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  Rick Cohen MD describes new measures of health resilience in this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast with Thomas Seager PhD. Cohen's work captures stress readiness, rather than peak performance.  Summary Health is not the absence of disease. Health is the capacity to heal from injury or stress--i.e., resilience. Measures of peak performance like VO2max are poor indicators of resilience, because they do not indicate how hard the body is already working under current stress levels. Resting Breath Hold Index (RBH) is a better indicator of readiness for new stressors. When health resilience is low, performance degrades, reaction times...

Peak Performers, Week 2 of our September Performance Reset and I'm amazed - over 300 of you are crushing this challenge with me. Your feedback has been incredible, and I've got some game-changing insights to share today ⚡ My Training Update: The Focus Revolution Last week during a training session, something clicked. I was 45 minutes into intervals, legs screaming, but my mind was laser-sharp. Crystal clear focus, zero mental fatigue. The difference? I'd finally dialed in my pre-workout nutrition protocol. Here's what I discovered: Peak performance isn't just about physical strength - it's about cognitive dominance. Your brain uses...

Ask Dr. Cohen #1 How to Use Amino Acids, How Do Amino Acids Work, and How Much Protein Do You Need? By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the first in our Ask Dr. Cohen series! Got a question? Submit it here or use the chat button for a chance to be featured in a future article. How should I use amino acids after a workout? When used regularly, FundAminos™ is the most powerful protein support available. Just two scoops provide the equivalent of 40 g of dietary protein per day, with only 35 calories. Unlike...

Ask Dr. Cohen #2 Low Testosterone in Men, Zone Workouts, When to Drink Amino Acids, and the Best Vitamin D Supplement By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #2! Got a question? Submit it here or use the chat button and it may be featured in a future article. Do long workouts lower testosterone in men? Yes. Numerous clinical studies confirm that intense workouts lasting over one hour decrease testosterone. Why? At about the 60-minute mark, the body ramps up stress hormone output (especially cortisol) to protect itself from sustained...