CRAZY Experiments With Vegan vs. Omnivore, Weighted vs. Body Weight?!, Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein (SHOCKING!), Long vs. Short Exercise & More With "The Turner Twins."
Ben Greenfield
Jul 13, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Leverage old gear for superior performance in expeditions
In an expedition comparing old explorer gear to modern tech, much of the old equipment performed better because the knowledge of how to use it properly has been lost.
Choose any protein source post-workout for optimal results
For those on an omnivorous diet, there was no tangible difference in results between using a plant-based protein shake versus an animal-based one post-workout.
Maximize efficiency: 20-minute workouts yield same results as 40
In a 12-week experiment, there was no significant performance uplift from training for 40 minutes compared to 20 minutes, with body weight graphs being nearly identical.
Use exogenous ketones to prevent brain fog during workouts
Taking exogenous ketones before a workout can prevent lightheadedness from a subsequent blood sugar drop by providing the brain with an alternative fuel source.
Design your ultimate personal training and diet protocol
The twins plan to combine the most effective elements from all their past experiments to create a new, hyper-efficient personal training and diet protocol.
Ensure diverse plant foods during vegan diet transition
A novice's transition to a vegan diet can actually decrease gut microbiome diversity due to the initial difficulty in finding and preparing a wide variety of plant foods.
Build real strength with bodyweight training
Using only bodyweight exercises like single-leg toe touches and glute bridges, one twin increased his deadlift by 40 kilos in 12 weeks without touching weights.
Go vegan to significantly lower cholesterol levels
Following a vegan diet for just three months caused a significant drop in cholesterol from a high level of seven down to under five.
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