I like to chill out, but probably not in the sense you’re used to.

My kind of chilling means daily and regular cold therapy – situations in which I purposefully place my body in a cool to cold environment. Am I crazy? You might think so, but once I explain all the health benefits of cold therapy, there’s a good chance you’ll be reaching for the ice cubes.

First of all, forget the old wives’ tale about how being cold gives you a cold; it’s just not scientifically true. In fact, methodical exposure to cold may help boost levels of human growth hormone and testosterone, improve insulin resistance, manage inflammation, boost mental health, improve sleep, assist with weight loss (by activating the burning of brown fat), and make you feel stronger overall. Who wouldn’t want all of those benefits! Read More

Crossing the line with my buddy and training partner @garrettwilchek

Everest 2.0 obstacle climb

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craig cooper, 53, author, athlete, serial entrepreneur, and advocate for the health of men.

I get asked a lot about my morning routine that I wrote about in my book.

I’ve found that having a set morning routine is fundamental to preparing myself for the events and challenges of the day. What you do (and moreover – what you don’t do) in that period immediately after you wake can put you on a path to a stronger and healthier day.

Here’s 6 things that work for me (in the specific order that I follow immediately on waking): Read More