86. Intermittent Fasting: Bridging the Gap Between Bodybuilding and Longevity with Siim Land

On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with biohacker, author and holistic health coach Siim Land. Siim takes us on a deep dive on autophagy, the ketogenic diet and fasting.

Time Stamps

What is metabolic autophagy? How did he get into it and who is it for? [2:40] The difference between looking big and having muscle vs stimulating your mTor pathway all the time [6:03) What is his view on essential amino acids in regards to stimulating autophagy? [11:20] Does he take his supplements before breaking his fast? [16:40] What does his weight training routine look like? How does he break his fast? [19:21] Why it’s not a good idea to keep your body in a single state all the time [21:30] The process from moving someone from a typical carbohydrate-rich diet into a keto (or fat-adapted) diet [23:40] The importance of practicing moderation and self-control [27:39] The value and benefits of getting quality sleep for longevity and fat loss [30:57] How can one ‘hack’ their deep sleep? [36:48] What are his recommendations for time-restricted eating? [42:15] What aspects of fasting help with muscle hypertrophy? [47:50]

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Metabolic Autophagy: Practice Intermittent Fasting and Resistance Training to Build Muscle and Promote Longevity - Book by Siim Land (Get for free, just pay for shipping!) Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTor) Branched Chain Amino Acids: Beyond Nutrition Metabolism FreeStyle Libre: Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Siim Land – #628 - Dave Asprey Blog Keto Bodybuilding: Build Lean Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time by Eating a Low Carb Ketogenic Bodybuilding Diet and Get the Physique of a Greek God – Book by Siim Land Why Blocking Blue-light Could Help Optimize Your Sleep – KMP #58 ChiliPad Organifi Dreem Headband Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time restricted feeding in healthy lifespan DefenderShield

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Ben Greenfield Dave Asprey Andy Mant Matt Maruca Satchin Panda

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