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11 Days of Christmas in September (Labor Day Sale)

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Hey Optimizers!

A bunch of my favorite companies recently launched some revolutionary new products…

And that got me in the festive spirit…

So I decided to celebrate Christmas in September!

I worked all my connections to secure the best deals for you on some of my favorite products (11 of them to be exact!).

Here are all the companies:

  • ​Traeger Grills – Select any WiFIRE grill and get 3 FREE Rubs, 2 Pellets, 1 BBQ Sauce (Over $75 Value)! (9/2-9/6)
  • Beekeeper’s Naturals – Get 25% off the entire website! Use code LABORDAY25. I recommend the Hive Pharmacy Kit and the B. Fueled Bee Pollen.
  • ​Matcha Kari – 20% off with code LD21 at checkout.
  • ​Purity Organic Coffee – Get a starter pack for $40 plus 15% off with code EVOLVEDNS.
  • ​Mayu Swirl – Water-enhancing device. Use code TROY15 for $15 off.
  • ​Phenoh Electrolyte Superfood – 30% off with code LABORDAY30.
  • ​X3 Bar – The only piece of workout equipment I currently use. Save $150 by purchasing a demo
  • ​Eight Sleep Cooling Pods – $75 off Pod Pro Cooling Cover and $150 off Cooling Pod
  • ​ChiliSleep – LDWRest for 20% off new Cube and OOLER sleep systems with Chilipad Cool Mesh.

Stay cool in the summer heat (or warm during the winter) AND save $$$ on AC! You probably know that sleep temperature is vital for deep sleep. So instead of lowering the AC in the whole house, just cool your body by sleeping on ChiliSleep‘s cooling mattress pad.

No more night sweats, no more tossing and turning.

Click to get your own Cube Sleep System with Chilipad® Cool Mesh™ for 20% off with code: LDWRest

  • Healthy Bedding and Mattresses
    • ​Plush Beds – $1250 off all Bedroom Mattresses plus receive FREE: Organic Sheet Set + FREE: Organic Mattress Protector with purchase ($550 in free bedding). Also, enjoy 25% off all Toppers, Pillows, Bedding and Furniture Sitewide. (9/2 – 9/12)
    • ​Avocado Green Mattress – $150 off all Organic Latex and Hybrid Mattresses with code: LABORDAY

These deals won’t be around forever!

Anyways, just wanted to share the new things that these awesome companies are doing, as well as pass on some of the discounts that they were kind enough to share with you, my subscribers…

Hope you found a fun new company, something to make you a healthier you, or were able to stock up on your favorite product at a discount!

If you want to stay updated on discounts on all of my the best health and fitness products, make sure to join my email list and follow me on facebook!

Disclosure: Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Oftentimes, I’ve worked out a discount for you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these products, and I only recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.

Mushrooms + Chocolate = Longevity (and looking good)

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Four Sigmatic’s Cacao Mix with Reishi

I want to share the ultimate stack for health and longevity.

First, if we’re going to live longer, we can look better while doing it…

I’ve been digging into all of the science on increasing lifespan and found that we can consume specific foods that support healthy aging and even REVERSING age-related issues.

​This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (the gold-standard of clinical testing) uncovered that compounds in CHOCOLATE can reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.

The loss of skin elasticity is one of the major factors that cause visual degradation of the skin.

Today we know that certain foods and nutrients are so rejuvenate to the skin that they’re truly in a league of their own.

The most efficacious form of chocolate that’s concentrated with antioxidants is organic cacao.

Combining the highest quality chocolate PLUS another powerful anti-aging food…

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Make Your High-Quality Coffee Supply Last 2X Longer

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I like to enjoy high-quality coffee in the morning.

Organic, mycotoxin/mold-free, specialty-grade, free-trade…all the hoity toity buzz words.

In other words, the top 1% of coffee beans.

But good quality coffee isn’t cheap. I look at it as an investment in my health so I feel it’s worth it.

One thing I do to stretch my coffee supply is what I call “coffee cutting”. I use half the amount of beans I would typically use plus I cut down on the amount of caffeine by adding a few caffeine-free “coffee alternatives” to maintain a similar taste while also enhancing the health benefits.

This allows me to:

  • Reduce the caffeine content
  • Add extra health benefits to my morning brew
  • Invest in higher quality coffee
  • Not have to sacrifice the health benefits of coffee while avoiding the negative effects (like mold)
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Build the Best Home Gym for Health, Longevity and Performance

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If you’re ready to burn fat, build muscle and get in the best shape your life…at home and maybe even save some money while you’re at it, read on.

But don’t jump right in and spend $3000 on a Peloton. You can build an incredible gym at your home for almost nothing.

For under $100, you can get a kettlebell and some online training and have the ability to train from home and home office, for the rest of your life. So there’s literally no excuse in the world why you wouldn’t be able to exercise.

Don’t even have $30 to spare? Get Onnit In 30 Bodyweight, 10 awesome, on-demand workouts for $10.

Here’s how I got back into a fitness routine after thoracic surgery.

My Approach

The easiest way to build your own home gym is to use a modular design by adding pieces of gym equipment over time so that you can start very small and end up with an amazing home gym over a period of time.

I’ve built mine over several year (you can view it below).

Where to start?

First we need to find what a good exercise program looks like for longevity.  According to Dr. Peter Attia (my go-to longevity expert), “A well-crafted exercise program [designed for longevity] should be geared towards strength, muscle mass and respiratory fitness” 

The way I prioritize home gym needs and recommendations are as follows:

  • Functional training
  • Strength training & muscle building 
  • Cardio (HIIT & endurance)
  • Balance & stability work
  • Recovery & mobility
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How to Enhance the Benefits of Cold Thermogenesis

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Baby, it’s cold outside…GOOD.

Before I get into the details, I recommend joining my Fire & Ice Contrast Therapy (Hot-Cold) facebook group.

There is an ancient Japanese practice called misogi that helps you reestablish a harmonious relationship with yourself and everything around you. The approach that is best known is through exposing the body to ice-cold water. A person typically immerses him or herself in a lake, waterfall or the sea. After performing misogi properly, you enter sumikiri – a state of pure clarity of body and mind. It is said that in this condition, your heart is as bright and clear as a cloudless sky, untainted by obstructive thoughts or worldly concerns.

Cold plunging is my misogi and I feel a sense of sumikiri every time I do it.

A Cold Thermogenesis Refresher

Cold water therapy — whether it’s a quick swim in an icy lake, a post-workout ice bath, or a brisk shower — can benefit your health in several ways.

Research has shown it can help you:

  • cut down on muscle soreness
  • cool down after a sweaty workout
  • get into a better mood (I know it does for me!)
  • aid your immune system
  • boost your metabolism and calorie burning
  • increase insulin sensitivity and help control blood glucose levels

It can even convert belly fat into metabolically active brown adipose tissue (BAT), which will increase your fat-burning capacity. More on this in a minute.

Some advocates say it can also decrease inflammation, improve your sleep and recovery, sharpen your mental focus and potentially fight certain types of disease as well as promote overall longevity. But more research needs to be done to determine if these benefits are supported by science.

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