How Much Is Too Much— Water Fasting And Alcohol Intake For Athletes | Ari Tulla

This week, we delve into the world of water fasting and its potential as a secret weapon, along with the surprising impact of even the occasional drink on sleep quality (we've all been there, right?). Our guest is none other than Ari Tulla, a Finnish entrepreneur, biohacker and outdoorsman who loves climbing, cycling and surfing. Ari is not your average athlete – he meticulously tracks all his data and explores cutting-edge ideas in smart nutrition.Ari's brainchild, Elo Health, takes a deep dive into biometric data to provide personalized nutrition guidance. Notable elite athletes like Tommy Caldwell and Dean Karnazes have already embraced Elo, and Ari's ultimate dream is to bring top-tier nutrition to the everyday person.Join us as we uncover Ari's insights into medicine, nutrition, and sports science, and learn how his passion for these fields has translated into the creation of Elo Health. Whether you're an elite athlete or just someone striving for optimal health, this episode is packed with valuable information.If you enjoy the show, be sure to give us a follow to help spread the word. Stay cool, stay real, and keep up the good work, friends! 🤘🎧Key References:Ari Tulla's websiteElo HealthKush KhandelwalAgeless Athlete Website Other References:https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.htmlhttps://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/us-life-expectancy-decreased-for-third-year-in-a-row-cdc-says.htmlhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156Power of Now bookFunction HealthEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:33 Guest's Background and Journey01:35 Discussion on Outdoor Adventures and Experiences02:04 Insights into the Guest's Personal Life02:41 Exploring the Guest's Professional Setup04:31 Deep Dive into the Guest's Career and Entrepreneurship07:57 Balancing Career, Sports, and Personal Life10:46 The Importance of Sleep and Nutrition in Performance13:04 The Role of Technology in Health and Fitness17:20 The Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Health and Longevity40:12 The Impact of Diet on Lifespan40:28 The Dangers of Processed Foods41:23 The Power of Whole Foods42:02 Personal Health Journey and Dietary Changes42:57 Daily Dietary Routine44:35 Balancing Diet and Lifestyle50:59 The Role of Food in Healing58:00 The Importance of Personalized Nutrition58:17 Learning from Elite Athletes01:10:50 The Power of Fasting01:13:59 Final Thoughts and AdviceTimeline: Support cellular renewal and mitochondrial function with Mitopure, featuring Urolithin A. Get up to 20% off at timeline.com/AGELESSATHLETE 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathleteTopics: longevity, fitness over 40, endurance training, aging athletes, recovery, injury prevention 💜 Want to stay strong and capable as you age? Join the Ageless Athlete weekly newsletter for practical ideas, deeper lessons, and insights that don’t always make it into the podcast.Join here → https://agelessathlete.substack.com/subscribeAgeless Athlete is a podcast about healthy aging for people who want to stay strong, active and capable for life. Conversations explore strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, VO2 max, muscle and bone health, and what it takes to keep doing the things you love as you get older.Follow Ageless Athlete — How to Stay Strong, Curious & Capable for Life for new episodes each week.