#125 - How To Train Your Brain | Bryan Thomas

In this episode Tyler sits down with Bryan Thomas to discuss his health journey and how he learned to train his brain. Bryan dives into his experience with Z-Health, a system that focuses on how the brain affects movement and performance and emphasizes the importance of individualized training, addressing the role of different systems in movement limitations & pain. Bryan also highlights the significance of understanding the brain-body connection in achieving optimal health and performance and the importance of prioritizing health before performance. Takeaways: Optimizing your metabolism can can be the pre-requisite to improving your movement. Movement limitations can be influenced by various factors, including the inner ear, vision, breathing, and integration of different systems. Movement diversity is essential for brain health Enjoyment is key in movement and brain training, as finding activities that are enjoyable increases adherence and reduces stress. Health should always precede performance, and underlying health issues must be addressed before engaging in physical activity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Bryan's Health Journey 06:47 Comparison of Keto and Pro-Metabolic Approaches 09:25 Effects of Keto on Energy Levels 10:29 Introduction to Z-Health 13:21 Individualized Movement Training 21:35 Common Movement Limitations 36:21 Assessing Movement and Pain 41:54 Identifying & Understanding Pain 44:04 Understanding Pain as an Output of the Brain 54:03 The Importance of Movement Diversity for Brain Health 01:08:12 The Impact of Health on Perception and Options 01:30:42 Addressing Underlying Health Issues & The Role of Movement in Survival Follow Bryan ___________________________________ Bryan is a personal trainer that specializes in integrating fitness, neuroscience & nutrition. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceneuro Work With Bryan: https://www.performanceneuro.com/ Subscribe To The Recommended Daily Value Podcast ___________________________________ Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXuEpiW3nEKHAr9j_CRja1JScfDOSn_1&si=Ydx4ISzVR-DhfPG8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recommended-daily-value/id1648776356 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CMIwCeHZdXtuYj5MAPvy5?si=BWK26BxITpKrf5hJRN0Fgw Follow US On ___________________________________ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/recommended.daily.value FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RecommendedDailyValue?mibextid=LQQJ4d TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@recommendeddailyvalue?_t=8iGLx7ucYOZ&_r=1 X: https://x.com/recommendeddv?s=21 (https://x.com/recommendeddv?s=21) Follow Tyler ___________________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerwoodward_fit/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerwoodward_fit?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler_woodward_