Jun 30, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Podcast Episodes, Women's Health
Strength Training After 40: Why It’s Never Too Late Contrary to popular belief, starting a weight training routine in your 40s, 50s, or even 70s isn’t just safe—it might be one of the most powerful decisions you can make for your health. A now-famous Australian study...
Jun 26, 2025 | Articles, Fitness, Men's Health
Author: Joe Miller, Founder of 1st Optimal Introduction In a landmark episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman hosted Pavel Tsatsouline—renowned strength coach and former Soviet special forces trainer—to explore the science and application of strength...
Jun 4, 2025 | Disease Prevention, Fitness, Podcast Episodes
From Challenge to Change: A Coach’s Journey, Cerebral Palsy, and the Truth About Modern Health Modern health conversations are often dominated by quick fixes, viral trends, and influencer culture. But beneath the noise lies a deeper story—one of resilience,...
May 30, 2025 | Fitness, Podcast Episodes
From the Mat to Mindset: What BJJ Can Teach You About Grit, Growth & Greatness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more than just a combat sport—it’s a crucible for mental toughness, personal discipline, and self-discovery. In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we...
May 30, 2025 | Articles, Fitness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Why 7,000 Steps a Day Might Be the Key to a Healthier, Longer Life By Joe Miller, Founder of 1st Optimal For decades, we’ve been told that 10,000 steps a day is the golden number for health and longevity. But where did this number come from, and is it really necessary...
May 19, 2025 | Fitness, Podcast Episodes
The Truth About Extreme Fitness, Genetics, and Personalized Health: What the Science Really Says In the age of social media and influencer-driven fitness advice, it’s become increasingly difficult for health-conscious individuals to separate evidence-based...
