The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

We all know that it's important to pay attention to our daily food intake. But many people don't know this important fact: the number of calories your body retains is not only affected by how much you eat but also by when you eat. What we Talk About: In this podcast, we're going to look at the impact of the body's daily cycles – it's circadian rhythms (or "CR") – on supporting the maintenance of healthier food intake and more efficient weight control. The process by which the body breaks down food and turns it into energy is known as our metabolism. The metabolism isn't just what happens in your stomach; it refers also to a wide range of biochemical processes within an organism. So, something that impacts your metabolism has a huge influence on your overall health and well-being. And an important driver of metabolism is the hormone cortisol. CR's connection to metabolism is that it helps trigger a cortisol rise in the morning. Cortisol is your "get up and go" hormone; it drives your metabolism, supports thyroid function, and contributes to the energy you can access to complete your daily activities. Because your metabolic processes are receiving a bit of a jump start from cortisol, the food you consume when cortisol is released has a greater likelihood to be burned and turned into fuel rather than stored as fat. Your CR supports a diurnal (or daily) release of cortisol. This means that two times per day your cortisol level peaks: once in the early morning and another time in the late morning. If you guessed that the opposite is true for the evening hours, you would be right. As the sun goes down and night approaches, your body is winding down all its processes for a good night's sleep. Part of that winding down is lower cortisol levels. If you consume food during late hours, that food has a greater likelihood that it will not be turned to energy to accomplish a goal or task; instead, it's likely to be stored as fat. Using your body's own natural cycle to shape your eating habits can enhance weight loss efforts. Consuming food between approximately 7a.m. and 7 p.m. is the optimal time for your body's needs. Knowing this, you should leave your midnight snacks behind and ride the CR wave and cortisol peaks to maintain good eating habits that align with your body's natural inner clock. KEY TERMS & IDEAS Circadian rhythm's connection to the release of the hormone cortisol in the human body effects how the metabolism processes food intake. Eating according to those rhythms can maintain a healthy and efficient intake of food; this also helps with maintaining weight. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle. Cortisol is a hormone that drives your metabolism, supports thyroid function and contributes to the energy you can access to complete your daily activities. Metabolism refers also to a wide range of biochemical processes within an organism (in addition to digestion). LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Nada on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milo... Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ National Institute of General Medical Sciences, "Circadian Rhythms," https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Education/Pages/Factsheet_CircadianRhythms.aspx, accessed January 2019. Society for Endocrinology, "Cortisol," January 2017, http://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/cortisol/, accessed January 2019. The Mayo Clinic Diet, "What exactly is metabolism," January 2019, http://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/move/what-is-metabolism?xid=nl_MayoClinicDiet_20150910, accessed January 2019. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2019 Spartan

This week I talk with the tiny, but fiercely mighty, Faye Stenning about staying fit & race prepping in a dense city habitat like the overwhelming & chaotic life of a NYC city dweller. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Be creative in your training options and use the environment you have Commuting to trails, finding groups, pick your times, just do what you have to do Surround yourself with like minded people It CAN be done SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Zach brings on special guest & fellow Spartan Podcaster, Tosh, to discuss why you should NOT feel bad while standing up for Excellence! Sometimes we start to feel bad when our friends and family tell us, Hey, you've changed! That's right, you are changing for the better and there is Nothing wrong with that! LESSONS: • Do not conform to the norms of "good enough", even when people close to you try to tell you that you're trying too hard. • Do not ease up on your mission. If you've done the work, you deserve to EARN more success. • You should celebrate the fact that you want to win. When you win, you help other people win. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2019 Spartan

Emotional reasoning is a negative thinking pattern that can best be described as the process of turning feeling into fact. We cannot control how we feel but we can control what we do with these feelings and when we turn our feelings into fact we can find ourselves in a made up reality. Being aware of when you engage in emotional reasoning can help you shift out of this way of thinking and bring you back into a position of knowing that a feeling is sometimes just a feeling. LESSONS: Emotional Reasoning: When we turn our feelings into fact. Try to catch yourself when "I feel XXX", becomes "I am XXX" : such as, "I feel incompetent" becomes "I am incompetent." Remember to tell yourself that a feeling is just a feeling, or use the phrase, "I'm having the feeling that I am incompetent" so that you get separation from the emotion. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2019 Spartan

In that moment when you think your life will end, will you have regrets? During his second Afghanistan deployment Green beret Kevin Flike was shot in the abdomen, what did he think in those touch and go moments? Kevin says "an experience is worth nothing unless you share it," now he shares the story of his own recovery and his experiences going from highly competent soldier to a man who needed help putting on his socks. He talks about fear, courage (which he defines as "going forward when the outcome is uncertain,") and the power of setting exceptional goals. With his wife's encouragement, he got off pain medication, got himself into both MIT and Harvard, and started the Green Beret Foundation. He's created a documentary to raise awareness and funds for the Green Beret Foundation called "Wounded by War." LESSONS Have long term goals Setup small milestones along the way Find something that motivates you to not quit Understand the sacrifice it takes to get where you want Failure is the best teacher: fail early, fail often Don't be afraid- just get out there Try new things and be open to the experience LINKS Kevin's Documentary Film http://www.woundedbywar.com/ More about Kevin https://www.greenberetfoundation.org/people/kevin-flike/ Wounded by War on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/woundedbywar/ Green Beret Foundation https://www.instagram.com/greenberetfoundation/ This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by Powerful Foods. Fuel your active lifestyle with high-protein, no sugar added products, made with natural ingredients. Visit Shop.Spartan.com/Powerful for a 10% OFF any Powerful product, with code SPARTANPOWER. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe De Sena, Dr. L , Johnny Waite & Col. Nye introduce Kevin's episode 1:47 Powerful Foods shop.spartan.com/powerful code SpartanPower 2:13 Interview begins with guest host Dr. L 3:00 Getting shot in the stomach 5:00 Dealing with wounds 7:00 Support staff and path to recovery 10:45 Powerful Foods Break 12:50 Habit number 9 of the 31 Habits of the Healthiest Spartans 14:45 Interview continues: degrees from Harvard & MIT 18:00 Lessons learned 20:45 Joe, Dr. L, Johnny & Col. Nye discuss the interview and how you can apply lessons learned from Kevin's experience to your life 25:43 Powerful Foods 26:00 Show close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Johnny Waite,Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Sefra Alexandra was on expedition in the South Pacific) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

There are a million ways you can be tempted to squeeze a few more minutes or hours out of your day, but if you want to stay healthy, you should remember one thing: you can't cheat sleep. If you do, you may throw off what's called - your circadian rhythm. Circadian Rhythm is also called your sleep/wake cycle and it's the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24- hour or daily cycle in your body. One of the chemical or hormone mechanisms that is central to your circadian rhythm (aka, sleep-wake cycle) is melatonin, which is a hormone that induces sleep. When the optic nerves (in the eye) receive less light, that triggers a signal to the brain to make more melatonin. That happens, for example, when the lights go out and you go to bed. That natural hormone release can be affected which, in turn, can negatively affect your circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms or sleep-wake cycles influence hormone release, eating habits and even body temperature to name a few. Having an irregular rhythm has been linked to some chronic health conditions like sleep disorders, obesity, diabetes, depression, and something called seasonal affective disorder. Those irregular rhythms will also affect your physical performance, endurance, and cognitive health. How much sleep do we need? We talked about this in another episode, and if you remember, it can vary a bit by age, according to the National Sleep Foundation you need an average of 7-9 hours of sleep each night. To maintain healthy sleep patterns, one thing you should do is keep consistent bedtime habits as much as possible. Try to go to sleep at roughly the same time each night. Another way, putting away your phone at night, and not looking at computer screens in the hours before you sleep because it can disrupt that sleep/wake cycle. Since this question has come up with some of our listeners I want to go back to something we talked about a moment ago. Some people call it the "winter blues" or feeling a bit therapy used for "seasonal affective disorder" (or "SAD"), a condition that makes some people feel down or depressed with reduced exposure to sunlight during the winter. One effective natural treatment is using "light therapy," in which you use a bright lamp with a strength of 10,000 lux (strength of light emitted) for about 20-30 minutes every morning during the fall and winter. This can decrease the amount of melatonin that is secreted in the brain during the daytime and can help reset your circadian rhythm. Our busy schedules can often distract us from good daily routines and habits and disrupt our circadian rhythm. Being conscious about keeping a regular bedtime and some easy steps and natural treatments can help you maintain healthy sleep/wake cycle throughout the year. Maintaining and supporting your CR means you'll be much more alert, better prepared for your next race, and more effective at whatever challenge comes next. KEY TERMS AND IDEAS: Circadian rhythms (aka, Sleep/Wake Cycles) have a major impact on health because they help to regulate multiple systems within the body. Maintaining regular sleep patterns is the key to maintaining natural circadian rhythms. For some people who have problems with their circadian rhythms, there are gentle means to compensate and get back on track. 1. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle. 2. Melatonin is a hormone that induce sleep and plays a role in maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm. 3. Seasonal affective disorder (or "SAD") is a condition that makes some people feel down or depressed with reduced exposure to sunlight during the winter. A natural way to help improve this is light therapy (10,000 lux strength) for 20-30 minutes each morning. LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Nada on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milo... Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ National Institute of General Medical Sciences, "Circadian Rhythms," https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Education/Pages/Factsheet_CircadianRhythms.aspx, accessed January 2019. National Sleep Foundation, "Excessive Sleepiness," https://www.sleepfoundation.org/excessivesleepiness/content/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need-0, accessed January 2019. Alfred J. Lewy, et al. "Winter depression: integrating mood, circadian rhythms, and the sleep/wake and light/dark cycles into a bio-psycho-social-environmental model." Sleep medicine clinics 4.2 (2009): 285-299. https://www.sleep.theclinics.com/article/S1556-407X(09)00017-4/abstract SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2019 Spartan

This week I talk strategies for overcoming pre-race jitters and nervousness with Kenneth Yee. When you travel all of the way from Malaysia for a first time visit to a country, a lot is at stake because a lot has been expended. So the last thing you need is to be dealing with energy robbing nervousness on top of all of the other moving pieces associated with racing. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Ask for advice from more well traveled athletes on their tactics Concerns about temperature changes between countries Catching up on sleep ASAP so leave enough time in your travel schedule SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

People LOVE being around passionate people. It makes them feel good And inspires them to get better at Life! LESSONS: • If you're struggling to get better in a certain area of your life, Seek out passionate coaches / environments to become part of. • Passionate people can completely alter the trajectory of a company, school, sports team, etc. • Passion is inside ALL of us, you need to share it with the world. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Great competitors believe that they have the capacity to win and compete in the way that moves them closer to their goals. They build themselves up with confidence and visualize accomplishments instead of defeats. Believing in yourself is a key part of pumping positive medicine into your brain and your body, as the power of positive thinking has been demonstrated across disciplines. LESSONS: A strong belief in your capacity to achieve and get things done is a critical part of being a great competitor. Building up self-confidence and relying on positive self-esteem will help you along your journey and give you an edge against those who don't believe that they can. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

Picture this, you've just reached the Summit of Everest- a pinnacle achievement when you're literally on top of the World… and all of sudden everything goes white... your completely blind. Join us this week as Brian walks us down his "Blind Descent," and tells us what skills learned from his time as a former US Navy Air Rescue Swimmer / Combat Search and Rescue and perhaps a little luck, got him home safe. LESSONS: Don't panic Focus on what needs to be done Do more Be who you are Seek obstacles, don't avoid them LINKShttp://www.briandickinson.net TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Dr. L, Col Nye and Johnny Waite introduce Brian 1:20 Interview begins- "always climbing" 2:50 Joe on Aconcagua 4:00 Mental toughness of downtime 5:00 Growing up on a mountain 7:00 Climbing Everest solo with sherpa support 8:45 Acclimatization 10:00 Hiking in the "death zone" 11:15 Completely soloing 13:00 Time standing still on the Summitt 14:30 Descending snow blind 19:05 31 Habits: #8 Intermittent Fasting 21:20 Interview continues: 24 hrs locked in a shipping container at Tahoe 25:00 Navy Training 28:28 Dr.L, Col Nye & Johnny Waite discuss Brian's experience and what we can learn from his Blind Descent LINKS: More about Brian http://www.briandickinson.net/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Johnny Waite,Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Joe De Sena was running around Fenway & Sefra Alexandra was on expedition in the South Pacific) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

Our bodies need energy and we get that from the food we eat. No surprise, right? But, what is the gatekeeper between food consumption and the energy needed for athletic performance? It's your gut – especially the gut flora. EPISODE SCRIPT There are millions and millions of bacteria in your gut – in fact, there are ten times more bacteria than cells in your gut. Ten times! What are these flora doing in addition to processing food? They can identify pathogens (dangerous compounds) Bolster and improve the health of the intestines Promote the growth of new cells What happens to athletes when the gut isn't working well? It gets in the way of performance, recovery and long-term health and sustainability of athletic performance at a high level like competition. To be more specific, there's a cascading effect that starts very small but ends up degrading your abilities to do what you want to do in the gym, at a race or in any competitive setting. It starts with: Too few interferons in your gut. Interferons (a type on immune cell in your body) are they're released from cells in your gut and are important in helping to fight viruses. A healthy gut microbiome supports interferons. An unhealthy gut means fewer interferons and that can hurt your immune system. With that, the possibility of catching cold and suffering from other viruses increases. If your immune system is stressed, your body's ability to repair the kind of inflammation that often comes with strenuous exercise is impaired. This can lead to an increased possibility of increasing the injuries sustained during training. Your digestion is also compromised, thus reducing the efficiency of processing nutrients for energy. If this continues, you'll probably not be able to improve and sustain the kind of athletic performance we Spartans are aiming for. Luckily, it's relatively easy to keep your gut healthy. First, eat healthy. We all know this, but don't cut corners if you're exercising at a high level. The difference between good performance and great performance can sometimes be very small – so you need to be disciplined if you've set ambitious goals for yourself. Give your gut what it wants. Probiotic supplements are very helpful. Yogurt is a common source of friendly bacteria. Many specialized probiotic supplements are very helpful, too. Some other options might be fermented foods, like sauerkraut. As we're exercising, our gut normally performs silently and behind the scenes. That's how you want to keep it because it usually draws our attention after something has gone wrong. Support you gut with good eating habits and you'll keep your performance at a high level. KEY TERMS & IDEAS Gut health is key to thwarting viruses, processing food for energy and repairing the damage of inflammation. Keeping the gut healthy is relatively simple. It's worth it because the gut and especially gut flora provide a necessary foundation for your health. Gut flora. "Bacteria and other organisms that live inside the intestines. They help digest food. Vitamins such as biotin and vitamin K are made by gut flora. Also called gut microflora, intestinal flora, intestinal microflora, and microflora." (National Cancer Institute) Probiotics. "Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when ingested, provide numerous health benefits." (Healthline) LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Nada on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milo... Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "Microflora," in NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms, National Cancer Institute, https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/microflora, accessed January 2019. "Probiotics 101: A Simple Beginner's Guide," Healthline, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-101, accessed January 2019. Morgan Bickenbach-Davies, "Here's How Your Gut Plays a Major Role in Your Athletic Performance," Braveheart Coaching, February 22, 2017, http://www.braveheartcoach.com/2017/02/22/healthy-gut-healthy-athlete/, accessed January 2019. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2019 Spartan

On this episode, I talk with Colleen about adjusting & adapting (time changes, food, sleep, training, weather) to the local race destination and preparing for a race after the rigors of long-distance international travel. Colleen should know, she traveled 28 hours from Malaysia to race in the USA. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Using meals to beat jet lag effects Paying attention to time zones (get on the local time ASAP) Using sleep times of race time zone, even when traveling despite what others are doing SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Rest & recovery are NOT a negative thing for Spartans. In fact, when you work hard, the rest and recovery gives you the much need mental & physical break allowing you to come back stronger, more energized and more inspired. LESSONS: Rest & recovery are good for the mind AND body. Taking a break from the normal stimulus will boost your creativity. More is not better, Better is Better! LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even-Esh © 2019 Spartan

Great competitors believe that they have control over the things that happen in their lives and they take ownership of those choices. They do not offload poor performance to circumstances outside of them. They take ownership for the choices - both those that make them stronger (both mentally and physically) and those that put them in circumstances of struggle. Ownership is about believing that you have a strong internal locus of control - that you can control the direction of your life. LESSONS: Try to remember that you always have a choice; that you have more control over your life when you believe that you have more control. Take ownership of the decisions that you make, whether they are your accomplishments or your poor choices. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

What does it take to solve complicated and seemingly insurmountable challenges? Dr. Jeff Karp, Principal Investigator of Karp Lab & Harvard Medical School professor, believes the answer is a multidisciplinary approach. Surround yourself with experts who have expertise you don't with a variety of skills and backgrounds. Karp explains to Joe De Sena how his team applied their problem-solving system to a specific challenge around brain cancer. It's a system and process that can be applied to any puzzle. He is committed to developing the "next generation bioengineers at the forefront of regenerative medicine." When you face Spartan challenges and obstacles as look for creative solutions. Collaborate and find new approaches to conquer our goals. LESSONS Always continue to learn Ask lots of questions and seek those that have the answers Validate those around you by allowing them to contribute Surround yourself with mission-driven people who have expertise varied from your own Focus on helping people and being a good mentor- give back to the next generation! Mistakes, even those on the stage, teach you LINKS http://www.karplab.net/ This episode of Spartan Up is sponsored by Elevate Hemp. Elevate Hemp Extract Cream in both Heat and Cool Therapy options deliver muscle pain and relief as it targets your body's muscle and cannabinoid receptors. Elevate your Life! Get 15% off your purchase at checkout when you use code SPARTAN15 at https://elevatehemp.com/shop/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Col. Nye, Johnny Waite & Dr. L introduce Dr. Jeff Karp 1:00 Elevate beak 1:25 Interview with Joe & Dr. Karp begins - medical lab design at Harvard 2:30 starting six companies 4:00 multidisciplinary problem solving 5:45 developing a new approach to brain cancer 8:20 going "all in" 10:00 breaking down dogmas 11:45 meeting people in the entrepreneurial ecosystem 13:15 constantly be experimenting 13:50 31 Habits of Health Spartans: #7 "Tell Someone" 14:55 Elevate break 16:50 Interview continues: Joe tells the tale of Spartan Tea 18:00 Learning from a big mistake at a TEDMED talk about bioinspiration 21:00 Giving feedback to CNN & taking risks 26:00 Three things everyone should do 26:55 Colonel Nye, Johnny Waite and Dr. L discuss how to integrate Dr. Jeff Karp's insights 34:30 Elevate Break 35:00 close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Sefra Alexandra was on an expedition in the South Pacific) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

Maintaining good health usually means doing many things and not just one. For instance, if you want to lose weight, gaining muscle can help, but focusing on that alone is not the best or most efficient way to make your weight goals. Today, we're focusing on immunity and how to naturally raise the bar and stay healthy. A multi-faceted approach is even more important in boosting the strength of your immune system. The right foods and herbs combined with the right daily habits can support your immunity to pathogens (a bug, a virus)… Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol as much as you can (of course). Getting enough sleep. Sleep performs many regulatory functions for the immune system. One that is especially important is helping to create a "memory" within the immune system so antibodies can "remember" unwelcome organisms that have previously invaded the body. Also, something all Spartans do is to follow a moderate and regular exercise regimen that boosts immunity. One caveat: athletes performing at peak levels have reported some increased susceptibility to respiratory illness, so if you're going to push yourself to high competitive levels of performance, your preparing for a big race take some extra precautions. And I'll mention those now... The immune system – like any system in the body – needs a variety of nutrients to keep it running well. A lot of those nutrients (like vitamins and minerals) are often best supplied by fruits and vegetables … and some spices and herbs as well. Citrus fruits: These are easy to access and rich in vitamin C, which is thought to increase the body's production of white blood cells. (Papaya, kiwis and spinach also have a lot of Vitamin C.) Turmeric: It's part of many spicy curry recipes, but it can also have a restorative effect on the body by reducing inflammation and repairing muscle damage that come with exercise. Oregano: this popular herb is full of antioxidants. Research has also shown that essential oils from oregano can combat bacteria, as well. Cayenne pepper packs multiple punches. In addition to vitamin C, it has beta carotene and antioxidants which help to maintain mucus membrane tissue that fends off bacteria and viruses. The right food intake combined with the good daily habits can support your immunity to pathogens. This multi-faceted approach just takes a little bit of planning and is easy to do and really effective! KEY TERMS AND IDEAS Good habits can support a vibrant immune system. A multi-faceted approach to maintaining good health is even more important in boosting the strength of your immune system. The right foods and herbs combined with the right daily habits can support your immunity to pathogens. Immune system. "The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease." (KidsHealth) Pathogens. A microorganism (like a virus or bacteria) that can cause disease. White blood cells. "A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue. White blood cells are part of the body's immune system. They help the body fight infection and other diseases." (NCI Dictionary). LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Nada on: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milo... Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ David C. Nieman, et al. "Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults." British Journal of Sports Medicine 45.12 (2011): 987-992, https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/bc18/dca045fdece0fc7b9b4c30f6c7ec887f1869.pdf, accessed January 2019. "How to boost your immune system," Harvard Health Publishing, July 16, 2018, https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system, accessed January 2019. "Immune System," Kidshealth, https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/immune.html, accessed January 2019. Luciana Besedovksy, Tanja Lange, and Jan Born, "Sleep and immune function," European Journal of Physiology 463.1 (2012): 121-137, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00424-011-1044-0, accessed January 2019. "Protect Your Health with Immune-Boosting Nutrition," eatright.org https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/preventing-illness/protect-your-health-with-immune-boosting-nutrition, accessed 2019 NCI Dictionary, "White blood cells", https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/white-blood-cell, accessed January 2019. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2019 Spartan

On this episode, Cole and I chat about tapering for a Spartan Race using methods such as the current week's workload and perceived effort as a determination for how much of an effort level and workload to put out in a race taper depending on race distance (Sprint, Super, Beast). TAKE AWAY POINTS: At least a 1 week taper for a Beast Use RPE (rate of perceived exertion) as a means to determine effort level The immediate events leading up to a race (sleep, work, previous workouts) need consideration is a taper plan Listen to your body! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

I first heard this Sun Tzu quote from my friend and NFL Veteran,John Welbourn. It REALLY hit home for me as I have experiencedCountless times how an environment can lift you up or hold you back. LESSONS: Surround yourself with battery chargers as our friend Joe Polish says to gain inspiration from others As a parent, keep an eye on your kids' friends. Do they make your child better or add more stress? Whether it's work, sports, gym - you're always in an "environment" and surrounded by people. Make sure these environments are charging your batteries! LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Great competitors stay committed. There will always be excuses, always a reason to quit, move on to something else, or put it on the shelf for later. Great competitors commit. They move away from language like, "I'll try", that immediately gives them a way out, and they use more declarative statements like, "I will." Having the mindset of completion allows them to move forward with stronger intention and will. LESSONS: Commitment is a key element to becoming a great competitor. Try to shift away from words that give you an out and become more proficient in the language of commitment. Commitment isn't about perfection but it is about showing up and remaining on task. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

What patterns did you learn as a child? How are they showing up in your adult life? Bizzie Gold unveils the mystery behind the obstacles and triggers in your mind that hold you back from realizing our full potential. The founder of the massive phenomenon Buti Yoga, Bizzie Gold was not satisfied with breakthroughs in physical health. This week she and Joe discuss how Sustainable Self-Mastery can be conquered through her paradigm shifting BREAK Method. LESSONS Don't adhere to a victim mentality Practice self awareness and do a "check-in" Take note of what triggers you Observe your emotional responses Be open and unafraid to uncover what is holding you back LINKS https://breakmethod.com/ https://www.bizziegold.com/ https://mymoderngood.com/ https://butiyoga.com/ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FitAid. Race dirty, recover clean with FitAid. Visit FORTHEFITAID.com and sign up to win an amazing Grand Prize package from FitAid and Spartan, monthly Spartan prize packs, and more! FITAID – Recovery for YOUR active lifestyle. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Johnny, the Colonel & Dr. L introduce Bizzie's episode 2:25 Interview with Joe De Sena & Bizzie Gold at Spartan World Championships begins 4:15 Directed storytelling 5:00 Overcoming childhood adversity 6:30 Not embracing the victim mentality 7:30 "You're a Liar" 9:45 31 Habits Relearning About Fats 11:11 FORTHEFITAID.COM break 12:30 The interview continues & Joe's completely "fixed" :) 13:15 Obstacle course vs online course 14:00 Buti Yoga- the cure to something that is hidden 16:25 Core beliefs about yourself 17:45 "Go Into the Chaos" 20:00 Dr. Johnny, Colonel Nye & Dr. L discuss how to integrate Bizzie's method into your daily routine 24:50 FORTHEFITAID.COM close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Johnny Waite,Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Sefra Alexandra was on expedition in the South Pacific) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

We've talked about a class of herb called adaptogens in an earlier episode of Spartan Health. Rhodiola is an adaptogen that can provide many health benefits and provide energy, endurance, and recovery support during your next Spartan Race. Rhodiola is a well-researched herb used for centuries in Asia, Russia and arctic regions of Europe. WHAT WE COVER a. First if all, what is it? In a nutshell, it's a wonderful herb that can help your body recover from stress and fight fatigue. Further, it can support the body as you condition to different environmental stressors like high altitude. b. But, let me give you a bit of its history 'cause it really is fascinating: Rhodiola is an herb native to China, Russia (and a particular region in Russia, Siberia) and Mongolia. It has been used in Russian folklore medicine for centuries and caught the interest of Russian scientists in roughly the 1950's. They heard of its health and vitality promoting properties and began conducting research to get a better understanding of its clinical properties and application. They were so impressed with what they found they started giving it to Russian cosmonauts (in their space program) and their Olympic athletes. They felt the cosmonauts recovered more quickly from space induced ill-effects and that it supported their Olympic athletes in terms of endurance. c. Rhodiola is one of the most well-researched Adaptogens (they'll be more on adaptogens in another podcast so stay tuned); it's generally regarded as a safe, non-toxic, herb. But, before taking any herbal supplements of any kind check with your health provider in case you have specific medical needs that might affect your use of this herb or any others for that matter. d. To recap, Rhodiola can help enhance stamina, exercise recovery and help the body adjust to stress-related conditions (such as high altitude or even jet lag when changing time zones). e. Several ways it can be used - In Siberia, it's often taken as shot of rhodiola infused vodka! I am NOT suggesting that and I want to be quite clear but I am highlighting the importance and health application of this wonderful, time-honored herb. It can be consumed as an herbal tea / aka tisane, in capsule form, or as a powder in a healthy smoothie or beverage. f. So the next time you're looking for something to provide natural and healthy support as you push your body and mind to prep for the next race. Check out Rhodiola! KEY TERMS & IDEAS: Rhodiola: native to arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and Russia Supports a healthy stress response, endurance, and recovery from environmental extremes - jet lag and high altitude Historical use by Russian cosmonauts and olympic athletes A well-researched herb with a fascinating history LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "Adaptogens exert a stress-protective effect by modulation of expression of molecular chaperones" Phytomedicine. 2009 Jun;16(6-7):617-22. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19188053 "The effects of an acute dose of Rhodiola rosea on endurance exercise performance"J Strength Cond Res 2013 Mar;27(3):839-47. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23443221 "Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance" Int J Sport Nutr Exer Metab 2004 Jun;14(3):298-307. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15256690 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

On this episode, Kristen talks to me about how to stay race fit & race ready when you are juggling a life & interests outside of racing, but yet are a highly competitive athlete with aspirations. TAKE AWAY POINTS: BALANCE - Does racing have to be your sole focus to be successful? Consider being content & at peace with being a top athlete, but not always the "winner" Make a mental effort to not get caught up in what others are doing Be ok with going with the flow Train & use what you have at hand & time allows SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

If you're wondering how to inspire, educate and influence your kids into Exercising and living a healthy lifestyle, this is the episode for you! To quote One of our Spartan UP Guests, Coach Rob Koll, Your actions speak so loud I can't Hear a word you're saying. This quote is perfect for today's episode! LESSONS: It's not just what you say / tell your kids to do, it's what they see YOU doing. Exercise in front of your kids regularly throughout the week. Create a supportive environment at home. I had some Kettlebells, rings and a climbing rope in my garage and my kids saw me exercising regularly. Get the entire family involved. Do just 1 exercise in front of your kids everyday. It can be 10 squats, 10 burpees, maybe a quick sprint up and down the sidewalk. Let them see YOU being a leader! LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan -- Marion Abrams Story & Strategy at Madmotion Spartan UP! Podcast Producer Office: 802-746-8876 Mobile: 802-233-5315 Marion on Linkedin Twitter & Instagram @madmotion

Great competitors see the challenges they face and the hardships they endure as opportunities. We all experience difficult things but great competitors see those experiences as vehicles of wisdom, growth, and an opportunity to build obstacle immunity. They do not cower in the face of that which is difficult but rather rise because they know that in the end it will make them stronger and improve their performance. LESSONS: Remember that when a challenge is set in front of you, try to see it as an opportunity. Roadblocks and obstacles are there to build you up, give you a chance to test your limits, and assist you in self-reflection. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

What's Wellness? How can you integrate these principles to dominate the obstacles ahead? How do you live your life well? This episode is all about discovering the forces of wellness. Josh Trent addresses the physical, the mental/emotional and the spiritual. He walks us through his tips, tricks and routines - as he says, "if I can breathe I can choose." Let's all breathe goodness into our lives. LESSONS Build internal trust when in hard situations Fill the buckets of spiritual, physical body and mental/ emotional wellness daily Breath is everything! It's helps you with all facets of your life Womb squats will set you free Do an emotional inventory- find your "enjoyment curve" LINKS https://wellnessforce.com/ Josh's M21 morning program https://wellnessforce.com/M21 This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FitAid. Race dirty, recover clean with FitAid. Visit FORTHEFITAID.com and sign up to win an amazing Grand Prize package from FitAid and Spartan, monthly Spartan prize packs, and more! FITAID – Recovery for YOUR active lifestyle. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Our hosts Sefra Alexandra (The Seed Huntress,) Johnny Waite and guest panelists Matt B Davis (Obstacle Racing Media,) and Charlie Brenneman (The Spaniard) introduce Sefra's interview with Josh Trent 1:25 FORTHEFITAID.COM 1:45 Interview begins with a deep belly breath 4:00 The choice of fear or trust 7:30 How do I be healthy? 8:25 31 Habits- Always Taking Advice & Never Stop Learning 9:40 FORTHEFITAID.COM break 10:55 Interview continues 12:30 The M21- 21 warrior breaths 16:00 Reverse Engineering 18:30 Womb Squats 20:00 Conduct and emotional inventory- look at your enjoyment curve 22:55 Sefra Alexandra (The Seed Huntress,) Johnny Waite and guest panelists Matt B Davis (Obstacle Racing Media,) and Charlie Brenneman (The Spaniard) discuss how to integrate the goodness of wellness into your daily routine 31:00 FORTHEFITAID.COM close - sign up for monthly grand prize SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra & guest hosts Matt B Davis & Charlie Brenneman Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

We're all pressed for time and need efficient, quick tools to increase energy and help us optimize our busy days. Here are two simple techniques that can provide rapid but effective ways of giving you a "wake up call." One will give your brain a boost and the other will support your core for stability and injury prevention. Let's engage your mind and energize your body whether it be for your next Spartan Sprint or Super! WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: a. Today's world is more and more demanding. Some of us have two jobs, or maybe you're taking night classes after work, starting families and raising children the list goes on and on… b. In this podcast I'm going to talk about what can aid in increasing our energy and helping us fight fatigue. I'll discuss two different sensory stimuli: one olfactory (your sense of smell) and the other is a stretch which is physical but also engages your sense of sight. - First, your sense of smell: it's a fruit, an essential oil, herbal tea: That is Grapefruit: it's a juicy, bittersweet citrus fruit that's a hybrid fruit created from the pomelo and the orange. It's a good source of Vit C, lots of other vitamins and minerals but important for our chat right now…it energizes the senses! Grapefruit oil or its essence upregulates the CNS and stimulates the brain. Wakes us up! c. Second quick energy boost: Stretch Your Hip Flexors - This often forgot about muscle group will not only energize the body but it's one of the most important muscle groups to help prevent falls and injury and improve balance. Helps ensure stability of the lower body, allows you to bend at the waist and bring your knee toward your chest -Sitting for extended periods shortens and tightens them. You should stand from your chair every hour to stretch them. - Simple stretches: lunges, if you have more space you can do a bridge (laying down, feet flat on the floor, arms flat at sides, push up using your glutes, thighs, and back. KEY TERMS & IDEAS: Combat low energy and fatigue with quick, simple tools that you can use anytime by engaging your mind and body for an effective result. Engage your sense of smell: use Grapefruit essential oil to stimulate and "wake up" when you feel sluggish. It can give your brain a boost and provide rapid but natural energy Engage your body and sense of sight: your hip flexors are one of the most important muscle groups to provide stability and a solid core. A hip flexor stretch improves circulation, helps prevent injury, and focuses your sense of sight while holding the pose and balancing the body for this important stretch. LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "Actions of essential oils on the central nervous system: an updated review" Dobetsberger, C. and Buchbauer, G. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, Feb 18, 2011. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fc4d/01f20b689f5f3c19d747c2bda4f256865b81.pdf "Nonvolatiles of commercial lime and grapefruit oils separated by high-speed countercurrent chromatography" Feger, W. Journal of Agricultural of Food Chemistry, 2006; 54: 2242-2252. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16536603 "Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation" Page, P. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Feb; 7(1): 109–119. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3273886/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

On this episode, I talk with Mark & Natalie about what it takes to balance family life with kids while still having racing & training goals to meet. They reveal that they have to make the most of the free time they get, even when it's unexpected. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Make the most of & manage the time you have Balance who races versus who is on sidelines for the day Have a strategy of who performs best at what race type & support that strategy Reduce stress by splitting the childcare load equally SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Successful people have a clear vision for their perfect day. They write it down which inspires them to take action to achieve that perfect day. The key to making it happen is by reverse engineering your perfect day. LESSONS: Write down what your perfect day looks like What is the 1 thing you REALLY want to change in your life? Start there! For me, it was having breakfast with my kids. Increase your productivity by blocking out your schedule for all of your important activities. This is your "To Do" list to the 20th degree! Write it down and take action every day to achieve your goals. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Great competitors understand the importance of the mind-body connection. Our physical body can only be as strong as the mind that controls it and a healthy mind is impossible without a healthy body. Great competitors know that they can not focus on just one element, that both are critical for performance in and out of the competition. LESSONS: Remember that you must focus on both your physical health AND your mental health. Working on physical strength and stamina without working to build a strong and healthy mindset can only get you so far. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

What is focus endurance? Louisa, a professional triathlete, was in a car accident and told she would never walk or run again. As a trained mathematician, she delved deep into the field of neurofeedback and flow state. Her understanding of the algorithms behind human performance allowed her to make a full recovery. She utilizes these tactics in her athlete mental performance agency: Neuro Athletics. Time to get those neurons fit Spartans! Lessons: Do math- it's great for your brain! Be mindful of the answers you accept Visualize your end goal Peak performance is achieved in "no mind" Train your "focus endurance" Links: Louisa Nicola https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FitAid. Race dirty, recover clean with FitAid. Visit FORTHEFITAID.com and sign up to win an amazing Grand Prize package from FitAid and Spartan, monthly Spartan prize packs, and more! FITAID – Recovery for YOUR active lifestyle. Time Stamps: 0:00 Sefra, Joe, Johnny & Joe Di introduce the interview 1:10 Fitaid break 1:45 Interview with Louisa Nicola at West Point begins 3:00 Creating new neural pathways with mathematics 6:00 Conducting a neuro performance test: focus endurance 9:45 Prevention Vs. Bandaid model 11:05 31 Habits of Healthy Spartans: #4 "Add in the Good" 12:50 Fitaid Break 13:45 Interview continues- math & the brain: algorithms behind human performance 15:00 Flow State: "No Mind" - best results with minimal effort 19:00 Focus Endurance 22:20 Training reaction time 25:30 Reacting appropriately 27:45 The brain and how it helps us to survive 31:00 Sefra, Joe, Johnny & Joe Di discuss the interview & how to apply neural training to your day 36:20 Fitaid close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra and guest host Joe Di Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

However you choose to move your body -, whether it's a daily run, yoga, team competition or a Spartan Ultra - once you're done, it's time to recover. What does the body need to heal and regenerate? We'll review some key nutrients and foods that can restore and replenish so you're ready for whatever comes next. WHAT WE COVER: Movement or exercise for the body is one of the pillars of long-term health and wellness. But, once you've pushed your body hard it's time to recover. One of the things that happens whether it be aerobic or weight training is that cells in the body consume huge amounts of oxygen. That process, called oxidation, can damage cell membranes and impair their ability to function. Externally, how does this manifest? We've all been there…Muscle soreness, inflammation, and fatigue. What we're going to talk about for the next few minutes is how to correct that and optimize the healing process. I'm going to list 5 simple steps you can take to jump start the healing and recovery process: I'm a big believer in food as medicine. I love going right to the source and that's food for nutrients but some of the things I'll mention do come in supplement (capsule or powder) form but I'm going to mention the food source as well. -First up, Antioxidants – one you can use Quercetin - found in apples, blueberries, and buckwheat herbal tea -Next, an Anti-inflammatant - Bromelain it's an enzyme derived from pineapple you can get it either by drinking the juice or eating the fruit. It's more concentrated at the core of the pineapple. So, if you're slicing it up to eat….don't toss the core! - How about Minerals…there's a mineral that aids muscle recovery and it also calms the brain. It's Magnesium - available as a supplement, but naturally found in nuts (especially almonds and brazil nuts), seeds (such as pumpkin or flax), and legumes (those include beans, chickpeas and lentils). - Another important factor for rapid recovery is healthy Blood Glucose Homeostasis or balance there's a natural spice that can help and it's is Cinnamon. Based on recent studies it's thought help with blood sugar control by increasing insulin sensitivity. This can allow the body to better perform tissue repair. Anywhere from about 1-6 grams of cinnamon has been used in clinical studies. How much does that equate to? Well 1 gram of ground cinnamon is about ½ a teaspoon. So, it doesn't take much to reap the healthy benefits. - Last up, number 5: Rehydrate! – with what else…H2O - your body is roughly 55% water for women and 60% for men and you decrease your water stores through perspiration, cellular activity and metabolism during intense workouts. So drink up! To recap: 5 nutrients to aid body recovery Antioxidants: Quercetin Anti-inflammatant: Bromelain Mineral: Magnesium Blood Glucose balance: Cinnamon Hydration: water These easy steps will help you recover optimally post workout or race! KEY TERMS & IDEAS: During exercise our bodies consume a lot of oxygen That oxygen consumption contributes to post-exercise muscle soreness, inflammation, and fatigue You want to support the body's healing process and repair mechanisms 5 nutrients and foods that provide balanced nourishment and support recovery: antioxidants (quercetin in blueberries), anti-inflammatants (bromelain in pineapple), mineral (magnesium in nuts), blood glucose balance (cinnamon), and HYDRATE! LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "The lactate shuttle during exercise and recovery." Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Jun 1, 1986,18(3):360-368 https://europepmc.org/abstract/med/3523107 "Contextualising Maximal Fat Oxidation During Exercise: Determinants and Normative Values" Front Physiol. 2018;9:599 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5974542/ "Properties and therapeutic application of bromelain: a review" Biotechnol Res Int. 2012; 2012: 976203. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3529416/ "The potential of cinnamon to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance" Diabetes Obes Metab. 2009 Dec;11(12):1100-13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19930003 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay Nutrients for Rapid Recovery // SPARTAN HEALTH ep 010 FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

On this premiere episode of the Friday Spartan Up series "Spartan ATHLETE," Kevin Gillotti talks with Heather Gollnick, a prolific multisports athlete in her 40s, about staying fit & healthy as a high-level athlete as we age. They talk insight, strategies & methods from her own experiences. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Stay in love with competition With competitive age comes wisdom IF you listen to your body Cross training can lead to longevity in sport Keep consistent in training Recovery protocols are critical SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Zach says: I wish we could all be motivated 24/7/365 but the truth is, sometimes we're not. Sometimes our self-motivation just isn't there. That being said, here's what Spartans and Powerlifters do to get motivated! LESSONS: Sign up for something. "Write a check". Sometimes we need an event to push our motivation. The fear of showing up unprepared will motivate you to show up and do the work. Have a team. A team or partner pushes your accountability and energy levels. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Disqualifying the positives occurs when you discount positive experiences and accomplishments but invite in the negative. It can occur anywhere and becomes problematic when you struggle to acknowledge achievement. We need to own and be proud of the things that we do well in order to build self-confidence and a sense of pride. When we disqualify the positives we are not feeding our brains with the positive medicine that they deserve. LESSONS: Disqualifying the positives is a mindset trap that leaves you disowning positive accomplishments but attaching to negative experiences. We need to own that which we have achieved, as this serves as important medicine for our self-esteem and self-confidence. Try owning your achievements and patting yourself on the back when you have worked hard for something and created success. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

Raised in uncertainty Udo Erasmus has spent the last 69 years studying how to be more in control of his own fitness and fulfillment - the key? Healthy oils and awareness of the magnificence that surrounds him! Food oils derived from seeds, says Udo, are some of the healthiest things you can add to your diet. Journey with us as we learn that the road to health may be paved with fresh oils, plants and taking time to be present in the moment. "Be inspired to look after yourself and get in touch with the magnificence of your existence!" Lessons: Fried foods and fried oil fry health Seed food oils are healthy oils Be inspired to look after yourself Voluntary Solitude: take time to be quiet and contemplative each day Be present & fully relaxed- understand who you are & where you are Links: Udo Erasmus https://udoerasmus.com/ This episode is brought to you by AfterShokz. Be open and hear it all with AfterShokz open-ear headphones, delivering situational awareness and comfort, unmatched by traditional in-ear or over-the-ear headphones. Visit spartan.aftershokz.com for $50 off wireless headphone bundles. Time Stamps: 0:00 Joe, Col. Nye, Johnny Waite & Sefra introduce episode 1:00 Interview begins 2:10 The quick fix 3:45 making healthy oils 5:45 why healing is possible 9:25 living low on the food chain 11:00 health vs. wealth 12:55 SPARTAN.AFTERSHOKZ.COM Break 13:45 31 Healthy Habits - Habit 3 Mindful Eating 15:40 Interview with Udo Erasmus continues 17:45 Voluntary Solitude 19:15 The Magnificence of your Existence 22:45 Happiness as a state of being 24:30 Joe, Col. Nye, Johnny Waite & Sefra discuss episode and how you can apply these lessons to your life 31:20 SPARTAN.AFTERSHOKZ.COM Close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Thank you to our guest videographer: Mark Hemstock Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

This time honored plant, consumed by Asian cultures for centuries, packs a powerful punch when it comes to naturally pumping up your brain and body. Green tea is packed with healthy nutrients from amino acids and antioxidants to enzymes. These compounds promote brain health, metabolism, immunity, and energy. It's an easy addition to your daily routine and gives an all natural mind/body boost to get you off the couch and up your next Spartan Rope Climb and over the Seven Foot Wall! WHAT WE COVER: What's so great about this ancient brew? A lot! It's not just for your afternoon tea and crumpets. This wonderful plant is chock full of healthy nutrients, antioxidants, and amino acids to help you pre- and post workout. - Green tea contains some caffeine about 40 mg per cup so it can give you nice boost without overloading you on caffeine and giving you the jitters. - Why else don't you get the jitters with green tea? L- theanine. I know, I know, what on earth is that, right? L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in only a few sources. One, is tea. L-theanine acts synergistically with caffeine and gives you the natural boost you get from caffeine but without the jitters. - Next up – antioxidants and green tea is full of them. In particular, a group called catechins that help fight free-radicals. This can support your immune system and certainly help during cold and flu season. - Another important feature of green tea is the anti-inflammatory effect. This can help you post workout with muscle recovery and decrease stress on the body which can promote healing. - So many superpowers are hidden in this wonderful tea plant. In fact, green tea can help inhibit cavity forming bacteria in the mouth. So, as an added benefit it can keep your breath fresh during those long workouts. Also remember hot or iced you can reap these health benefits and it will help you stay hydrated. KEY TERMS & IDEAS: Green Tea (Camellia sinensis plant) can provide a healthy mind/body boost and has about 40 mg of caffeine per cup. Another special compound found in few foods other than green tea is the amino acid, L-theanine. It couples with the caffeine and gives you a natural energy lift but not the jitters you get with straight caffeine. Powerful antioxidant support: green tea is chock full of these and they help neutralize free-radicals which can form during basic metabolism. We all produce free-radicals during exercise and workouts. It's important to help the body get rid of them. Anti-inflammatory: green tea can help reduce inflammation which is an important mechanism for muscle repair and recovery As an added benefit: green tea inhibits oral bacteria that can cause cavities and bad breath. Keeps your mouth fresh during workouts. LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "L-theanine—a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans," Lekh Raj Juneja et al.,Trends in Food Science & Technology 10.6-7 (1999): 199-20 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224499000448 "Green tea extract improves running endurance in mice by stimulating lipid utilization during exercise," Takatoshi Murase, et al., American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology 290.6 (2006): R1550-R1556. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16410398 "Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight and obese adults," Kevin C. Maki, et al., The Journal of nutrition 139.2 (2008): 264-270. https://watermark.silverchair.com/264.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAjwwggI4BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggIpMIICJQIBADCCAh4GCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS Free radicals are "toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism that can cause significant damage to living cells and tissues in a process called 'oxidative stress.' " See William B. Salt II, "How do free radicals affect the body," in Sharecare. https://www.sharecare.com/health/wellness-healthy-living/how-free-radicals-affect-body SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

Momentum can build up in the positive or the negative. Here's how you can make momentum work for you, NOT against you! LESSONS: Learn to course correct if momentum is starting to work against you. Take a new action to help build momentum for your goals. Organization is crucial for your success. Take 1 action, do the 1 thing, to start building momentum towards your goals. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Mind reading is when we make assumptions about what others are thinking or feeling. The problem is, these presumptions can put us in a position of believing we know what is true, when in fact we are guessing. We can then attach ourselves to stories that we are creating and see them as reality rather than assumption. Mind reading can essentially get us into trouble so it's important that we catch ourselves when we are doing it and work to correct course. LESSONS: Mind reading occurs when we make assumptions about what someone else is thinking. Two ways to move away from this are: Catching yourself when you find yourself mind reading. Circling back to the individual that you find yourself attempting to mind read and asking for clarification on what it is you may be assuming. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

This may be the most important interview in Spartan Up history. The story Dan Crowley, a 96-year-old WWII POW, survivor of the horrific Bataan Death March, and a delightful man. Faced with unfathomable torture, he is truly one of the most resilient, remarkable and optimistic human beings we have had the privilege to meet. This extended episode tells a dark tale in the world's history, yet, his smiling jovial face shows the true and utter strength, grit and resolve of our species. It was our honor to be able to capture this important story and share it with all of you. LESSONS: Persistence of hope is key Whatever has happened, there is still joy to be had Believe in yourself Be a role model Use the way your impacted to positively impact the world Live your life knowing you will survive Humor can be a powerful tool for healing LINKS: This episode is brought to you by CHOMPS, the cleanest jerky stick on the market. You can purchase Chomps' grass-fed, non-GMO, no sugar added meat snacks at https://chomps.com/ use the promo code SPARTAN for 20% off and free shipping TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Hosts Colonel Nye, Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence introduce this powerful interview 2:34 Col Nye introduces the history behind the Bataan Death March 4:00 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley begins 7:00 making his way to the Philippines 13:00 attack on Nichols Base in Manilla 15:00 sailing to Bataan Peninsula 17:00 defending Bataan against the Japanese 21:00 an untenable position 22:25 the night of April 9th - a long swim 28:00 CHOMPS.COM break 29:00 31 Habits of the Healthiest Spartan 30:48 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley continues - "the need to endure" 33:00 trapped in a 3 acre cesspool - "becoming valuable enough to be given the right to live" 35:00 slave labor work detail 36:45 building an airfield without machinery & beaten with clubs (nicknamed vitamin sticks) 38:00 almost beaten to the point of death 39:30 Jerry the "Executioner" 43:20 being deemed "unfit for labor" & sent to Japan 46:45 sailing from Brooklyn army base 47:00 The lowest point 48:45 Going home - the Readjustment Period 51:00 trying to get a job once home 53:15 Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence discuss this remarkable interview 1:05:00 CHOMPS.COM close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

Both mental and physical health are critical for athletic performance. Environmental conditions also play a crucial role. What happens to your body when you're exposed to extremes of cold and heat? Can your body adapt to these conditions? It's important to know what happens to the body during extremes of temperature, what science has taught us about human environmental limits, and ways we can do to safely take out endurance to the next level. WHAT WE COVER: In a word….yes, but, in moderation. First, two terms to review: Hyperthermia and Hypothermia. - Hyperthermia – that's when the body is too hot and in the extreme, can lead to heatstroke. This happens when there's an uncontrolled increase in body temp and it exceeds the body's ability to lose heat. Depending on how it's measured typically hyperthermia begins when your core body temp is above 100.5F (38C) and extreme hyperthermia is at 104F (40C). Why it's bad is that key enzymes in the body start to break down. And at about 106F cells start to die. Remember our normal body temp is 98.6F (37C) Now with this, I'm talking about internal or core body temperature obviously the external temp can be much higher. The key, your body's ability to lose the heat, stay hydrated and maintain your core temperature. Everything is about homeostasis or balance. - Now how about Hypothermia – that's the opposite extreme. It's when the body loses more heat than it can absorb. This begins once body core temp goes below 95F and starts with shivering because that's a way for your body to try and increase body temp. Once internal temps reach about 86F (30C) cellular metabolic processes start to shut down and this makes walking almost impossible. Now that's the extreme but there's a lot in between. Most humans can't withstand internal core temps below 70F. With these temp extremes it's important to keep in mind that our bodies can adjust and acclimate to some environmental changes gradually. It builds tolerance and resiliency. You know the stories of Joe De Sena, Wim Hof, and others who have pushed, conditioned and trained their bodies to adapt to some pretty extreme situations. Many of the boundaries that describe what a typical human can survive are relatively well established. You may have heard the reference the "rule of threes" that's air, water, and food. It equal to 3 min, 3 days, and 3 weeks respectively so that's …3 min without air, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Yet, we've all heard of some that have exceeded those limits and pushed the boundaries of what we thought humanly possible. Training and exposure to extremes of temperature, when done properly, can unlock a form of environmental conditioning and your tolerance can increase. But, as always know your limits, be in tune with your body, and stay hydrated. KEY TERMS & IDEAS: Mental and physical health are critical for athletic performance but environmental factor play a significant role. Hyperthermia: an uncontrolled increase in body temperature that exceeds the body's ability to lose heat. Begins when core body temp hits approx 100.5F (38C) and extreme hyperthermia is at 104F (40C) Hypothermia: when the body loses more heat than it can absorb. This begins when core body temp dips to below 95F (35C) and your body begins to shiver as a way to produce heat. The human body can adjust to temp extremes and improve tolerance. When done gradually and with proper training you can build resiliency. Each person's tolerance to environmental extremes can differ. The key is to know your limits and build gradually and safely. LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "Between extremes: health effects of heat and cold" Environ Health Perspect. 2015 Nov; 123(11): A275–A279. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4629728/ "How thermoregulation can give athletes an edge (mission athletecare)" Korey Stringer Institute, Univ of Conn, May 17, 2015. https://ksi.uconn.edu/2015/05/17/how-thermoregulation-can-give-athletes-an-edge-mission-athletecare/# "What doesn't kill us: how freezing water, extreme altitude, and environmental conditioning will renew our lost evolutionary strength" by Scott Carney Jan 3, 2017. https://www.amazon.com/What-Doesnt-Kill-Environmental-Conditioning/dp/1623366909 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

Success leaves clues. When I hear lessons from successful people, there are common themes and 1 of those common themes is getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Growth comes from being uncomfortable. LESSONS: Going through tough times empowers you mentally and physically. Struggle reveals AND builds our character. Challenges are opportunities for you to grow. Write down something that opposes your comfort zone (morning workouts, waking up early, packing a healthy lunch) and then DO the very thing that opposes your comfort zone! LINKS: More about Zach Even-Esh https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Setbacks are part of the human experience. We all experience them and they often come in different forms - physical, relational, emotional. Setbacks can offer lots of opportunities for growth but you've got to be open to seeing them in order to benefit. How we recover from a setback is often determined by our outlook and willingness to shift perspective. LESSONS: Setbacks can offer opportunities for growth and change. When you experience a setback, give yourself permission to reflect on what brought you there in the first place. Ask: How did I get there? Allow a setback to give you space for pause so that you may benefit from slowing down and being still. Remember that a setback gives you a chance to shift course and try something new. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

Three-Time Olympic Medalist Kristine Lilly's Advice on Soccer and Life Kristine was part of the world-renowned American Women's soccer team that put women's soccer on the map in the US! On that team, she scored an incredible 130 goals in her 23-year career, played in 3 Olympics winning Gold in tow and Silver in the third, and is the most "capped" player in football history. She and Joe DeSena talk about being fit for life, the struggle and reward of the fight to the top, and her strategy for the tough days! Watch out, Joe may even get a black eye... LESSONS: Keep trying Know that EVERYTHING matters Make choices that make you a better person each day Push each other in workouts Belong to something that has like mindedness Be fit for life HAVE FUN! LINKS Kristine Lilly http://kristinelilly13.com/ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FitAid. Race dirty, recover clean with FitAid. Visit FORTHEFITAID.com and sign up to win an amazing Grand Prize package from FitAid and Spartan, monthly Spartan prize packs, and more! FITAID – Recovery for YOUR active lifestyle. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Hosts Colonel Nye, Dr. L and Johnny Waite introduce the guest 2:30 Interview with Kristine Lilly begins 5:20 Joe calls his wife Courtney DeSena 8:40 Fitaid Break 10:15 31 Habits of Healthy Spartans: #1 eating window - intermittent fasting 11:27 Kristine Lilly Interview continues - being competitive 12:27 Healthy competition 15:00 Sharing goals for success 18:00 Why the women's game did so well 21:40 Dr. L, Colonel Nye and Johnny Waite discuss the interview and how you can apply the lessons we learned into your daily routine 28:47 Fitaid special offer SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Sefra Alexandra and guest Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

Chronic inflammation can be caused by many different sources. The key is to know some of the inflammatory triggers and take active steps to manage and prevent it. In this episode, we'll cover what it is, common causes, and some easy anti-inflammatory tools you can use anytime. Chronic inflammation can be caused by many different sources. The key is to know some of the inflammatory triggers and take active steps to manage and prevent it. In this episode, we'll cover what it is, common causes, and some easy anti-inflammatory tools you can use anytime. WHAT WE COVERInflammation occurs naturally in the body and can be helpful and needed for an acute situation. It's your body's first line of defense But, if left unchecked, chronic inflammation can contribute to some major illnesses such as: heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's. So, what are some key steps you can take to decrease or prevent chronic inflammation: A number of lifestyle choices can help reduce inflammation: 1. Stop smoking! 2. Decrease your alcohol consumption 3. Exercise! Our bodies are meant for movement and this helps clear toxins4. Adequate sleep: you rob yourself of much-needed sleep and it triggers inflammation because it puts stress on the body.5. How about some natural remedies or treatments that can help?e. Some powerful anti-inflammatants include: - Turmeric: it's an ayurvedic spice used to flavor many delicious curries but you can use this in its powdered form on food, in drinks, as a tea or in supplement form- Broccoli: I love food as medicine so eat the real deal when you can but it can also be consumed in powder form that can be added to healthy smoothies or veggie drinks.- Green Tea: I discuss green tea in another one of our podcasts but it's because it is great, I'm a fan, and I drink a few cups every day. Again, I like using the actual food or beverage but they do make green tea supplements and a particular compound found in green tea called EGCG has strong anti-inflammatory effects. -Quercetin: its an antioxidant found in citrus, olive oil, and dark-berries – like blueberries. Use the natural from in food whenever possible but it does come in a capsule supplement form as well.f. Now you know why you don't want inflammation and some simple ways to prevent it. Keep inflammation at bay and your body primed and ready to take on whatever comes next! KEY TERMS & IDEAS:Chronic inflammation: many triggers from poor diet, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions, allergy, and poor sleep. Healthy inflammation: an acute response to illness, infection, injury or some other bodily insult is a healthy defense but avoid chronic inflammatory statesChronic inflammation can increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesityAnti-inflammatory activities: healthy diet, decrease alcohol consumption, stress reduction, and quality sleep Anti-inflammatory foods and herbs: turmeric (natural spice), broccoli, green tea, and quercetin (found in olive oil, citrus, and dark berries) LINKS & RESOURCES:Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.comSage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ "Obesity and inflammation: the effects of weight loss" Nutr Res Rev 2008 Dec;21(2):117-33.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19087366"The inflammatory theory of disease" EMBO Rep 2012 Nov; 13(11): 968–970.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3492709/"Antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities of curcumin on diabetes mellitus and its complications" Curr Pharm Des 2013;19(11):2101-13.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23116316"Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Broccoli Florets in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells" Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2014 Jun; 19(2): 89–97.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4103733/ SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShowYouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYTGoogle Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS:Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

Here are some GREAT lessons I picked up from a book called 'The Great Work of Your Life'. This book will give you inspiration and clarity on your true calling. LESSONS: If you do not follow your true calling, aka your true north, it will eat you up on the inside Share your unique genius with the world. There are people out there who NEED you to share your unique genius. Come up with an action plan to move forward with at least 1 action every week. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book The Great Work of Your Life, Book: http://a.co/d/1CiN0Rw SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Anxiety can plague many of us. That habitual and pervasive worry can not only become intrusive but also leave us feeling debilitated if not managed well. There are a few ways to reduce your anxiety and practicing them regularly can leave you feeling more in control of your worry and less vulnerable to it's impact on your day. These various tactics are not only simple in their accessibility but also easy to understand and apply. LESSONS: Anxiety is a habitual and pervasive state of worry that can impact your daily functioning. Working to manage your anxiety and practicing anxiety-reducing skills can help you feel more in control when feelings of worry arise. Try these tactics to reduce your anxiety: Breathe - the power of a steady breath is crucial when working through anxiety. Ground yourself - place your feet flat on the floor if you are sitting, and feel the weight of your body push into the floor. Name your experience - differentiate between being excited and being anxious. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

Anything is possible when you let no one outwork you. That's the mantra of Isaiah Kacyvenski. This episode is testament to the power of relentless determination. Growing up with a difficult childhood in poverty and bouts of homelessness - it was his dedication to studies, reading six hours every Sunday, and focusing on the words he taped to his ceiling "let no one outwork you today," that led Isaiah to eight years in the NFL. 6 years with the Seattle Seahawks, and then the St. Luis Rams and Oakland Raiders. But why stop there, next he won his MBA from Harvard business school and then on to success in venture capital. This is a story worth hearing. Hold yourself accountable for your own destiny ! LESSONS: You can control your own destiny Let no one outwork you Hold yourself accountable Don't be afraid to ask questions Always put yourself in someone else's shoes Have a relentless attitude Stay positive, work hard and dream big! LINKS This episode is brought to you by AfterShokz. Be open and hear it all with AfterShokz open-ear headphones, delivering situational awareness and comfort, unmatched by traditional in-ear or over-the-ear headphones. Visit spartan.aftershokz.com for $50 off wireless headphone bundles. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Our hosts Colonel Nye, Dr. L and Johnny Waite 1:26 SPARTAN.AFTERSHOZ.COM 1:53 Interview begins- how to overcome a rough childhood background 4:00 Controlling your destiny 5:00 Letting no one outwork you! 6:20 Holding yourself accountable 8:00 Working towards your goal- getting to Harvard 11:12 SPARTAN.AFTERSHOKZ.COM break 13:24 Interview continues 14:50 Getting into the NFL 18:30 Becoming a venture capitalist 20:30 Learning how to run businesses 22:50 Three takeaways 23:25 Dr. L, Colonel Nye and Johnny Waite discuss the interview and how you can apply some of the lessons we learned into your daily routine SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye and Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

Meditation can be a simple but powerful tool to help your brain calm, improve focus, and enhance sleep. What's the easiest way to incorporate this technique into your daily routine? In this episode we'll tell you what it is, how to do it, and the short and long-term benefits to enhanced focus. WHAT WE COVER: 1. In a world of smartphones, networking groups, and virtual education, we are constantly bombarded with new tools, apps, and services that will help us be better and more effective at home, school, and work. All of these types of technology are great. But, there's one tool that no one is selling because you can use it for free: meditation. Lots of devices can help you with it but you can engage in it anytime, anywhere, and on your own. On a biological level, daily meditation has been linked to changes in brain structure, including a thicker cerebral cortex and . These parts of the brain have been linked to information processing and decision making. The benefits don't stop there - studies suggest that age-related brain changes might be off-set with regular mediation - So what is it really? Meditation is concentration in practice. According to a University of Washington study, meditation was shown to improve concentration and cultivate the kind of mindfulness that eases distracted or automatic behaviors and aids in maintaining focus. - You'll be noticeably less stressed. Meditation can provide a sense of calm, inner peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your physical performance. - Another benefit, better communication. Communication is a result of the clarity and focus that meditation brings. A clear mind will communicate focused and clear thoughts. 4 Simple Steps - Sit somewhere comfortably - Close your eyes - Breathe deeply and naturally - Focus your attention on each breath and how your body moves with each inhale and exhale. 1. And always be "present" with your body and mind. That will make you feel grounded and enhance focus. KEY TERMS & IDEAS: • Daily meditation is linked to positive changes in brain structure and can improve focus and concentration • Research studies support meditation can focus the mind, decrease stress, and assist in brain processes such as decision-making and improve physical performance • 4 simple steps: sit comfortably, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and focus on your breathing • Meditation in your everyday routine: helps you to be present, feel grounded, focus and perform at your best LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Nada on LInkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-milosavljevic-35b502b9/ Sage Tonic www.sagetonic.com Sage Tonic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sagetonic/ " Specific Transcriptome Changes Associated with Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Patients After Relaxation Response Training" J Altern Complement Med 2018 May;24(5):486-504 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29616846 "Thinking about Not-Thinking": Neural Correlates of Conceptual Processing during Zen Meditation" PLOS One, published online: Sept 3, 2008. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0003083 "The potential effects of meditation on age‐related cognitive decline: a systematic review" Advances in Meditation Research: Neuroscience and Clinical Applications January 2014, Vol 1307, Issue 1; 89-103. https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nyas.12348 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Writer and Host: Nada Milosavljevic MD, JD © 2018 Spartan

Do you ever find yourself saying the all too common phrase, I just don't have the time to exercise. We've all been there before, so if you find yourself on a time crunch, here are a few powerful SPARTAN exercises that you can do at home, no matter where you live! NOTE: This episode works best if you can watch the video to see how the exercises should be performed! LESSONS: You can exercise at home or outdoors, no gym needed, with these 3 simple and effective exercises. Sandbag Shouldering: Keep a flat back and pull the bag up onto your shoulder, alternating shoulders for reps or time. Carry: You can carry any object. Always lift with a flat back and mix up the position you carry the object (shoulder, on your back, or in front of the body) Clean & Throw: Throwing a medicine ball or stone is a great way to develop power and conditioning. LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

The data is pretty clear - the way that you think about yourself impacts your performance. Plain and simple. When you are engaging in more positive thinking patterns and see the world through a more positive lens, your performance in various arenas increases. Whether it's your career, your relationships, or your performance out on the Spartan course, how you come out in the end will depend on the way that you think about yourself and the language you use for yourself. The more positive your thinking, the more improved you can expect your performance. LESSONS: Thinking positively increases your performance in various arenas of life. When you engage in more positive thinking patterns, you are more likely to operate with greater confidence and faith in yourself. Try to shift away from negative, self-deprecating thoughts and start implementing more positive affirmations and mantras. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan