   Hello@liveyourownfit.com Find out more about LYF Performance here https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services

What do you and elite athletes have in common?  You both need to build familiarity with being relaxed, and build awareness to be able to tap into the feeling of being relaxed. You should be getting massages more often; <ul> <li>to spend time being relaxed  – benefits your nervous system and thought patterns</li> <li>build familiarity with being relaxed – so you can be more relaxed more often by choice.</li> <li>Improve blood flow to low flow areas. Increased oxygen and efficient energy.</li> </ul> Uplevel your massage ; <ul> <li>Become more aware and in control of your tension/relaxed states.</li> <li>Become more present with ‘no expectations’ of pain/discomfort.</li> <li>Uplevel your ability to control your perception with each tight spot touched. Every time you overcome the tension and overcome the expectation of tension, you are increasing your brains ability to control your perception of everything you experience.</li> <li>Build awareness in the present – be aware of the connection between mind and body, and the change that occurs when you quiet your mind.</li> </ul> An integral part of becoming a better, healthier higher performing human is building the awareness of your mind and body, when they are connected as one. If you would like coaching to build this awareness and all other aspects of preventing injury, improving energy, losing weight, breaking performance limits, then contact Pete or Jaimielle.  email   Hello@liveyourownfit.com Find out more about LYF Performance here <a href="https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services</a>

Uplevel Your Massage

The main point to remember throughout this podcast is that everyone has a different level of aerobic capacity, and everyday one individual can have a better/worse aerobic capacity  [tolerance to carbohydrates]. Everyone is different to everyone else, and everyone is potentially different to themselves each day also. I give a few examples that might help you solve an issue you’ve had, but if it does not make sense I can explain it personally to you so you can get the aerobic benefits of having increased oxygen all the time for better recovery, performance , less aches, more energy all day, lower health risks, less excess weight and so many other potential improved symptoms. If you want to feel better, contact me here and set up an consultation for health and fitness gains https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services   Carbohydrates CONS  Carbohydrates are not essential. Carbohydrates replace more nutrient dense foods. Carbohydrates can lower your aerobic energy production more than other macronutrients.  PROS  Carbohydrates can increase perception of energy during exercise. —  Perception of energy –  – feeling safe – state of growth  – happy hormones – -relaxed –  efficient. Carbohydrates can assist in performance through energy production during exercise.    1 . What problem are you trying to solve?    During exercise?     Improve health? i.e. low aerobic capacity &amp; nutrient deficiencies?         How much can you handle depends on how aerobic you are?      Have you ever not taken carbs during a race because of fear, or out of spite or dogmatism?  Listen here to learn how to approach life and carbs with a more rational thinking process.

The main point to remember throughout this podcast is that everyone has a different level of aerobic capacity, and everyday one individual can have a better/worse aerobic capacity  [tolerance to carbohydrates]. Everyone is different to everyone else, and everyone is potentially different to themselves each day also. I give a few examples that might help you solve an issue you’ve had, but if it does not make sense I can explain it personally to you so you can get the aerobic benefits of having increased oxygen all the time for better recovery, performance , less aches, more energy all day, lower health risks, less excess weight and so many other potential improved symptoms. If you want to feel better, contact me here and set up an consultation for health and fitness gains <a href="https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://liveyourownfithealthandperformance.practicebetter.io/#/5ea248732a9c240a8cf8de6c/bookings?step=services</a> Carbohydrates CONS <ul> <li>Carbohydrates are not essential.</li> <li>Carbohydrates replace more nutrient dense foods.</li> <li>Carbohydrates can lower your aerobic energy production more than other macronutrients.</li> </ul> PROS <ul> <li>Carbohydrates can increase perception of energy during exercise. —  Perception of energy –  – feeling safe – state of growth  – happy hormones – -relaxed –  efficient.</li> <li>Carbohydrates can assist in performance through energy production during exercise.</li> </ul> 1 . What problem are you trying to solve? <ul> <li>During exercise?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Improve health? i.e. low aerobic capacity &amp; nutrient deficiencies?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How much can you handle depends on how aerobic you are?</li> </ul> Have you ever not taken carbs during a race because of fear, or out of spite or dogmatism?  Listen here to learn how to approach life and carbs with a more rational thinking process.

Carbohydrate | Pros & Cons

Stop wasting your time running without knowing exactly how to improve. If your running still needs improvement after listening to this episode [and to my previous podcast on technique linked below], then it is time to send me your run video and have a talk about it 🙂 It could be your aerobic capacity, or technique, or tension, and I’ve got a million ways to approach how to improve your running performance and enjoyment. Contact me @petejjacobs through social media, or through www.liveyourownfit.com https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/live-your-own-fit-lyf-performance/id1403266236?i=1000459088848   Running slower – it’s harder technically, and easier to relax mentally and physically. You want to improve your running speed at the same effort, or you want to be able to run longer with less fatigue. You also want running to FEEL better mentally.  If you cant run slow efficiently and relaxed, then you are limiting your running ability.   Running slow with efficiency is not easy, it takes a lot of focus   Running at your default pace and HR and tension physically and mentally is damaging.  Running slow TRAINS you to release tension during running, to become more aware, relaxed, and in that state it is EASIER to improve technique.  Observations from running with a client – runs with tension, swings arms low, default pace, cant run slow with same technique. Look at the African Elite runners in their EASY runs. See the link below they are joking, running 5-6min /km, or 9min/mile, and SSOOOO relaxed. https://youtu.be/-4etokKIcvQ?t=13   And then look at the best marathoners racing, they are also incredibly relaxed and efficient. In this video you can see Cherono looking the most efficient, with hands up high, a relaxed thoracic region twisting, relaxed face, etc. and he goes on to win by bringing in power with a bigger arm swing in the final 200m’s. https://youtu.be/w5RmIyDKElw?t=379   If you are tense running slow, of course you could never run at a high output without tension. Practice running slow. Really Slow. Really relaxed. PJ

Stop wasting your time running without knowing exactly how to improve. If your running still needs improvement after listening to this episode [and to my previous podcast on technique linked below], then it is time to send me your run video and have a talk about it 🙂 It could be your aerobic capacity, or technique, or tension, and I’ve got a million ways to approach how to improve your running performance and enjoyment. Contact me @petejjacobs through social media, or through <a href="http://www.liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/live-your-own-fit-lyf-performance/id1403266236?i=1000459088848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/live-your-own-fit-lyf-performance/id1403266236?i=1000459088848</a> Running slower – it’s harder technically, and easier to relax mentally and physically. You want to improve your running speed at the same effort, or you want to be able to run longer with less fatigue. You also want running to FEEL better mentally. <ul> <li>If you cant run slow efficiently and relaxed, then you are limiting your running ability.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Running slow with efficiency is not easy, it takes a lot of focus</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Running at your default pace and HR and tension physically and mentally is damaging.</li> </ul> Running slow TRAINS you to release tension during running, to become more aware, relaxed, and in that state it is EASIER to improve technique.  Observations from running with a client – runs with tension, swings arms low, default pace, cant run slow with same technique. Look at the African Elite runners in their EASY runs. See the link below they are joking, running 5-6min /km, or 9min/mile, and SSOOOO relaxed. <a href="https://youtu.be/-4etokKIcvQ?t=13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-4etokKIcvQ?t=13</a> And then look at the best marathoners racing, they are also incredibly relaxed and efficient. In this video you can see Cherono looking the most efficient, with hands up high, a relaxed thoracic region twisting, relaxed face, etc. and he goes on to win by bringing in power with a bigger arm swing in the final 200m’s. <a href="https://youtu.be/w5RmIyDKElw?t=379" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/w5RmIyDKElw?t=379</a> If you are tense running slow, of course you could never run at a high output without tension. Practice running slow. Really Slow. Really relaxed. PJ

How to Run Slow to Run Fast

Sleep expert Devin Burke shares secrets to improve your sleep, and therefore improve your health and performance. If you have trouble with insomnia, or feel like you should have more energy, or your health or performance is not as good as you want it to be, this episode will give you tips and protocols for a routine that reduces stress and improves your sleep habits and quality. Devin has never shared his “Three P” approach publicly until this episode! Devin Burke and Pete Jacobs  cover amazingly helpful &amp; interesting information, and Devin tells you some tips for improving your sleep you would have never considered.  Watch the podcast on youtube here Devin Burke is an international and TEDx speaker, the bestselling author of “The Sleep Advantage,” the founder of Sleep Science Academy, and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world. His books, keynotes, programs and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy, and life. Devin Burke helps high achievers and exhausted insomniacs get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power and presence. He was named one of the “Top 25 Health Coaches in America.” and has studied innovative holistic coaching methods from some of the world’s top health and human performance experts for over a decade. As a speaker and coach, he has inspired thousands of people to open their eyes to what is possible through creating new sleep, health and performance habits, and routines.    What’s the connection between sleep and stress? How everyone can improve their sleep? Why is sleep important? How can we fall asleep faster, rest deeper, and wake refreshed?    Find more information about Devin below, or get in contact to work with him at The Sleep Science Academy. https://sleepscienceacademy.com Check out his book “The Sleep Advantage” https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578752484 Devin Burke Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinburkewellness/ https://www.instagram.com/devinburkewellness/   LYF Performance Podcast is hosted by Pete Jacobs, Ironman World Champion and Health and Performance Coach.  Co-Founder of Live Your Own Fit with his wife Jaimielle Jacobs, they are also Prekure Certified Health Coaches and work with clients on all aspects of health and performance to help people feel better and achieve their goals of living a better life, with more energy, more happiness, and more success.

Sleep expert Devin Burke shares secrets to improve your sleep, and therefore improve your health and performance. If you have trouble with insomnia, or feel like you should have more energy, or your health or performance is not as good as you want it to be, this episode will give you tips and protocols for a routine that reduces stress and improves your sleep habits and quality. Devin has never shared his “Three P” approach publicly until this episode! Devin Burke and Pete Jacobs  cover amazingly helpful &amp; interesting information, and Devin tells you some tips for improving your sleep you would have never considered.  <a href="https://youtu.be/fdFBIgU3o_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on youtube here</a> Devin Burke is an international and TEDx speaker, the bestselling author of “The Sleep Advantage,” the founder of Sleep Science Academy, and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world. His books, keynotes, programs and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy, and life. Devin Burke helps high achievers and exhausted insomniacs get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power and presence. He was named one of the “Top 25 Health Coaches in America.” and has studied innovative holistic coaching methods from some of the world’s top health and human performance experts for over a decade. As a speaker and coach, he has inspired thousands of people to open their eyes to what is possible through creating new sleep, health and performance habits, and routines. <ul> <li>What’s the connection between sleep and stress?</li> <li>How everyone can improve their sleep?</li> <li>Why is sleep important?</li> <li>How can we fall asleep faster, rest deeper, and wake refreshed?</li> </ul> Find more information about Devin below, or get in contact to work with him at The Sleep Science Academy. <a href="https://sleepscienceacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleepscienceacademy.com</a> Check out his book “The Sleep Advantage” <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578752484" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578752484</a> Devin Burke Social Media <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinburkewellness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinburkewellness/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/devinburkewellness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/devinburkewellness/</a> LYF Performance Podcast is hosted by Pete Jacobs, Ironman World Champion and Health and Performance Coach.  Co-Founder of Live Your Own Fit with his wife Jaimielle Jacobs, they are also Prekure Certified Health Coaches and work with clients on all aspects of health and performance to help people feel better and achieve their goals of living a better life, with more energy, more happiness, and more success.

How to Improve Sleep for Health & Performance

Jaimielle and Pete have a great discussion that will uncover some of your underlying roadblocks to living your best life, in health and performance. Is your state of mind, or physical state, holding you back from making changes to allow you to be at your best? Creating a state of mind and body that resonates with Growth and Creation abilities allows you to be in control of who you want to be. A state of mind and  body that exudes qualities of being in Fear or Protection limits how your brain can think and limits your perception of the world you live in. Growth aspects  Posture Confidence Gratitude Present mind (no ego) Foresight Love &amp; Joy Positive self talk connected  Fear state  Stuck with bad habits limited perception narrow thinking sadness &amp; anger Disease Stress Disconnected  This podcast has your keys to piecing together some of the puzzle you have not yet completed for your life to feel as you want it to! Don’t waste any more time, figure out how to fix yourself, and what is not answered in the podcast we can answer personally when you become our client. Yes that means you 🙂 Find out more and work with us @ www.liveyourownfit.com

Jaimielle and Pete have a great discussion that will uncover some of your underlying roadblocks to living your best life, in health and performance. Is your state of mind, or physical state, holding you back from making changes to allow you to be at your best? Creating a state of mind and body that resonates with Growth and Creation abilities allows you to be in control of who you want to be. A state of mind and  body that exudes qualities of being in Fear or Protection limits how your brain can think and limits your perception of the world you live in. Growth aspects <ul> <li>Posture</li> <li>Confidence</li> <li>Gratitude</li> <li>Present mind (no ego)</li> <li>Foresight</li> <li>Love &amp; Joy</li> <li>Positive self talk</li> <li>connected</li> </ul> Fear state <ul> <li>Stuck with bad habits</li> <li>limited perception</li> <li>narrow thinking</li> <li>sadness &amp; anger</li> <li>Disease</li> <li>Stress</li> <li>Disconnected</li> </ul> This podcast has your keys to piecing together some of the puzzle you have not yet completed for your life to feel as you want it to! Don’t waste any more time, figure out how to fix yourself, and what is not answered in the podcast we can answer personally when you become our client. Yes that means you 🙂 Find out more and work with us @ <a href="https://liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a>

Growth or Fear. Creation or Protection.

If you only train in a certain way, with a particular mindset to practice being “present, calm and confident” does that mean you will find it hard to do anything but that same response in competition? In this episode I talk about the benefits of using my approach to training your mind and body to connect at high levels of power, efficiency, performance, and why this approach is best for most people. And the flip side to this conversation is how you can then still tap into the aggressive or adrenaline response of “fighting” in competition when needed. Key points are  a trigger phrase I use and recommend – “No effort, just movement” Increasing your level of mental and physical thresholds require a very controlled approach You can’t train out your instincts and stress responses when you change your story, you will respond as per your story  This is a quick recap of some conversations with clients, but the pathway to understanding and implementing the benefits and further understanding the techniques and bigger picture is much broader and longer. Take the journey with me, I will help you understand performance and health like you never thought possible, but only if you dare ?. That’s what the discovery call is for, to see if we align.  www.liveyourownfit.com

If you only train in a certain way, with a particular mindset to practice being “present, calm and confident” does that mean you will find it hard to do anything but that same response in competition? In this episode I talk about the benefits of using my approach to training your mind and body to connect at high levels of power, efficiency, performance, and why this approach is best for most people. And the flip side to this conversation is how you can then still tap into the aggressive or adrenaline response of “fighting” in competition when needed. Key points are <ul> <li>a trigger phrase I use and recommend – “No effort, just movement”</li> <li>Increasing your level of mental and physical thresholds require a very controlled approach</li> <li>You can’t train out your instincts and stress responses</li> <li>when you change your story, you will respond as per your story</li> </ul> This is a quick recap of some conversations with clients, but the pathway to understanding and implementing the benefits and further understanding the techniques and bigger picture is much broader and longer. Take the journey with me, I will help you understand performance and health like you never thought possible, but only if you dare ?. That’s what the discovery call is for, to see if we align.  <a href="http://www.liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a>

Training a Competitive Mindset

If you have ever done ANYTHING to follow lifestyle improvements, breathing or mindset techniques, ANYTHING that is considered a healthier choice (by me haha) you are unknowingly doing something to either increase oxygen levels in the cell, or at least doing something that reduces oxygen levels by the least. Your poor lifestyle and habits are lowering your cellular oxygen. Low oxygen levels create a more ANAEROBIC environment in your mitochondria, where energy production occurs. The worst thing for health, for all living things on earth, is chronic low levels of oxygen. Aerobic is Health | Anaerobic is increased stress products, poor health, &amp; inefficient energy. Oxygen is Key to Life Inflammation lowers cellular oxygen Stress lowers cellular oxygen   Very brief anaerobic exercise can be good (for some), but I’m talking about long term aerobic or anaerobic environments.   If you want to feel better, get fitter, be healthier, or perform better in everything you do, you need more oxygen in your cells. I let you know how I got ‘fitter’ without even exercising. I explain deeper theories around aerobic and MAF exercise, and how breathing rate is more important than heart rate.   1 Breathing influences cellular oxygen  2 inflammation lowers cellular oxygen 3 Oxidative stress lowers cellular oxygen 4 Stress lowers cellular oxygen   All life on earth needs oxygen. At the top of everything your lifestyle habits are trying to change/improve, they are all under the category of “ways to increase oxygen in your cells and mitochondria”

If you have ever done ANYTHING to follow lifestyle improvements, breathing or mindset techniques, ANYTHING that is considered a healthier choice (by me haha) you are unknowingly doing something to either increase oxygen levels in the cell, or at least doing something that reduces oxygen levels by the least. Your poor lifestyle and habits are lowering your cellular oxygen. Low oxygen levels create a more ANAEROBIC environment in your mitochondria, where energy production occurs. The worst thing for health, for all living things on earth, is chronic low levels of oxygen. Aerobic is Health | Anaerobic is increased stress products, poor health, &amp; inefficient energy. Oxygen is Key to Life Inflammation lowers cellular oxygen Stress lowers cellular oxygen Very brief anaerobic exercise can be good (for some), but I’m talking about long term aerobic or anaerobic environments. If you want to feel better, get fitter, be healthier, or perform better in everything you do, you need more oxygen in your cells. I let you know how I got ‘fitter’ without even exercising. I explain deeper theories around aerobic and MAF exercise, and how breathing rate is more important than heart rate. 1 Breathing influences cellular oxygen  2 inflammation lowers cellular oxygen 3 Oxidative stress lowers cellular oxygen 4 Stress lowers cellular oxygen All life on earth needs oxygen. At the top of everything your lifestyle habits are trying to change/improve, they are all under the category of “ways to increase oxygen in your cells and mitochondria”

Aerobic Health & Performance | How To Improve It?

First up I have to be clear that Mark Allen – 6 x Ironman World Champion – is not on this podcast, however this is even better as Alisha Smith and I recap the top tips from the recent @MAF webinar where Mark was present and spoke in depth, and we summarise for you here. The MAF webinar with Mark was epic, just an absolute privilege to chat to “The Grip” about all the many layers that make up MOTIVATION.  It was a very special experience. And one you can join in on this week! Don’t miss Mark Allen and myself this coming week  on the next MAF Webinar  – use my link here  USA/CAN – Thur 10 June 2021: 4PM PST / 6PM CST / 7PM EST UK – 11 June: 12 MIDNIGHT AUST – 11 June: 9AM EST This episode covers so many tools and tricks and strategies for  increasing motivation setting and achieving goals making consistency easier improving mindset improving performance  and the list goes on! It was a 90min + webinar, that we have tried to summarise in 25mins! Far from the original, but still full of gold nuggets haha. Enjoy the episode. Pete Jacobs – all links to recent deals, promotions, webinars, podcast etc are here.

First up I have to be clear that Mark Allen – 6 x Ironman World Champion – is not on this podcast, however this is even better as Alisha Smith and I recap the top tips from the recent @MAF webinar where Mark was present and spoke in depth, and we summarise for you here. The MAF webinar with Mark was epic, just an absolute privilege to chat to “The Grip” about all the many layers that make up MOTIVATION.  It was a very special experience. And one you can join in on this week! Don’t miss Mark Allen and myself this coming week  on the next<a href="https://go.philmaffetone.com/maf-ageingathlete-masterclass-v1?affiliate_id=3099431" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MAF Webinar  – use my link here </a> <h2>USA/CAN – Thur 10 June 2021: 4PM PST / 6PM CST / 7PM EST</h2> <h2>UK – 11 June: 12 MIDNIGHT</h2> <h2>AUST – 11 June: 9AM EST</h2> This episode covers so many tools and tricks and strategies for <ul> <li>increasing motivation</li> <li>setting and achieving goals</li> <li>making consistency easier</li> <li>improving mindset</li> <li>improving performance</li> </ul> and the list goes on! It was a 90min + webinar, that we have tried to summarise in 25mins! Far from the original, but still full of gold nuggets haha. Enjoy the episode. <a href="https://linktr.ee/petejjacobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Jacobs – all links to recent deals, promotions, webinars, podcast etc are here.</a>

“INCREASE MOTIVATION” | A RECAP OF MARK ALLENS’ TOP TOOLS & INSIGHTS

An original look at WHY MUSCLES CRAMP, by Ironman World Champion &amp; Health/Performance Coach Pete Jacobs. Driven by passion to understand his fatigue and health issues he had encountered since his teenage years, Pete has discovered that most ailments can be explained through the lens of ENERGY PRODUCTION processes. And no ailment is more obviously linked to the need for efficient energy production than the actual act of moving a muscle which clearly uses energy to do so! ENERGY IS ATP [Adenosine Triphosphate]. ATP is produced in the mitochondria through a combination of factors. And it is how these combination of factors are available or limited that changes the ability to produce ATP &amp; move a muscle. The result of missing some factors that allow efficient energy production can be an overload of stress and a massive reduction in ATP production, and therefore NO ENERGY TO MOVE THE MUSCLE and the muscle spasms and CRAMPS. The main factors that cause cramps. LOW ENERGY PRODUCTION  Low oxygen – over-breathing (like hyperventilating), inflammation, Low minerals – electrolytes – Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium Inflammation – food, illness, stress, high blood sugar. Oxidative stress – from exercising too hard (or too long). Repetitive neural fatigue.  Listen to the podcast to get more details and some more explanations on how to fix your cramps, and if it helps please leave a review on Apple podcast app, or google reviews 🙂 thanks for listening. Free ebook here for more about how your body works, how to get more energy, how to perform better and have less fatigue! Contact Pete through any social media, or email via www.liveyourownfit.com/contact

An original look at WHY MUSCLES CRAMP, by Ironman World Champion &amp; Health/Performance Coach Pete Jacobs. Driven by passion to understand his fatigue and health issues he had encountered since his teenage years, Pete has discovered that most ailments can be explained through the lens of ENERGY PRODUCTION processes. And no ailment is more obviously linked to the need for efficient energy production than the actual act of moving a muscle which clearly uses energy to do so! ENERGY IS ATP [Adenosine Triphosphate]. ATP is produced in the mitochondria through a combination of factors. And it is how these combination of factors are available or limited that changes the ability to produce ATP &amp; move a muscle. The result of missing some factors that allow efficient energy production can be an overload of stress and a massive reduction in ATP production, and therefore NO ENERGY TO MOVE THE MUSCLE and the muscle spasms and CRAMPS. The main factors that cause cramps. LOW ENERGY PRODUCTION <ol> <li>Low oxygen – over-breathing (like hyperventilating), inflammation,</li> <li>Low minerals – electrolytes – Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium</li> <li>Inflammation – food, illness, stress, high blood sugar.</li> <li>Oxidative stress – from exercising too hard (or too long).</li> <li>Repetitive neural fatigue.</li> </ol> Listen to the podcast to get more details and some more explanations on how to fix your cramps, and if it helps please leave a review on Apple podcast app, or google reviews 🙂 thanks for listening. <a href="https://liveyourownfit.com/lyf-ebook-newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free ebook here for more about how your body works, how to get more energy, how to perform better and have less fatigue!</a> Contact Pete through any social media, or email via <a href="https://liveyourownfit.com/contact-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com/contact</a>

Why Muscles Cramp

Niraj Naik

This episode has special guest Niraj Naik, who is a leading breathwork teacher, and highly regarded health practitioner. He has some very interesting information on the importance of building carbon dioxide tolerance, which allows higher levels of oxygen into the cells. Niraj Naik – ex-pharmacist turned holistic health expert, founder of the international school of breathwork Soma Breath. He started his path in healing others, as a community pharmacist, yet after several years he found himself a patient of stress-related depression and ulcerative colitis. This was a wake-up call that made him embark on a journey of profound self-healing and education. Known internationally as the Renegade Pharmacist, Niraj is dedicated to educating others on topics of holistic health, breathwork, meditation, and more. In addition to his website and blog therenegadepharmacist.com, he has created many other brands related to health and healing. Thanks so much to Niraj for sharing this important perspective on breathwork and limiting our breath.

This episode has special guest Niraj Naik, who is a leading breathwork teacher, and highly regarded health practitioner. He has some very interesting information on the importance of building carbon dioxide tolerance, which allows higher levels of oxygen into the cells. Niraj Naik – ex-pharmacist turned holistic health expert, founder of the international school of breathwork <a href="https://www.somabreath.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soma Breath</a>. He started his path in healing others, as a community pharmacist, yet after several years he found himself a patient of stress-related depression and ulcerative colitis. This was a wake-up call that made him embark on a journey of profound self-healing and education. Known internationally as the Renegade Pharmacist, Niraj is dedicated to educating others on topics of holistic health, breathwork, meditation, and more. In addition to his website and blog<a href="http://therenegadepharmacist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> therenegadepharmacist.com</a>, he has created many other brands related to health and healing. Thanks so much to Niraj for sharing this important perspective on breathwork and limiting our breath.

Breathe Less | Live Longer | Niraj Naik Interview

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This week, in the first interview on the LYOF podcast, I have an incredible guest, with an even more incredible story. Chris Jones has influenced my friends, my family, and myself with his very holistic approach to health and performance through his business Primal Movement, and he also has a near death story of survival after a very large tree fell on him in a remote area of NSW while on Christmas holidays in 2017.Chris is a certified Chek Practioner level 2 and Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2, with 14 years experience in the industry helping people achieve goals and improve their lives. Primal Movement is a large private studio gym on the northern beaches of Sydney, where Chris and his team coach, consult, and workout. I can’t thank Chris enough for giving his precious time and energy to have this chat in between his rehabilitation sessions at Primal Movement, when I visited my hometown of Sydney. As you’ll hear, Chris also talks openly about his very traumatic experience of being crushed under a tree for hours, and the journey of recovery and discovery he has been on, and still going through. It is a true reflection of his personable and honest nature that he was so giving to myself and everyone else listening in. We talk about how Chris survived being crushed by a tree for 2 hours before being freed, with unimaginable pain and pressure on his shattered pelvis and stomach. The mindset skills and strength that Chris has developed over a lifetime of team sports and teaching about the body and mind connection to his clients was a major factor, as well as the state of health and strength which he had when this happened through his own practice of what he teaches. He advocates a truly holistic approach to complete wellness and resilience in life, and my sister can attest as she is one of Chris’s endless success stories of improving everything from posture, weight, sugar cravings, improved food choices (in taste and health benefits), strength, aches, sleep, energy, outlook on life and “gyms” and “diets”…the list is endless. How Chris survived the many months in hospital afterward, along with his incredibly speedy recovery after such trauma to his body, is testament to how good nutrition matters. We chat about how he didn’t touch the hospital food, ate incredibly nutritious food and supplements, and how everyone in his community looked after him with the best of everything to help him recover and become strong again.Home Page Primal Movement is in Brookvale, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and I highly recommend you go and meet Chris if you want to get healthier and more capable in your everyday life, just as I recommended my sister go there and it has changed her life.     Check out Primal Movement on Faceboook https://www.facebook.com/primalmovement.com.au/ Primal Movement Instagram https://www.instagram.com/primal_movement/ And if you want to follow Chris personally on insta https://www.instagram.com/chick_jones/    		Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

This week, in the first interview on the LYOF podcast, I have an incredible guest, with an even more incredible story. Chris Jones has influenced my friends, my family, and myself with his very holistic approach to health and performance through his business Primal Movement, and he also has a near death story of survival after a very large tree fell on him in a remote area of NSW while on Christmas holidays in 2017.Chris is a certified Chek Practioner level 2 and Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 2, with 14 years experience in the industry helping people achieve goals and improve their lives. Primal Movement is a large private studio gym on the northern beaches of Sydney, where Chris and his team coach, consult, and workout. I can’t thank Chris enough for giving his precious time and energy to have this chat in between his rehabilitation sessions at Primal Movement, when I visited my hometown of Sydney. As you’ll hear, Chris also talks openly about his very traumatic experience of being crushed under a tree for hours, and the journey of recovery and discovery he has been on, and still going through. It is a true reflection of his personable and honest nature that he was so giving to myself and everyone else listening in. We talk about how Chris survived being crushed by a tree for 2 hours before being freed, with unimaginable pain and pressure on his shattered pelvis and stomach. The mindset skills and strength that Chris has developed over a lifetime of team sports and teaching about the body and mind connection to his clients was a major factor, as well as the state of health and strength which he had when this happened through his own practice of what he teaches. He advocates a truly holistic approach to complete wellness and resilience in life, and my sister can attest as she is one of Chris’s endless success stories of improving everything from posture, weight, sugar cravings, improved food choices (in taste and health benefits), strength, aches, sleep, energy, outlook on life and “gyms” and “diets”…the list is endless. How Chris survived the many months in hospital afterward, along with his incredibly speedy recovery after such trauma to his body, is testament to how good nutrition matters. We chat about how he didn’t touch the hospital food, ate incredibly nutritious food and supplements, and how everyone in his community looked after him with the best of everything to help him recover and become strong again.<blockquote><a href="http://primalmovement.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Page</a></blockquote> Primal Movement is in Brookvale, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and I highly recommend you go and meet Chris if you want to get healthier and more capable in your everyday life, just as I recommended my sister go there and it has changed her life. Check out Primal Movement on Faceboook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/primalmovement.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/primalmovement.com.au/</a> Primal Movement Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/primal_movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/primal_movement/</a> And if you want to follow Chris personally on insta <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chick_jones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chick_jones/</a>  		 Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

[LYOF Podcast – E05] Chris Jones – How he survived being crushed under a tree.

Carnivore, Low Histamine Diet. Can it get much more selective? haha. Actually, I find it super easy and don’t mind it, less choice in my day simplifies my life 🙂 And it’s especially easy since I am now feeling much healthier and have more energy, so EVERYTHING IS EASIER! I’ve had muscle and mind fatigue, and brain fog issues, since I was a teenager, gut issues since my early 20’s, skin issues since then too, achy joints from 30years old, and everything worsening together into my mid 30’s. Going carnivore removed most of these issues, at least in severity. Dr Paul Mason was a huge help to my mum and I in this respect. He has some brilliant presentations on Youtube from Low Carb Down Under conferences, and Carnivory Con. However eating what seemed like the same foods day after day, I was still getting some symptoms back, and I couldn’t figure it out. UNTIL… Until I watched Georgia Ede MD on youtube talk about histamines from a clip published 5 years ago. Histamine became my new interest, and I added that to my already “limited” carnivore diet. I had been eating aged meats, and loved them.. but once I heard about histamine in aged food products I instantly recognised my patterns of fatigue and skin problems with times I had eaten meat that was not as fresh. Combine that with yoghurt or hard cheese and lots of bacteria equals lots of histamine. This explains why I can have some, in small amounts, but it is the OVERDOSE of histamine which is an issue, not histamine itself. So consider when you eat something high in histamines, (aged food eg. wine, cheese, yoghurt, cured/aged meat) how do you react if you eat a lot of these products? If you have gut issues it is likely histamine overload is playing a part, or more accurately, has become a problem due to your gut dysbiosis, and is contributing when histamine levels rise. Leaky gut is tough to deal with, so many things can be affecting you, but trying a low histamine carnivore diet is a great place to start, then reintroduce foods one by one every few days. HOWEVER, as my mum and I have found out, just because you can tolerate it, does not mean you can have it frequently or in large amounts – keep in mind it is in the DOSE that is your poison, not the food itself. An overdose of histamine can be more likely after added stress, i.e. stressful events – exercise, heat, poor sleep, late nights, other food combinations, etc. which all make your body more REACTIVE and your gut lining more PERMEABLE If you have experienced autoimmune symptoms, you will understand your cells REACTION is the problem, so do what you can to calm your cells and nervous system-  vagus nerve exercise are an excellent addition to everyday habits to help lower you Sympathetic Nervous System (and cellular response). Buy meat the day the butcher gets it, freeze it, then defrost quickly and cook quickly (not 24hr slow cook). Histamine builds up in food at any temperature other than freezing, and is not removed by cooking   – so freeze leftovers. Lots more information on my podcast about my low histamine carnivore diet. And this is just a snapshot in time at how I’m currently eating, and what is working right now for me. Please send me any questions or personal anecdotes over social media @petejjacobs or email pete@liveyourownfit.com

Carnivore, Low Histamine Diet. Can it get much more selective? haha. Actually, I find it super easy and don’t mind it, less choice in my day simplifies my life 🙂 And it’s especially easy since I am now feeling much healthier and have more energy, so EVERYTHING IS EASIER! I’ve had muscle and mind fatigue, and brain fog issues, since I was a teenager, gut issues since my early 20’s, skin issues since then too, achy joints from 30years old, and everything worsening together into my mid 30’s. Going carnivore removed most of these issues, at least in severity. Dr Paul Mason was a huge help to my mum and I in this respect. He has some brilliant presentations on Youtube from Low Carb Down Under conferences, and Carnivory Con. However eating what seemed like the same foods day after day, I was still getting some symptoms back, and I couldn’t figure it out. UNTIL… Until I watched Georgia Ede MD on youtube talk about histamines from a clip published 5 years ago. Histamine became my new interest, and I added that to my already “limited” carnivore diet. I had been eating aged meats, and loved them.. but once I heard about histamine in aged food products I instantly recognised my patterns of fatigue and skin problems with times I had eaten meat that was not as fresh. Combine that with yoghurt or hard cheese and lots of bacteria equals lots of histamine. This explains why I can have some, in small amounts, but it is the OVERDOSE of histamine which is an issue, not histamine itself. So consider when you eat something high in histamines, (aged food eg. wine, cheese, yoghurt, cured/aged meat) how do you react if you eat a lot of these products? If you have gut issues it is likely histamine overload is playing a part, or more accurately, has become a problem due to your gut dysbiosis, and is contributing when histamine levels rise. Leaky gut is tough to deal with, so many things can be affecting you, but trying a low histamine carnivore diet is a great place to start, then reintroduce foods one by one every few days. HOWEVER, as my mum and I have found out, just because you can tolerate it, does not mean you can have it frequently or in large amounts – keep in mind it is in the DOSE that is your poison, not the food itself. An overdose of histamine can be more likely after added stress, i.e. stressful events – exercise, heat, poor sleep, late nights, other food combinations, etc. which all make your body more REACTIVE and your gut lining more PERMEABLE If you have experienced autoimmune symptoms, you will understand your cells REACTION is the problem, so do what you can to calm your cells and nervous system-  vagus nerve exercise are an excellent addition to everyday habits to help lower you Sympathetic Nervous System (and cellular response). Buy meat the day the butcher gets it, freeze it, then defrost quickly and cook quickly (not 24hr slow cook). Histamine builds up in food at any temperature other than freezing, and is not removed by cooking   – so freeze leftovers. Lots more information on my podcast about my low histamine carnivore diet. And this is just a snapshot in time at how I’m currently eating, and what is working right now for me. Please send me any questions or personal anecdotes over social media @petejjacobs or email pete@liveyourownfit.com

Carnivore, Low Histamine Diet – Podcast

Protein – Why is protein important? What does protein do? Why do we need to eat protein? (answer – protein synthesis) Just a few simple questions that Jaimielle and Pete Jacobs answer in this Protein Podcast. We also cover How we build new cells using protein. What other vitamins are needed to convert some amino acids into beneficial substances. Vitamins and amino acids that improve fertility.. Easy food choices to increase protein intake. Supplemental amino acids to make protein synthesis more active if protein intake is not optimal (vegetarian or vegan diets). Holistic health and how everything is connected. Cellular repair, reproduction, autophagy. Ideal protein intake slows aging process. When to eat protein and how much at each meal. Different protein requirements for younger or older people. We are already working on part 2 to clear up and elaborate on some of the things we mentioned here, but if you have any parts you’d like to know more about, make sure you message us at pete@liveyourownfit.com or jaimielle@liveyourownfit.com or on any of our social media pipes @liveyourownfit  @petejjacobs  @jaimielle or through www.liveyourownfit.com

Protein – Why is protein important? What does protein do? Why do we need to eat protein? (answer – protein synthesis) Just a few simple questions that Jaimielle and Pete Jacobs answer in this Protein Podcast. We also cover How we build new cells using protein. What other vitamins are needed to convert some amino acids into beneficial substances. Vitamins and amino acids that improve fertility.. Easy food choices to increase protein intake. Supplemental amino acids to make protein synthesis more active if protein intake is not optimal (vegetarian or vegan diets). Holistic health and how everything is connected. Cellular repair, reproduction, autophagy. Ideal protein intake slows aging process. When to eat protein and how much at each meal. Different protein requirements for younger or older people. We are already working on part 2 to clear up and elaborate on some of the things we mentioned here, but if you have any parts you’d like to know more about, make sure you message us at pete@liveyourownfit.com or jaimielle@liveyourownfit.com or on any of our social media pipes @liveyourownfit @petejjacobs @jaimielle or through <a href="http://www.liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a>

Protein Podcast

Have you ever wondered how far you could go on zero carbohydrates? Can the body perform at a high level of intense exercise for more than 2 hrs without depleting glycogen stores? How far can we go using just the energy stores in our own body?  Do we need to risk a distressed gut and cramping stomach in order to push our body to its’ limits? I don’t have any of these answers, but I did recently complete two Ironman 70.3 events one week apart on a zero carb, carnivore diet, and while only using caffeine, ketone esters, water and salt during the races. I’m only scratching the surface of my tests into how much can my body do with stored energy. This podcast talks about my races, how I approached them physically, mentally, and nutritionally, while following my carnivore diet, and my instincts. Yes, it is possible, and perhaps beneficial, to not be carb loading, to not eat carbs at any time, and perform at a higher level than with carbohydrates. I’m still learning more every race, and every day, so please send in any questions you may have, and I’ll try to answer them, or ask those who are much smarter than me their thoughts. You’d be amazed how vague a lot of the science is, how little, or none at all, research has been done regarding what I am doing, so the energy pathways are somewhat untested at this level, and I’m loving the experimentation process. Hope you enjoy this episode. Pete @petejjacobs @liveyourownfit

Have you ever wondered how far you could go on zero carbohydrates? Can the body perform at a high level of intense exercise for more than 2 hrs without depleting glycogen stores? How far can we go using just the energy stores in our own body?  Do we need to risk a distressed gut and cramping stomach in order to push our body to its’ limits? I don’t have any of these answers, but I did recently complete two Ironman 70.3 events one week apart on a zero carb, carnivore diet, and while only using caffeine, ketone esters, water and salt during the races. I’m only scratching the surface of my tests into how much can my body do with stored energy. This podcast talks about my races, how I approached them physically, mentally, and nutritionally, while following my carnivore diet, and my instincts. Yes, it is possible, and perhaps beneficial, to not be carb loading, to not eat carbs at any time, and perform at a higher level than with carbohydrates. I’m still learning more every race, and every day, so please send in any questions you may have, and I’ll try to answer them, or ask those who are much smarter than me their thoughts. You’d be amazed how vague a lot of the science is, how little, or none at all, research has been done regarding what I am doing, so the energy pathways are somewhat untested at this level, and I’m loving the experimentation process. Hope you enjoy this episode. Pete @petejjacobs @liveyourownfit

Zero Carb Ironman 70.3 Race Report Podcast

Running PODCAST – Technique & Shoes

Triathlon Tips Podcast by Live Your Own Fit with Jaimielle &amp; Pete Jacobs, Ironman World Champion. Something for all levels of triathlete, from beginner to elite you’ll get some tips for training for a triathlon, and competing in a triathlon.  We cover mindset, swim bike run tips &amp; technique, nutrition, and many more details and common sense advice. We hope you enjoy it. Swim tips Choosing a wetsuit – swim tips in training and the race – how to draft in the swim – avoid anxiety, panic attacks, shortness of breath – The three key elements of simming- technique – streamline – rhythm. Triathlon bike tips – nutrition on the bike – building strength – MAF (maximum aerobic function) heart rate on the bike – tips for staying calm and focused – reminders to drink and eat. Run tips in triathlon How to keep focus – technique tips for the run – cadence – posture – foot landing – Nutrition – run pacing  – Mindset technique – how to visualise in training to build a strong mindset for race day. Being in the moment using gratitude to dispel fears, doubts, worries, anxieties and tension. Get more from your physical body by being clam, present, and relaxed in mind and body. www.liveyourownfit.com @liveyourownfit  – @petejjacobs – @jaimielle We provide triathlon coaching programs, health coaching, guidance for life change and improvements in all areas of health and performance. One off consultations available for those not ready for a 6 or 12 week commitment.

Triathlon Tips Podcast by Live Your Own Fit with Jaimielle &amp; Pete Jacobs, Ironman World Champion. Something for all levels of triathlete, from beginner to elite you’ll get some tips for training for a triathlon, and competing in a triathlon.  We cover mindset, swim bike run tips &amp; technique, nutrition, and many more details and common sense advice. We hope you enjoy it. Swim tips Choosing a wetsuit – swim tips in training and the race – how to draft in the swim – avoid anxiety, panic attacks, shortness of breath – The three key elements of simming- technique – streamline – rhythm. Triathlon bike tips – nutrition on the bike – building strength – MAF (maximum aerobic function) heart rate on the bike – tips for staying calm and focused – reminders to drink and eat. Run tips in triathlon How to keep focus – technique tips for the run – cadence – posture – foot landing – Nutrition – run pacing  – Mindset technique – how to visualise in training to build a strong mindset for race day. Being in the moment using gratitude to dispel fears, doubts, worries, anxieties and tension. Get more from your physical body by being clam, present, and relaxed in mind and body. <a href="http://www.liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a> @liveyourownfit  – @petejjacobs – @jaimielle We provide triathlon coaching programs, health coaching, guidance for life change and improvements in all areas of health and performance. One off consultations available for those not ready for a 6 or 12 week commitment.

Triathlon Tips Podcast

Pete Jacobs

This episode is just me, Pete, talking about my mindset that helped me win the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in 2012. Full results from that race here We start where it ended, with my finish line interview with the voice of Ironman, and good friend, Mike Reilly. I had a unique mindset, using the word LOVE, as a bit of a mantra to keep me free of doubts and fear, and therefore making me stronger and calmer. I go into detail of how this had a positive effect on my Nervous System, the positive recruitment of muscles, hormones, and overall performance for me under the pressures of a world championship race. I had been mentored by Allan Pitman for the years leading up to this event, and he’d introduced me and sat in on my session with kinesiologist Ian Maitland. We worked through my fears and doubts and was given the word LOVE as a positive mindset change. It was to help deal with trolls, pressure, competitors, pain, heat etc.  I visualised all the time in training. I was training my mind as much as my body in every session. I created a playlist around the theme of LOVE. Here it is…. I didn’t listen to all these songs equally, and got sick of a few of them and had favourites I would replay a lot!        Spotify has a cool search option using the barcode on the playlist picture. Open Spotify app on your phone, go to “search”, and see there’s a picture of a camera at the top, hit that, and then take a photo of the barcode here to instantly be connected 🙂           https://open.spotify.com/user/petejjacobs/playlist/4dRxmflvRtajDOdx6NLj7X?si=g-OJz6BPRiCiApZT0mEeFg I made changes in my approach from runner up in 2011 to winning in 2012. A piece of audio from a friend cheering for me on course captures the sentiment I had on race day  perfectly. I’d let my supporters know to remind me I was out there because I LOVED it. Recap of the race, how I was able to remain calm and make the correct decisions thanks to having visualised the race in training so often, and my relatively calm nervous system aiding in my mental clarity. Phil Maffetone pointing out primary vs secondary symptoms. Physical reactions, abilities and emotions come from the nervous system, controlled partly by the Central Governor (basically the brain, mostly..sort of) and how it reacts to what you are letting it know and perceive. Tim Noakes is an authority on the Central Governor Theory, a short description of this theory from wikipedia.  The central governor is a proposed process in the brain that regulates exercise in regard to a neurally calculated safe exertion by the body. In particular, physical activity is controlled so that its intensity cannot threaten the body’s homeostasis by causing anoxic damage to the heart muscle. The central governor limits exercise by reducing the neural recruitment of muscle fibers. This reduced recruitment causes the sensation of fatigue. The existence of a central governor was suggested to explain fatigue after prolonged strenuous exercise in long-distance running and other endurance sports, but its ideas could also apply to other causes of exertion-induced fatigue. and more information below from from https://runnersconnect.net/central-governor-theory/  The central governor theory posits that racing is a balance between:  (1) physical preparation and biological systems;  (2) emotional components, such as motivation and pain tolerance;  (3) and self-preservation. The exact combination of these factors is what leads to how hard you’re able to push during a race.   A rough description of how the energy systems work, and how they are controlled internally and externally.   Sympathetic Nervous System response to running from the lion. This example from this amazing TED talk below. An excellent TED talk that explains a lot about how to be healthy, and perform better. It is a must watch to gain a greater idea of what HEALTH means and how the body works. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bczm0RsIZUM   What are the limitations on performance? How I won Hawaii Ironman World Championships. How I trained mentally for Hawaii. How mindset changes your physical ability.  Perception over rules all.    Don’t forget if you subscribe, rate, and leave me a review as that will help me be motivated to keep producing the podcast and answering your future questions! Thanks so much for your support. Let’s get this podcast famous and help more people perform at their peak, be healthier, and have the best lives possible! 😉

This episode is just me, Pete, talking about my mindset that helped me win the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in 2012. Full results from that race <a href="http://www.ironman.com/assets/files/results/worldchampionship/2012.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> We start where it ended, with my finish line interview with the voice of Ironman, and good friend, <a href="https://mikereilly.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Reilly</a>. I had a unique mindset, using the word LOVE, as a bit of a mantra to keep me free of doubts and fear, and therefore making me stronger and calmer. I go into detail of how this had a positive effect on my Nervous System, the positive recruitment of muscles, hormones, and overall performance for me under the pressures of a world championship race. I had been mentored by <a href="http://www.aptriathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allan Pitman</a> for the years leading up to this event, and he’d introduced me and sat in on my session with kinesiologist Ian Maitland. We worked through my fears and doubts and was given the word LOVE as a positive mindset change. It was to help deal with trolls, pressure, competitors, pain, heat etc.  I visualised all the time in training. I was training my mind as much as my body in every session. I created a playlist around the theme of LOVE. Here it is…. I didn’t listen to all these songs equally, and got sick of a few of them and had favourites I would replay a lot! Spotify has a cool search option using the barcode on the playlist picture. Open Spotify app on your phone, go to “search”, and see there’s a picture of a camera at the top, hit that, and then take a photo of the barcode here to instantly be connected 🙂 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/petejjacobs/playlist/4dRxmflvRtajDOdx6NLj7X?si=g-OJz6BPRiCiApZT0mEeFg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/user/petejjacobs/playlist/4dRxmflvRtajDOdx6NLj7X?si=g-OJz6BPRiCiApZT0mEeFg</a> I made changes in my approach from runner up in 2011 to winning in 2012. A piece of audio from a friend cheering for me on course captures the sentiment I had on race day  perfectly. I’d let my supporters know to remind me I was out there because I LOVED it. Recap of the race, how I was able to remain calm and make the correct decisions thanks to having visualised the race in training so often, and my relatively calm nervous system aiding in my mental clarity. Phil Maffetone pointing out primary vs secondary symptoms. Physical reactions, abilities and emotions come from the nervous system, controlled partly by the Central Governor (basically the brain, mostly..sort of) and how it reacts to what you are letting it know and perceive. Tim Noakes is an authority on the Central Governor Theory, a short description of this theory from wikipedia.  The central <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_(device)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">governor</a> is a proposed process in the brain that regulates exercise in regard to a neurally calculated safe exertion by the body. In particular, physical activity is controlled so that its intensity cannot threaten the body’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeostasis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">homeostasis</a> by causing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoxia_(medical)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anoxic</a> damage to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myocardial_ischemia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heart muscle</a>. The central governor limits exercise by reducing the neural recruitment of muscle fibers. This reduced recruitment causes the sensation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_fatigue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fatigue</a>. The existence of a central governor was suggested to explain fatigue after prolonged strenuous exercise in long-distance running and other endurance sports, but its ideas could also apply to other causes of exertion-induced fatigue. and more information below from from <a href="https://runnersconnect.net/central-governor-theory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://runnersconnect.net/central-governor-theory/</a>  The central governor theory posits that racing is a balance between: (1) physical preparation and biological systems;  (2) emotional components, such as motivation and pain tolerance; (3) and self-preservation. The exact combination of these factors is what leads to how hard you’re able to push during a race. A rough description of how the energy systems work, and how they are controlled internally and externally. Sympathetic Nervous System response to running from the lion. This example from this amazing TED talk below. An excellent TED talk that explains a lot about how to be healthy, and perform better. It is a must watch to gain a greater idea of what HEALTH means and how the body works. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bczm0RsIZUM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bczm0RsIZUM</a> What are the limitations on performance? How I won Hawaii Ironman World Championships. How I trained mentally for Hawaii. How mindset changes your physical ability.  Perception over rules all.  Don’t forget if you subscribe, rate, and leave me a review as that will help me be motivated to keep producing the podcast and answering your future questions! Thanks so much for your support. Let’s get this podcast famous and help more people perform at their peak, be healthier, and have the best lives possible! 😉

[LYOF Podcast – E03] Mindset, Love, & the Nervous System – Pete Jacobs

Mindset tips and techniques to improve your performance, from a Hawaii Ironman World Champion (me, Pete Jacobs) In this Live Your Own Fit  Podcast episode Many tools, tips, and examples are given for staying mentally strong, to get more from your physical ability, to push your limits, and find out how tough you really are. Topics covered include: What is mental toughness and how do you build mental toughness? How much does performance outcome depend on mindset and the brain? How do our thoughts effect our physical performance? Tim Noakes’ central governor theory and the importance of training to increase pain tolerance. Research quoted from Alex Hutchinson ‘Endure’ book – why having a plan is important, but being able to adapt to change is just as important. Everything on race day, your ability to go harder, faster, for longer, is driven by your mind, your perceptions of your environment (everything you see, hear, feel), and your ability to extend your mental reserves of pain tolerance and motivation. Perception is everything. Your nervous system reaction, how tired your mind will become depends on your ability to control your perception. Using stimulants is one way to lower your perceived effort, and therefore allow for more physical energy to be accessed. Gratitude and controlling ego are other mindset techniques to bring your awareness to the ‘now’ and calm your nervous system and conserve mental energy. So much is covered in this podcast, there will be something for everyone, particularly those about to race the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona later this week (October 12 2019). I (Pete Jacobs) am not racing this year, but hope my comeback continues to build and I will be back on the big island in 2020. I hope these race mindset tips help you to stay focused, strong, and build mental toughness, confidence, and your best ever performance. Good Luck Pete

Mindset tips and techniques to improve your performance, from a Hawaii Ironman World Champion (me, Pete Jacobs) In this Live Your Own Fit  Podcast episode Many tools, tips, and examples are given for staying mentally strong, to get more from your physical ability, to push your limits, and find out how tough you really are. Topics covered include: What is mental toughness and how do you build mental toughness? How much does performance outcome depend on mindset and the brain? How do our thoughts effect our physical performance? Tim Noakes’ central governor theory and the importance of training to increase pain tolerance. Research quoted from Alex Hutchinson ‘Endure’ book – why having a plan is important, but being able to adapt to change is just as important. Everything on race day, your ability to go harder, faster, for longer, is driven by your mind, your perceptions of your environment (everything you see, hear, feel), and your ability to extend your mental reserves of pain tolerance and motivation. Perception is everything. Your nervous system reaction, how tired your mind will become depends on your ability to control your perception. Using stimulants is one way to lower your perceived effort, and therefore allow for more physical energy to be accessed. Gratitude and controlling ego are other mindset techniques to bring your awareness to the ‘now’ and calm your nervous system and conserve mental energy. So much is covered in this podcast, there will be something for everyone, particularly those about to race the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona later this week (October 12 2019). I (Pete Jacobs) am not racing this year, but hope my comeback continues to build and I will be back on the big island in 2020. I hope these race mindset tips help you to stay focused, strong, and build mental toughness, confidence, and your best ever performance. Good Luck Pete

Mindset For Performance Podcast

After a fair time away from production we are back into podcasting and happy to ramp this up quickly with lots of info we have been learning over the past 6 months, people we’ve met, places we’ve been, races we’ve raced, foods we’ve discovered and lots more! This episode is covering some Frequently asked Questions from our clients. We are looking for more clients whose interests match our expertise and want to make the most of us and our knowledge, experience, and passion to health and performance, in all walks of life. Our current clients are loving the experience of getting one on one attention as well as the group interaction via weekly webinar and open stream on the application we share all our resources through (not Facebook! haha). Get in touch if you’d like to be mentored, coached, or simply ask us a lot of questions and get some up to date information and a better direction in a one off consultation. Contact us through www.liveyourownfit.com or any of our social media channels @liveyourownfit or @petejjacobs or @jaimielle Hope you enjoy this episode, mostly about hidden dangers in”health” foods, and some information about how much things have changed in the food landscape in the past few hundred years, especially the last 70 years, and why this has become the major cause in the increase in chronic health problems globally.

After a fair time away from production we are back into podcasting and happy to ramp this up quickly with lots of info we have been learning over the past 6 months, people we’ve met, places we’ve been, races we’ve raced, foods we’ve discovered and lots more! This episode is covering some Frequently asked Questions from our clients. We are looking for more clients whose interests match our expertise and want to make the most of us and our knowledge, experience, and passion to health and performance, in all walks of life. Our current clients are loving the experience of getting one on one attention as well as the group interaction via weekly webinar and open stream on the application we share all our resources through (not Facebook! haha). Get in touch if you’d like to be mentored, coached, or simply ask us a lot of questions and get some up to date information and a better direction in a one off consultation. Contact us through <a href="http://www.liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a> or any of our social media channels @liveyourownfit or @petejjacobs or @jaimielle Hope you enjoy this episode, mostly about hidden dangers in”health” foods, and some information about how much things have changed in the food landscape in the past few hundred years, especially the last 70 years, and why this has become the major cause in the increase in chronic health problems globally.

LYOF Podcasts are Back!

Our LY.F family inspire Pete and I everyday, giving us that warm fuzzy feeling of gratitude, and love for doing what we do. Camilla is one of our LY.F Stars who has just finished the 6 Week Life Change Program. Her health and performance journey over the last 6 weeks has been inspiring to say the least. With Camilla’s consent we want to share her health story of trials, and wins with you. For a more in-depth article on Camilla’s journey, click here to head to www.liveyourownfit.com HOW DID CAMILLA SET HERSELF UP FOR GLOBAL HEALTH &amp; PERFORMANCE SUCCESS?  Camilla established her foundation to success – her WHY, WHAT, HOW Acknowledged roadblocks and what she could do to overcome them Established her bio individuality – through a two week elimination protocol in the first two weeks of the program, Camilla established her individual nutritional plan Recognised that she is an athlete in LIFE, she deserves to live her best life, to her full potential. Discovered how to ‘biohack’ her physiology for the results she wanted. i.e She increased her sleep by an hour, from 6 hours to 7hours.  KEY MESSAGE If you are in an energy deficient state your body will go into fright/flight mode, causing a negative domino effect on your hormonal system, ultimately resulting in ‘nervous system fatigue’/ ‘adrenal system fatigue.  Camilla was energy deficient – her resting metabolic rate required 1,875calories daily. She was only consuming around 1200. This causes stress hormones to rise, increasing inflammation and inhibiting fat burning and fat loss, amongst countless other ill effects.    CAMILLA’S RESULTS AFTER THE 6 WEEK LIFE CHANGE PROGRAM  Camilla has lost 8cm around her waist. Her rings are looser, and her shoes feel bigger Her energy levels are higher, and she seldom experiences the 4pm slump Her slight anxiety has gone, and she is attracting even better things into her life Her stamina has improved She is waking up refreshed and renewed, experiencing high quality sleep (increased to 7hrs), and no longer snores Camilla is ready to try a resistance training program Camilla realised she had been in an ‘energy deficient state’, meaning previously she had not been consuming the calories needed at rest, let alone to function optimally throughout the day.  CAMILLA’S WORDS THREE WEEKS INTO THE 6 WEEK LIFE CHANGE PROGRAM Huge thanks to Jaimie and Pete for their amazing Live Your Own Fit Program.  I’m an unfit, busy wife and mum and I work full-time.  In summary, there isn’t much time for anything extra.  Jaimie has helped me lose cm’s, find more energy and we are only three weeks in.   As I’m not an athlete (AT ALL), I didn’t know if the Program was right for me, or if Jaimie would understand – she has amazed me and TOTALLY gets it.  Her unwavering support and excitement is infectious, AND her ability to come up with a healthy filling meal in under 5mins is magic.   Some days are more difficult than others, but with all the information provided, it doesn’t take long to get back on track.  I highly highly recommend the LYOF program to everyone – including unfit busy mums, who look at a push bike in horror – maybe soon!!!    If you have any questions you would like to ask or feel like you would like to discover your ‘best self’, then reach out……we are only a button away!   Yours in health and performance – with love Jaimielle Jacobs

Our LY.F family inspire Pete and I everyday, giving us that warm fuzzy feeling of gratitude, and love for doing what we do. Camilla is one of our LY.F Stars who has just finished the 6 Week Life Change Program. Her health and performance journey over the last 6 weeks has been inspiring to say the least. With Camilla’s consent we want to share her health story of trials, and wins with you. For a more in-depth article on Camilla’s journey, <a href="https://liveyourownfit.com/she-believed-she-could-so-she-did-camillas-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here to head to www.liveyourownfit.com</a> HOW DID CAMILLA SET HERSELF UP FOR GLOBAL HEALTH &amp; PERFORMANCE SUCCESS? <ul> <li>Camilla established her foundation to success – her WHY, WHAT, HOW</li> <li>Acknowledged roadblocks and what she could do to overcome them</li> <li>Established her bio individuality – through a two week elimination protocol in the first two weeks of the program, Camilla established her individual nutritional plan</li> <li>Recognised that she is an athlete in LIFE, she deserves to live her best life, to her full potential.</li> <li>Discovered how to ‘biohack’ her physiology for the results she wanted. i.e She increased her sleep by an hour, from 6 hours to 7hours.</li> </ul> KEY MESSAGE If you are in an energy deficient state your body will go into fright/flight mode, causing a negative domino effect on your hormonal system, ultimately resulting in ‘nervous system fatigue’/ ‘adrenal system fatigue. <ul> <li>Camilla was energy deficient – her resting metabolic rate required 1,875calories daily. She was only consuming around 1200. This causes stress hormones to rise, increasing inflammation and inhibiting fat burning and fat loss, amongst countless other ill effects.</li> </ul> CAMILLA’S RESULTS AFTER THE 6 WEEK LIFE CHANGE PROGRAM <ol> <li>Camilla has lost 8cm around her waist.</li> <li>Her rings are looser, and her shoes feel bigger</li> <li>Her energy levels are higher, and she seldom experiences the 4pm slump</li> <li>Her slight anxiety has gone, and she is attracting even better things into her life</li> <li>Her stamina has improved</li> <li>She is waking up refreshed and renewed, experiencing high quality sleep (increased to 7hrs), and no longer snores</li> <li>Camilla is ready to try a resistance training program</li> <li>Camilla realised she had been in an ‘energy deficient state’, meaning previously she had not been consuming the calories needed at rest, let alone to function optimally throughout the day.</li> </ol> CAMILLA’S WORDS THREE WEEKS INTO THE 6 WEEK LIFE CHANGE PROGRAM Huge thanks to Jaimie and Pete for their amazing Live Your Own Fit Program.  I’m an unfit, busy wife and mum and I work full-time.  In summary, there isn’t much time for anything extra.  Jaimie has helped me lose cm’s, find more energy and we are only three weeks in.   As I’m not an athlete (AT ALL), I didn’t know if the Program was right for me, or if Jaimie would understand – she has amazed me and TOTALLY gets it.  Her unwavering support and excitement is infectious, AND her ability to come up with a healthy filling meal in under 5mins is magic.   Some days are more difficult than others, but with all the information provided, it doesn’t take long to get back on track.  I highly highly recommend the LYOF program to everyone – including unfit busy mums, who look at a push bike in horror – maybe soon!!! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/client-case-study-camillas-story/id1403266236?i=1000450321669&amp;mt=2&amp;app=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> If you have any questions you would like to ask or feel like you would like to discover your ‘best self’, then reach out……we are only a button away! Yours in health and performance – with love Jaimielle Jacobs

Client Case Study  – Camilla’s Story

Bec Rook

Bec Rook is the founder of Godiiva running shorts, owns and runs Twin Keys Resort here in Noosa with husband Tim, is mum to two boys, and has just completed her first ultra marathon. 100km on the most brutal course ever in Australia, and did it easily (at least mentally) due to her incredible mindset. We learn from Bec how anyone can do what they set their mind to if that have her attitude of “get it done”, and we all know you can choose your attitude, so there’s nothing stopping you now 😉 Bec place 4th female overall in the 100km Guzzler in 17hr 19minutes, which has been noted the toughest ultra here in Australia. seeing a drop out rate of 38%, in her first ever Ultra marathon. At age 47 this pocket rocket isn’t slowing down, she’s just getting going. We ask Bec her multi tasking habits, ultra experience, recovery secrets, food tips, race and training plans and nutrition and much much more. Bec is also owner and founder of GODIIVA  the coolest, brightest, comfiest womens running shorts around. Check out her website and support a mum with an awesome side business and support your bum with some awesome slides (shorts) for your run business (glutes). 🙂 As always you can get in touch with us, Jaimielle &amp; Peteon social media @LiveYourOwnFit or see our services www.liveyourownfit.com  or contact Pete for consultations or coaching @petejjacobs on all social media channels or via www.petejacobs.com

Bec Rook is the founder of Godiiva running shorts, owns and runs Twin Keys Resort here in Noosa with husband Tim, is mum to two boys, and has just completed her first ultra marathon. 100km on the most brutal course ever in Australia, and did it easily (at least mentally) due to her incredible mindset. We learn from Bec how anyone can do what they set their mind to if that have her attitude of “get it done”, and we all know you can choose your attitude, so there’s nothing stopping you now 😉 Bec place 4th female overall in the 100km Guzzler in 17hr 19minutes, which has been noted the toughest ultra here in Australia. seeing a drop out rate of 38%, in her first ever Ultra marathon. At age 47 this pocket rocket isn’t slowing down, she’s just getting going. We ask Bec her multi tasking habits, ultra experience, recovery secrets, food tips, race and training plans and nutrition and much much more. Bec is also owner and founder of <a href="https://godiiva.com/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GODIIVA</a>  the coolest, brightest, comfiest womens running shorts around. Check out her website and support a mum with an awesome side business and support your bum with some awesome slides (shorts) for your run business (glutes). 🙂 As always you can get in touch with us, Jaimielle &amp; Peteon social media @LiveYourOwnFit or see our services <a href="https://liveyourownfit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveyourownfit.com</a>  or contact Pete for consultations or coaching @petejjacobs on all social media channels or via <a href="http://petejacobs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.petejacobs.com</a>

UltraWoman; Bec Rook – PODCAST

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith is an all round legend and one of the best strength, mindset, and ultra running coaches you’ll find, certainly the best in all of Dubai. If you want to know how to change your mindset and habits by achieving small goals and bay steps to being unbreakable and having energy and happiness like never before, then give this episode a listen. There’s so much to say, but you really should just check out his instagram @MJD_SMITH or www.innerfight.com to find out about the epic life Marcus lives due to his outlook and habits. We were lucky to have a few runs with Marcus while he was here in Noosa, we had originally met through mutual friends on social media and appeared on his podcast InnerFight back in october last year, so it was great to have the chance to ask him the questions this time. He has survived being hit by  a truck while training for an ultra endurance bike ride, and that near death experience is something he has built on and become an ultra runner with an incredible story, energy for life, and experience in the trenches of tough endurance events. You will get something out of this interview that could change your life. Don’t miss it. @mjd_smith www.innerfight.com And follow @liveyourownfit and check out www.liveyourownfit for coaching opportunities from myself and Jaimie for health and performance, no matter your goals, we will give you what you need to get there!

Marcus Smith is an all round legend and one of the best strength, mindset, and ultra running coaches you’ll find, certainly the best in all of Dubai. If you want to know how to change your mindset and habits by achieving small goals and bay steps to being unbreakable and having energy and happiness like never before, then give this episode a listen. There’s so much to say, but you really should just check out his instagram @MJD_SMITH or <a href="http://www.innerfight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.innerfight.com</a> to find out about the epic life Marcus lives due to his outlook and habits. We were lucky to have a few runs with Marcus while he was here in Noosa, we had originally met through mutual friends on social media and appeared on his podcast InnerFight back in october last year, so it was great to have the chance to ask him the questions this time. He has survived being hit by  a truck while training for an ultra endurance bike ride, and that near death experience is something he has built on and become an ultra runner with an incredible story, energy for life, and experience in the trenches of tough endurance events. You will get something out of this interview that could change your life. Don’t miss it. @mjd_smith <a href="http://www.innerfight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.innerfight.com</a> And follow @liveyourownfit and check out www.liveyourownfit for coaching opportunities from myself and Jaimie for health and performance, no matter your goals, we will give you what you need to get there!

Marcus Smith; Podcast with InnerFight founder, Extreme athlete, Entrepreneur, & Coach.

David Haywood

David Haywood is an adventurer, and he prefers adventuring, so far, on two wheels. At (now) 24 years old he just completed a circumnavigation of the world by bike. Previously he has owned a Guinness world record for most countries by bike in 7 days (13), and competed in many triathlons, as well as a pshycology degree, to which he will add medical degree to over the next 5 years. But to travel solo around the world and do it in an amusing fashion via amazing daily updates every single day (almost) for 349 days onto instagram  (and some facebook, and some blog posts), he truly went above and beyond for making the most out of his travels around Earth. Travelling solo, and on budget, with tent, lots of spare batteries, laptop etc. he had 30kg standard (bike plus gear) then up to 40kg as he crossed deserts with limited water availability. David asks to stay at our place as he came towards Noosa, as a fellow triathlete I was happy to oblige and we had a great few nights/days getting to know one another and I became fascinated with his journey and followed daily from then on via instagram. His outlook on life for such a young age is mind-blowing, wise well beyond his years, and also very amusing, David shares some statistics of his journey, his key takeaways from so many cultures interacted with, and lessons from the trip he can try to put into day to day life. We have a great chat about many topics, somewhat philosophical and psychological at times, and technical, and it’s great insight into a journey that most of us (understatement) will never undertake, and can’t even begin to imagine what we might go through if we spent the entire year solo meeting new people, being alone, being unsure of where to sleep every single night as you ride into a town tired and on a budget,.. I can’t even imagine how he got his brain to get him through everyday and night. Unbelievable strength of mind and character, and did I mention he’s only 24 (23 when he started)! Hope you enjoy this insight, and please get in contact with David if you’d like to congratulate him or let him know you enjoyed the chat, or his instagram photos and writings. Instagram @david_haywood

David Haywood is an adventurer, and he prefers adventuring, so far, on two wheels. At (now) 24 years old he just completed a circumnavigation of the world by bike. Previously he has owned a Guinness world record for most countries by bike in 7 days (13), and competed in many triathlons, as well as a pshycology degree, to which he will add medical degree to over the next 5 years. But to travel solo around the world and do it in an amusing fashion via amazing daily updates every single day (almost) for 349 days onto instagram  (and some facebook, and some blog posts), he truly went above and beyond for making the most out of his travels around Earth. Travelling solo, and on budget, with tent, lots of spare batteries, laptop etc. he had 30kg standard (bike plus gear) then up to 40kg as he crossed deserts with limited water availability. David asks to stay at our place as he came towards Noosa, as a fellow triathlete I was happy to oblige and we had a great few nights/days getting to know one another and I became fascinated with his journey and followed daily from then on via instagram. His outlook on life for such a young age is mind-blowing, wise well beyond his years, and also very amusing, David shares some statistics of his journey, his key takeaways from so many cultures interacted with, and lessons from the trip he can try to put into day to day life. We have a great chat about many topics, somewhat philosophical and psychological at times, and technical, and it’s great insight into a journey that most of us (understatement) will never undertake, and can’t even begin to imagine what we might go through if we spent the entire year solo meeting new people, being alone, being unsure of where to sleep every single night as you ride into a town tired and on a budget,.. I can’t even imagine how he got his brain to get him through everyday and night. Unbelievable strength of mind and character, and did I mention he’s only 24 (23 when he started)! Hope you enjoy this insight, and please get in contact with David if you’d like to congratulate him or let him know you enjoyed the chat, or his instagram photos and writings. Instagram @david_haywood

Cycle Around the World (solo) at 23 yrs old! Meet David Haywood – Podcast

It’s just me again 🙂 Jaim will join me in upcoming episodes 😉 This is  part two of the limiting factors of performance as per the Central Governor Theory (the brain overrides performance) which I started in episode 3 – about the mindset, motivation, and pain tolerance factor – and continue in this episode with the physical adaptation and biological systems. the state of your body as trained for your specific task, coupled with the health of your cells, is the second part of performance limiting factors as set by the Central Governor Theory i.e. what the brain and body are capable of allowing you to do before it’s too much stress and your brain/nervous system slows you down. I get off tangent a little bit, but as “everything is connected”, it’s not really off topic 😉 Eating less sugar burns less sugar and more fat. Training aerobically with healthy fat in diet helps adaptation of fat burning muscles. MAF – maximum aerobic function How to do a MAF Test. How to train for Hawaii Ironman, or any triathlon or endurance sport for that matter. How to train aerobically, by sticking to MAF, eating less sugars/carbs. Why ego can be a problem. Athletes could do better when training solo. MY theory about fuelling in training, and racing. MY theory about strength training for endurance athletes. Activation better than destruction when doing gym work. Less reps. How Ketones help an endurance athlete, triathlete, or non athlete. Aerobically conditioned athletes muscles have better metabolic function, better blood flow, and much less injuries. How you train your body during exercising is how it continues to function for the rest of the day. Train very intensely and burn mostly sugars and eat a lot of carbs/sugars during exercise then your body will want to continue doing the same all day – making you crave carbs constantly (constant hunger, never feeling full), and metabolicly your body is burning sugars purely and not any fat – an invaluable second source of fuel that makes you think, feel, and perfrom better. And tonnes more. Please leave a review on whichever podcast app you listen on. I’ve been using Overcast app lately for my podcasts, it’s a lot easier to see which episodes you’ve downloaded so you can listen while on the go – or so you can turn your phone on to airplane mode while it’s in your pocket while you listen (yes, I believe the Electro magnetic radiation is a problem and I try to avoid it whenever I can). Please send comments and questions any which way you like, or you can email them straight to me pj@petejacobs.com

It’s just me again 🙂 Jaim will join me in upcoming episodes 😉 This is  part two of the limiting factors of performance as per the Central Governor Theory (the brain overrides performance) which I started in episode 3 – about the mindset, motivation, and pain tolerance factor – and continue in this episode with the physical adaptation and biological systems. the state of your body as trained for your specific task, coupled with the health of your cells, is the second part of performance limiting factors as set by the Central Governor Theory i.e. what the brain and body are capable of allowing you to do before it’s too much stress and your brain/nervous system slows you down. I get off tangent a little bit, but as “everything is connected”, it’s not really off topic 😉 Eating less sugar burns less sugar and more fat. Training aerobically with healthy fat in diet helps adaptation of fat burning muscles. MAF – maximum aerobic function How to do a MAF Test. How to train for Hawaii Ironman, or any triathlon or endurance sport for that matter. How to train aerobically, by sticking to MAF, eating less sugars/carbs. Why ego can be a problem. Athletes could do better when training solo. MY theory about fuelling in training, and racing. MY theory about strength training for endurance athletes. Activation better than destruction when doing gym work. Less reps. How Ketones help an endurance athlete, triathlete, or non athlete. Aerobically conditioned athletes muscles have better metabolic function, better blood flow, and much less injuries. How you train your body during exercising is how it continues to function for the rest of the day. Train very intensely and burn mostly sugars and eat a lot of carbs/sugars during exercise then your body will want to continue doing the same all day – making you crave carbs constantly (constant hunger, never feeling full), and metabolicly your body is burning sugars purely and not any fat – an invaluable second source of fuel that makes you think, feel, and perfrom better. And tonnes more. Please leave a review on whichever podcast app you listen on. I’ve been using Overcast app lately for my podcasts, it’s a lot easier to see which episodes you’ve downloaded so you can listen while on the go – or so you can turn your phone on to airplane mode while it’s in your pocket while you listen (yes, I believe the Electro magnetic radiation is a problem and I try to avoid it whenever I can). Please send comments and questions any which way you like, or you can email them straight to me pj@petejacobs.com

[LYOF Podcast – Ep 04] Physiological adaptations & cellular health.

Jacqui Jacobs

This episode turned out as great as I thought it would. My sister, Jacqui, is a pretty unique individual, in many ways. One way, is her ability from a young age to “let things go”. She was always very good at not caring about things other people cared about – I guess it’s a sign of not having much of an ego (“ego” being built from past and future thoughts) – which is a great attribute for helping reduce “stress”.Jac talks about her dislike of the word “stress” and gives us a much better way to approach and deal with stress.She’s also pretty funny so I hope you get entertained as well as learn something from this show.After nursing for many years, Jac became a paramedic and has continually gained higher qualifications through work. We talk about how she deals with the traumatic experiences she encounters and the times she has had to talk to the employee provided psychiatrist  and the unique circumstances that lead to that.Jac gives us a great insight into how she changed her approach to health in her late 30’s and still maintained her incredibly balanced lifestyle. We chat about how she keeps on track to achieving goals for living pain free and enjoying exercise more than when in her twenties.One of her goals is her annual 100km walk for MedEarth charity, which we talk about. If you’d like to donate here is the link to Jac’s fundraising page. A pretty amazing feat for someone who had pain walking 1km before putting her health and movement as a priority. We cover the changes that helped get her there and much more.A big part of her change was due to employing Chris Jones from Primal Movement to help with a holistic approach and be accountable for her actions. We interviewed Chris in a previous episode about his business Primal Movement, helping Jac and his other clients, and how he survived being crushed by a huge tree last Christmas.Jac and I have a laugh and discover how she influenced her partner to get involved in the cooking at home, and then become a good cook himself, which is pretty important for the nights she gets home late from work and now can eat healthy home cooked meals Barry has prepared for her.Night shift is a big factor of health and for some can’t be avoided. We talk about the impact of night shift work on health, and also on food cravings.There is some gold advice for anyone of all walks of life in this chat, and is also a fascinating insight into life as a paramedic, and as a Jacobs sibling! haha.And lastly, if you liked this podcast please donate to Jac’s 100km walk fundraising page for Med Earth. It’s an incredible charity, and it would help me stay Jac’s favourite brother if you donate and mention this podcast 😉  haha! Beat this Tim!Thanks everyone! Have a great day! And if it’s not going great so far, take a few slow breaths into your belly and pause for a moment.Don’t sweat the small stuff, and stop thinking about the stuff that will make you feel crap, just like Jac does everyday.PJ

This episode turned out as great as I thought it would. My sister, Jacqui, is a pretty unique individual, in many ways. One way, is her ability from a young age to “let things go”. She was always very good at not caring about things other people cared about – I guess it’s a sign of not having much of an ego (“ego” being built from past and future thoughts) – which is a great attribute for helping reduce “stress”.Jac talks about her dislike of the word “stress” and gives us a much better way to approach and deal with stress.She’s also pretty funny so I hope you get entertained as well as learn something from this show.After nursing for many years, Jac became a paramedic and has continually gained higher qualifications through work. We talk about how she deals with the traumatic experiences she encounters and the times she has had to talk to the employee provided psychiatrist  and the unique circumstances that lead to that.Jac gives us a great insight into how she changed her approach to health in her late 30’s and still maintained her incredibly balanced lifestyle. We chat about how she keeps on track to achieving goals for living pain free and enjoying exercise more than when in her twenties.One of her goals is her annual 100km walk for MedEarth charity, which we talk about. If you’d like to donate here is the link to Jac’s <a href="https://www.trailsforchange.com.au/jacquijacobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fundraising page</a>. A pretty amazing feat for someone who had pain walking 1km before putting her health and movement as a priority. We cover the changes that helped get her there and much more.A big part of her change was due to employing Chris Jones from <a href="http://primalmovement.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primal Movement</a> to help with a holistic approach and be accountable for her actions. We interviewed Chris in a previous episode about his business Primal Movement, helping Jac and his other clients, and how he survived being crushed by a huge tree last Christmas.Jac and I have a laugh and discover how she influenced her partner to get involved in the cooking at home, and then become a good cook himself, which is pretty important for the nights she gets home late from work and now can eat healthy home cooked meals Barry has prepared for her.Night shift is a big factor of health and for some can’t be avoided. We talk about the impact of night shift work on health, and also on food cravings.There is some gold advice for anyone of all walks of life in this chat, and is also a fascinating insight into life as a paramedic, and as a Jacobs sibling! haha.And lastly, if you liked this podcast please <a href="https://www.trailsforchange.com.au/jacquijacobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donate to Jac’s 100km walk fundraising page for Med Earth</a>. It’s an incredible charity, and it would help me stay Jac’s favourite brother if you donate and mention this podcast 😉  haha! Beat this Tim!Thanks everyone! Have a great day! And if it’s not going great so far, take a few slow breaths into your belly and pause for a moment.Don’t sweat the small stuff, and stop thinking about the stuff that will make you feel crap, just like Jac does everyday.PJ

[LYOF Podcast – E07] Jacqui Jacobs. Paramedic. Improved health – Improved life.

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