77 - 5 Factors of Health (done the Andy way)

Send us Fan MailChasing Excellencehttps://www.youtube.com/@ChasingExcellencePodcastThe 5 principles of health were first heard in a YouTube video, “Breaking Down the Five Factors of Health” by Ben Bergeron. All 5 principles are all interconnected, and they’re relevant because they’re all within our control, and we can do something today to influence each factor:1. Nutrition – this is key because it affects everything from our hormones and brain function, to disease, bodily functions, and gut health. The popular phrase, “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet” comes to mind2. Sleep – deprive yourself of sleep for 7 consecutive days, and you will personally experience the consequences of sleep deprivation. Risk factors for several metabolic diseases may dramatically increase when we are deprived of sleep3. Exercise – there are numerous benefits to exercising: increase aerobic capacity, increase bone density, increase strength, promote functionality and improve neuromuscular function to mention a few4. Mindset – ask yourself, “Do I live in a friendly or hostile world?” Your answer will determine whether you’re in a positive or negative mindset. Having a positive mindset will be essential if we want to be healthy. If we are in a negative mindset, we may be defensive and pessimistic, which may severely detract from our health goals5. Relationships – how deep & meaningful are they? These are the people we feel that we can share our dreams and fears with, the people who we can be completely vulnerable and honest withOn this podcast you will actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, FinanceI believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future!We are happy, humble, helpful people that want to be healthy and fit now, as well as in their 90's. I talk about how to live that good life now and later with heavy slant towards fitness and nutrition. I will even get into mindset, goals, raising chickens, raising kids, bitcoin, rental property, entrepreneurialism CrossFit Garage (Woodstock GA)https://crossfitgarage.com/get-started/YouTube channel with other visually videos (long and shorts)https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42My Lightning NodePubkey03009791220fc72580bb0b9833b68fd487014be25238c782cae92146c875d26da6My Nostr Pubkeynpub1elc4f7ecllsgskukal7jmcu5zvx724hdpse0swvpmwp56rpw6ywsvr4mvy