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The Superbowl Ads are Trying to Kill You, Slowly

Hey monkiis,

I was watching the Superbowl this past Sunday evening and noticed that a significant percentage of the commercials were for either junk food or alcohol. I found this to be quite disturbing on one of the most-watched sporting events of the year. I found it equally as disturbing that in the vast majority of these commercials celebrities were the ones pushing products that we know for sure are bad for you. I don't have cable TV so perhaps I am extra sensitive to this, but I felt compelled to comment. I don't have a solution either. However, I think starting the conversation and being aware is a great place to start.

Total commercials (all industries): 53

Junk Food/Alcohol commercials: 14 (14/53 = 26%)

Food and Beverage commercials: 19 (14/19 = 74%)

What are your thoughts?

Vegetable oil article: https://perfectketo.com/is-vegetable-oil-bad-for-you/

Eggs I like: https://vitalfarms.com/farm/

Thanks for listening and we'd be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you.

Until next time...monkii on,

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

monkii Tips for Stress and Anxiety (+Nutrition, Training, and some monkii Q&A)

Howdy monkiis,

Thank you for tuning into the 40th episode of the Live Wild Or Die Podcast. On this episode, I answer some monkii Q&A about how to approach difficult workouts, talk about some new nutrition protocols I've been using, I talk some training, and the big crescendo is some awesome insights I received from the Wildman monkii Craig from California. He did a great job summarizing a variety of concepts that in the collective conversation right now as to how to deal with, and ultimately thrive in hectic modern life. Thanks again, monkii Craig!

I hope everyone enjoys the show and if you have a minute, I would be eternally grateful if you could please leave a 5-star review. It helps to spread the good word of the Wild and grow the monkii family. Thank you!

monkii on,

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Isometrics, Heat Therapy, Neural Plasticity, and the monkii Book Club

Howdy monkiis,

This episode was inspired by some recent training, some recent podcasts I've listened to, and a few books I've been reading recently.

I have started to include more isometric training as well as single-arm training specifically into pulling exercises (Rows/Pullups). I feel that this helps to pull the shoulders back and combat the constant rolling forward of the shoulders due to our modern world/phones. I've also been including regular single-arm pull training with Rows and Pullups. It's been a goal of mine for years to be able to do a one-arm Pullup. Maybe 2020 is the year...

I've also been including a regular sauna session after training 2-4 times per week. It feels WILD and I also include stretching in the heat. This significantly improves my range-of-motion and I see a real difference. Try it.

I listened to another episode of The Ready State podcast in which they discussed how the mind plays a role in endurance and performance. Alex Hutchinson was the subject-matter-expert and there and a ton of great takeaways for monkiis.

Lastly, I am psyched to introduce the monkii Book Club. Basically, I wanted to share some of the books I have read, or, am currently reading. I recently completed Empire of the Summer Moon and am about 1/3 through Sapiens. I cannot recommend these books enough and they actually have quite a bit of crossover so reading them back to back is encouraged.

If you haven't already, we Wildly appreciate and thank you if you can take the time to leave a 5-star review. It helps to spread the good word of the Wild and grow the monkii family. 

monkii on!

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Advice from an Orthopedic Surgeon (Reflection Episode)

Hey monkiis,

This episode was inspired by an episode of The Ready State hosted by Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett. Their guest was an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nick DiNubile who discussed the current state of musculoskeletal health as well as what we can do to make sure that we do not have to go see people like him. They really emphasize the concept of preventive body maintenance as well as taking personal responsibility for our health and wellness. Western medicine is GREAT as curing diseases and fixing broken bones. However, it's not so great and promoting health, fitness, and wellness.

Thanks for tuning in and if you haven't already, we monkii Elders would be eternally grateful if you could leave us a 5-star review. It helps to spread the good word of the wild.

monkii on!

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

 

Training Recap 1/21/2020, Body-Maintenance and Longevity (Quicky Episode)

Hey monkiis,

Thanks for tuning into this quicky episode. I received some great feedback from a variety of monkiis who tuned into the last episode "Stress and Anxiety", thank you! I am compiling your tips, strategies, and tactics and look forward to sharing them with the monkii family.

I've been much more focused on mobility and flexibility in the last few months and cannot overemphasize the importance of this, especially for the long game. I want to be able to be as Wild as I am now in 50 years and to achieve this I have to train smart. We will keep going deeper on this topic.

Thanks for tuning in and we monkii Elders would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. Thank you!

monkii on,

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Stress and Anxiety

Hey monkiis,

On this episode, I share some thoughts on stress and anxiety. For the last month or so, I've been waking up between 2-3am and can't fall back asleep. There is no one specific reason, it's just that life has gotten more complex and there is a lot to manage, problem solve, and remember. This unfortunate lack of sleep has made me realize how important the mind is to overall health and well-being. My good friend and monkii co-founder David has always said that peace of mind is priceless. I often find that a lack of peace is often due to my own actions more than something external. I think that is why it causes so much more rumination and is so much more disruptive. For pretty much my whole life I've always focused on physical training in lieu of any sort of dedicated mental practice. However, this last month has really made me realize how important that is. It doesn't matter how fit you are if your head is a mess.

If you haven't already, the monkii Elders would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review wherever you get your podcasts. This really helps to spread the good word of the Wild.

monkii on!

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Training Recap 1/13/2020 (Quicky Episode)

Hey monkiis,

To begin, I want to give a shout from the Wild to Sophia (who will now be known as 'monkii Sofia'). She received a pocket monkii for Christmas and was PSYCHED! Myself and the Elders of the monkii Society welcome you to the journey towards Wildness and look forward to seeing your monkii training. Keep getting Wilder!

On that note monkiis, how's your training going? I've found it very useful over the years to document as well as share my training. It helps me to analyze what I'm doing and adjust as necessary. On the flip side, when I hear someone talk about their training it gets me PUMPED to go train myself. Maybe you will get the same excitement from these type of episodes. I hope so.

We would be eternally grateful to any monkiis who can take the time to leave us a review. It helps to spread the good word of the Wild and grow the monkii family. Thank you!

Get out there and monkii on,

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

monkii Q&A - Rock Climbing and monkii-ing

Hey monkiis,

This episode was inspired by a question by monkii Lotki (IG handle @lotki.vo.marr). He sent a note via Instagram asking about the monkii Elders experience with rock climbing and how to train for climbing with monkii bars and/or pocket monkii.

Thanks for tuning in and if there is a topic you'd like to hear about, please send us a note.

monkii on!

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Ultra-Endurance Training with Jon Geurts

Hey monkiis,

On today's episode I have my long-time friend Jon Geurts to discuss ultra-endurance training. Jon is a modern-day renaissance man and endurance training is just one vertical of many that are left to discuss. He has done several ultra run events even with his extremely busy schedule and has an approach that any aspiring ultra-runner should consider. I'm psyched to have him on again in the future to discuss this topic and more.

Training book Jon recommends: "Training Essentials of Ultra Running" By Jason Koop.

Thanks for tuning in and stay wild!

-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co

Training Recap 1/9/20 (Quicky Episode)

Hey monkiis,

This is a new experiment for 2020. I thought I'd record short training recaps so you can get ideas and I can stay accountable. I'm not promising one for every session but will do my monkii-best to keep it regular.

Today:

• Morning stretching and mobility.
• 2 x 800m with a 1:1 work/rest ratio.
• 4x 60 yards Strides.

monkii on!
-monkii Dan

www.monkii.co