Archive - Two Percent with Michael Easter

Burn the Ships: April 2026

You better run.

Apr 3

The 6 rules of a tougher mindset

The most effective ways to handle stress, overcoming anxiety, and building a tougher brain.

Apr 1

March 2026

What doesn't kill us ...

Problems can be a good thing.

Mar 30

Escaping fitness tracker anxiety, the ultimate 70+ longevity workout, and why minimalist shoes might be ruining your joints.

Mar 27

The 6 rules of a great workout

Master these fundamental patterns to build strength, regardless of your age, fitness level, or equipment.

Mar 25

The "Inactivity Mismatch Hypothesis"

Evolutionary data shows that the world's healthiest people sit 10 hours a day. Here's why your comfortable chair is the real problem, and how to fix it.

Mar 23

The Expedition: March '26 Edition

23 new ideas to make you smarter, healthier, and wealthier this month.

Mar 20

The Most Comprehensive Analysis of Strength Training Ever Assembled

A massive new analysis of 137 studies (>30,000 participants) just debunked the biggest myths in exercise science. Here is the new roadmap to strength…

Mar 18

Don't Die: Walk

The step count that maximizes your lifespan, and why moseying won't save you.

Mar 16

Gear Not Stuff: March 2026

The best purchase I've made in the last year.

Mar 13

4 lessons for dark times

Mar 11

Don't Die: Do Stepups

Why going down the stairs is a critical part of aging, and the science of one of the best lower-body exercises.

Mar 9

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