58: How I Stay Fit and Healthy with Simple Daily Habits

I used to be a major CrossFitter, spending multiple days per week in the box. But lately, I’ve been cutting back on CrossFit workouts and spending less time in the gym, instead prioritizing daily walks with the dog, manual labor around the homestead, and experimenting with innovative resistance training using X3 bands. 

In this episode of the Primal Shift Podcast, I’ll tell you about my current regimen and explain why I increasingly focus on balancing intense workouts with natural, ancestral practices. 

I’ll also explain how I augment these practices with modern technology, like cold plunges and red light therapy, and how I use supplements like creatine, collagen, colostrum, and a limited number of plant-based products to help enhance my testosterone levels, support my gut health, bolster my athletic performance and improve my skin’s appearance.

Tune in to learn how you can integrate these principles into your own routine for a healthier, more balanced life.

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro to my daily routine

02:14 - Exercise: Walking, CrossFit and homesteading

08:26 - Wellness: Cold plunge, grounding and meditation

11:43 - Red light therapy

13:10 - Supplements: Creatine, collagen, colostrum and beef organs

15:49 - Sleep remedies

16:45 - Natural approaches to wellness

Learn more:

The 5 Best Collagen Supplements (And How to Pick the Right One) (Blog Post):

https://michaelkummer.com/health/collagen-supplements/ 

Why Eating Beef Liver Is Good For You (Blog Post):

https://michaelkummer.com/health/beef-liver-benefits/ 

10 Key Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Cold Plunging

https://michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-benefits/ 

How to Choose a Red Light Therapy Device (Blog Post):

https://michaelkummer.com/health/how-to-choose-a-red-light-device/ 

Eight Sleep Bed Cooling System Review (Blog Post):

https://michaelkummer.com/health/eight-sleep-review/ 

 Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Peluva!

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