Weekly Wisdom Episode 3, Aug 15th 2025
CrossFit’s 3D Model of Health & Fitness
Another great one from the archives
Can a Personality Test Predict the Best Training for You?
High extraverts: Embrace group fitness classes, high-intensity interval training, and challenging workouts that push your limits. Your brain craves stimulation, so don't settle for boring routines.
High neuroticism: Choose private, shorter sessions (think 20-30 minutes) in comfortable environments. Your nervous system will reward you with bigger stress-relief benefits than other personality types get.
Low on both: You're the Swiss Army knife of fitness—almost any consistent routine will work, so focus on convenience and sustainability.
Key takeaway: No matter what exercise you choose, if you struggle to build a routine, you might need to stop fighting your nature. You don’t need to force yourself into the “best” workout — just the one that fits you.
Weight Loss
Summary: Men are probably eating too much. Women are probably not eating enough.
Overhead Every Day
If you want strong, healthy shoulders, you need to get your arms overhead every day, not just days when you go to the gym. Greg Everrett offers some suggestions.
The Sit to Rise Test
Your ability to get up off the ground says a lot about your strength and mobility, two critical factors associated with all cause mortality. The good news is it is a skill you can develop.
The Tricky Thing About Statistics: Absolute vs Relative Risk
Even after seeing this people will continue to be befuddled by statistical fear mongering used to push unnecessary interventions.
Dr. Hawkeye on Women’s Health
Why listen to me prattle on about women’s health when our very own Empower resident expert, Dr. Nav “Hawkeye” Hundal, has her own podcast with over 2 years of material on the subject?
Available on Apple and Spotify, and here’s a linktree to all of her social media links including YouTube, TikTok and Facebook. Her primary presence is on Instagram:
Find them on:
Apple & Spotify podcasts @avaaz
Instagram avaaz_voice
Facebook Avaaz Voice
YouTube AvaazPodcast
TikTok Avaaz_voice
Just for the Men
This video from Dr. Andrew Hubermen should be of interest to all men:
Erectile Dysfunction = Early Warning Sign for Cardiovascular Disease
Hydration and erectile health. Are you starting your day dehydrated and exacerbating the problem by adding caffeine?
