Archive - 2% with Michael Easter

The Inactivity Paradox

Some inactive people don't get pain or sickness. The reason why can improve your health, fitness, and performance.

21 hrs ago

The Power of Getting Lost

You find the best stuff when you have no clue where you are.

Apr 15

Gear Not Stuff: Five Books That Changed My Thinking

Books I've read and re-read and will keep forever.

Apr 12

Don't Die: Beat Back Pain

A new study reveals the best exercises for treating (and preventing) low-back pain.

Apr 10

The New Science of Extreme Weight Loss

The UFC's top nutritionist explains four lessons you can learn from pre-fight weight cutting—where fighters lose and then gain back up to 20 pounds in 5…

Apr 8

Burn the Ships: April Edition

A workout that’ll make you stronger in every way so that you can do amazing things.

Apr 5

The Power of Observation

Dr. Kashey explains a tactic to reach goals and make lasting improvements.

Apr 3

How I'm Training for a 50-Mile Ruck

Five ways to crush any distance and get fit. Very fit.

Apr 1

March 2024

The Best D*mn Leg Exercise Ever

This 2-minute finisher prepped me for some of the toughest mountains on earth.

Mar 29

The New Science of Running Better

A giant new study discovers three techniques that help you run farther faster.

Mar 27

5 Lessons from the World's Biggest Happiness Study

They're counterintuitive but they'll improve your life (featuring my favorite life rule).

Mar 25

AMA: Our Brains on Smartphones

What science says about how you, the government, and institutions can help young people (and yourself) navigate the world of addictive tech.

Mar 22

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