In this episode Tyler sits down with Bryan Thomas to discuss his health journey and how he learned to train his brain. Bryan dives into his experience with Z-Health, a system that focuses on how the brain affects movement and performance and emphasizes the importance of individualized training, addressing the role of different systems in movement limitations & pain. Bryan also highlights the significance of understanding the brain-body connection in achieving optimal health and performance and the importance of prioritizing health before performance.


Takeaways:
Optimizing your metabolism can can be the pre-requisite to improving your movement.
Movement limitations can be influenced by various factors, including the inner ear, vision, breathing, and integration of different systems.
Movement diversity is essential for brain health
Enjoyment is key in movement and brain training, as finding activities that are enjoyable increases adherence and reduces stress.
Health should always precede performance, and underlying health issues must be addressed before engaging in physical activity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Bryan's Health Journey
06:47 Comparison of Keto and Pro-Metabolic Approaches
09:25 Effects of Keto on Energy Levels
10:29 Introduction to Z-Health
13:21 Individualized Movement Training
21:35 Common Movement Limitations
36:21 Assessing Movement and Pain
41:54 Identifying & Understanding Pain
44:04 Understanding Pain as an Output of the Brain
54:03 The Importance of Movement Diversity for Brain Health
01:08:12 The Impact of Health on Perception and Options
01:30:42 Addressing Underlying Health Issues & The Role of Movement in Survival

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