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Podcast #153 - David Epstein on the Sports Gene & the Science of Extraordinary Performance

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• published: 12 Sep 2014
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David is the author of The Sports Gene, a book that explores the complex factors that make up a championship athlete. David is an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and Sports Illustrated – focusing on hard-hitting pieces about sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. He co-authored reports, breaking the Alex Rodriguez doping and Jim Tressel NCAA violations scandals, and is one of the foremost experts on the different factors that impact sports performance. Why you should listen – David comes on Bulletproof Radio to talk about hacking expertise, the impact of genetics, doping, and diet in sports performance, whether or not the 10,000 Hour Rule is legit, and if athletes are really getting better, faster, and stronger. Enjoy the show! Featured David Epstein - http://thesportsgene.com/the-author/ The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance - http://amzn.to/1ByFlF0 The Sports Gene Blog - http://thesportsgene.com/blog/ David's TED Talk – Are Athletes Really Getting Faster, Better, Stronger? - http://www.ted.com/talks/david_epstein_are_athletes_really_getting_faster_better_stronger?language=en Twitter - @DavidEpstein - https://twitter.com/DavidEpstein The Sports Gene on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSportsGene Resources: Erythropoietin (EPO) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythropoietin ACTN3 Gene (study) - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1180686/ Muscle fiber types - http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/anatomyandphysiology/a/MuscleFiberType.htm Hematocrit - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003646.htm Genetic Markers for Concussions? (Huff Post) - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ainissa-g-ramirez-phd/are-there-genetic-markers-for-concussions_b_4394209.html Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility type) - http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/ehlers-danlos-syndrome Whole Body Vibration - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_body_vibration Electrical Muscle Stimulation - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_muscle_stimulation The HERITAGE Family Study - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7674877 Myostatin Inhibitors (study) - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819341/ Myostatin Inhibitors (article) - http://n.pr/1m0CHEl Silicon Valley Health Institute - http://www.svhi.com/ Testerone Replacement Therapy (Harvard Health Men’s Watch) - http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/is-testosterone-replacement-therapy-safe American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) - http://www.a4m.com/ Flow Genome Project - http://www.flowgenomeproject.co/ Stephen Jay Gould - http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Stephen_Jay_Gould Irlen Lenses - http://irlen.com/ Eero Mäntyranta - http://sportsscientists.com/2013/12/eero-mantyranta-finlands-champion-1937-2013-obituary/ Hormesis - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2248601/ Dr. James Mourilyan Tanner - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mourilyan_Tanner Cold Thermogenesis - https://www.bulletproofexec.com/cold-thermogenesis-in-tibet-and-the-dangers-of-biohacking-made-real/ Steven Kotler – Podcast #109 - http://bit.ly/ZjzZj3 2014 Bulletproof Biohackers Conference - https://bulletproofconference.com/ Helen Irlen – Podcast #98 - http://bit.ly/1nR3M8D Dr. Cate Shanahan – Podcast #113 - https://www.bulletproofexec.com/113-dr-cate-shanahan-and-bulletproofing-the-nba-podcast/ Bulletproof Products mentioned in this episode: Bulletproof® Whole Body Vibration Plate - http://bit.ly/1qsGECW Bulletproof Diet Book - http://www.orderbulletproofdietbook.com/ Bulletproof Executive Radio is one of the top ranked Podcasts in Fitness and Nutrition on iTunes! You can subscribe by clicking here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/u... Connect with us on social media for quick updates and the newest biohacks: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bulletproofe... Twitter - @bulletproofexec Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/bulletproofe... Visit our blog at http://www.bulletproofexec.com/ and sign up for the Biohacker's Toolbox to receive the latest updates on upgrading your performance, health and life, and for discounts on the purest foods, supplements and technology on UpgradedSelf.com.