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Calabrian Chili Cream Chicken
Seared chicken thighs smothered in a spicy sun-dried tomato cream sauce, paired with mushrooms and wilted spinach. See more
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Linda

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1-½ bodyweight deadlifts
Bodyweight bench presses
¾ bodyweight squat cleans

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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
A primary care study found carbohydrate restriction improved blood sugar, weight, and metabolic health markers See more
Veal Meatballs
Tender veal meatballs simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce, served with roasted garlic broccoli. See more
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3-2-1 minutes of each:

Max rep strict muscle-ups
Rest
Max rep Sots presses
Rest

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Ketosis: The default human metabolic phenotype
A primer on how modern diets disrupted human metabolic flexibility See more
Seared Duck with Rosemary Mushrooms
Crispy seared duck breast served over buttery rosemary mushrooms with a rich, savory finish. See more
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30-25-20-15-10 reps for time:

Kettlebell swings
GHD sit-ups

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Unbreakable Health Retreat
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Ribeye with Shallot Butter
Seared ribeye strips topped with rich shallot-infused butter, served over garlicky sautéed spinach. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Insulin and Muscle Protein Metabolism
A meta-analysis finds insulin primarily reduces muscle breakdown, while amino acids drive muscle growth See more
Pork Rind Popcorn Shrimp
Crispy, golden shrimp coated in pork rinds and fried in butter, served with a spicy sriracha sesame mayo dip. See more
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Murph

For time:

Run 1 mile
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
Run 1 mile

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Maternal Exercise and Childhood Asthma Risk
Exercising at least three times per week during pregnancy was linked to nearly half the risk of asthma in children See more
Sausage with Paprika‑Spiced Cabbage
Savory sausage links are seared in butter and served over tender, paprika‑spiced cabbage with a rich garlic butter sauce and a light olive oil finish. See more
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3 rounds of the couplet:

Burpees
Row (calories)

Round 1: 15-12-9 reps
Round 2: 12-9-6 reps
Round 3: 9-6-3 reps

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National War College Speech: Part 3
Questions on intensity, safety, and general physical preparedness See more
Spinach Parmesan Peppers
Bell peppers filled with garlicky creamed spinach and topped with a golden, crisp parmesan crust. See more
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The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

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NFL Team Removes Seed Oils From Facility Meals
Titans head coach Robert Saleh says players “appreciate” the shift away from industrial oils See more
Lasagna Breakfast Bowl
A breakfast bowl layered with savory beef marinara, warm ricotta, melted mozzarella, and eggs for a lasagna-inspired start to the day. See more
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Rest

Rest day

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Mitochondrial Signaling Through the CoQH2/CoQ Ratio
How mitochondria remodel energy production in response to different fuel sources See more
Spicy Chicken Salad
Crisp greens and fresh veggies topped with spicy pan-seared chicken and served with a creamy or tangy dressing. See more
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3 rounds for time:

Run 400 meters
4-lunge/4-press for 100 meters

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Can Ketosis Prevent Sarcopenia?
Ketosis may support the cellular cleanup systems that decline with age See more
Horseradish Beef Skillet
Tender seared beef strips simmered in a garlic-horseradish cream sauce with herbs and butter, served over cauliflower mash or sautéed greens. See more
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For load:

Clean and jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Seven Years of 700 Cholesterol Without Coronary Atherosclerosis
A ketogenic “lean mass hyper-responder” showed no detectable plaque despite extremely high LDL levels See more
Linda

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1-½ bodyweight deadlifts
Bodyweight bench presses
¾ bodyweight squat cleans

Set up three bars and storm through for time.

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3-2-1 minutes of each:

Max rep strict muscle-ups
Rest
Max rep Sots presses
Rest

This workout is 23 minutes — 3 minutes of MUs, rest 3 minutes, 3 minutes of Sots press, rest 3 minutes; 2 minutes of MUs, rest 2 minutes, 2 minutes of Sots press, rest 2 minutes; 1 minute of MUs, rest 1 minute, 1 minute of Sots press.

Use an empty barbell for the Sots press.

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30-25-20-15-10 reps for time:

Kettlebell swings
GHD sit-ups

Men use a 24-kg KB
Women use a 20-kg KB

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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Murph

For time:

Run 1 mile
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
Run 1 mile

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.

If you’ve got a 20/14-lb vest or body armor, wear it.

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3 rounds of the couplet:

Burpees
Row (calories)

Round 1: 15-12-9 reps
Round 2: 12-9-6 reps
Round 3: 9-6-3 reps

Start each round 10 minutes apart (at 0:00, at 10:00, at 20:00).

On the burpees, jump and touch a target 6 inches above your max reach.

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The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

Warm up for each, then take 3 attempts at each lift, trying to set a 1-rep-max.

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Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

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3 rounds for time:

Run 400 meters
4-lunge/4-press for 100 meters

With an empty barbell, lunge 4 steps, then push press 4 reps, then lunge 4, then push press 4, repeated until you’ve made it 100 meters. Front rack, back rack, or alternate at will.

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For load:

Clean and jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Additionally, practice L-sits for 20 minutes.

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Calabrian Chili Cream Chicken
Seared chicken thighs smothered in a spicy sun-dried tomato cream sauce, paired with mushrooms and wilted spinach. See more

Ingredients

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 oz total)
2 Tbsp butter (for searing)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach
1 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (oil-packed, drained)
1–2 tsp Calabrian chili paste (adjust to spice preference)
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese (optional for thickening)
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing only)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)

Protein: 28g
Fat: 42g
Carbs: 6g

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Veal Meatballs
Tender veal meatballs simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce, served with roasted garlic broccoli. See more

Ingredients

8 oz ground veal
1 egg
2 Tbsp grated parmesan
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup broccoli florets
1 Tbsp tallow (for roasting)
Salt & black pepper
Pinch dried basil

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 1)

Protein: 47g
Fat: 45g
Carbs: 8g

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Seared Duck with Rosemary Mushrooms
Crispy seared duck breast served over buttery rosemary mushrooms with a rich, savory finish. See more

Ingredients

6 oz duck breast, skin on
1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp butter
½ tsp dried rosemary
Salt & pepper
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 1)

Protein: 40g
Fat: 45g
Carbs: 3g

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Ribeye with Shallot Butter
Seared ribeye strips topped with rich shallot-infused butter, served over garlicky sautéed spinach. See more

Ingredients

For the Ribeye:
1 lb ribeye steak, cut into thick strips
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp butter or ghee (for searing)

For the Shallot Butter:
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 small shallot, finely minced
½ tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt

For the Garlic Spinach:
4 cups baby spinach
1 Tbsp butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (for finishing)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)

Protein: 45g
Fat: 55g
Carbs: 3g

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Pork Rind Popcorn Shrimp
Crispy, golden shrimp coated in pork rinds and fried in butter, served with a spicy sriracha sesame mayo dip. See more

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup crushed pork rinds (fine breadcrumb consistency)
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for frying)

For the Sriracha Sesame Mayo:
¼ cup avocado oil mayo (or homemade mayo)
1–1½ tsp sriracha or hot sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (off heat only)
½ tsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
Optional: ½ tsp coconut aminos for added depth

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 1)

Protein: 42g
Fat: 52g
Carbs: 3g

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Sausage with Paprika‑Spiced Cabbage
Savory sausage links are seared in butter and served over tender, paprika‑spiced cabbage with a rich garlic butter sauce and a light olive oil finish. See more

Ingredients

8 oz pork sausage links (sugar‑free)
2 Tbsp butter (for cooking)
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp sweet paprika
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 Tbsp heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for balance)
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing only)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 1)

Protein: 30g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 6g

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Spinach Parmesan Peppers
Bell peppers filled with garlicky creamed spinach and topped with a golden, crisp parmesan crust. See more

Ingredients

2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
¼ cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
½ cup grated parmesan, divided
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or crushed red pepper

Macronutrients
(per pepper, makes 2)

Protein: 16g
Fat: 36g
Carbs: 12g

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Lasagna Breakfast Bowl
A breakfast bowl layered with savory beef marinara, warm ricotta, melted mozzarella, and eggs for a lasagna-inspired start to the day. See more

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
8 oz ground beef
½ cup tomato sauce (sugar-free / low-carb)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
2 tbsp grated parmesan
½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
2 eggs
1 tsp olive oil (to drizzle at the end)
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)

Protein: 48g
Fat: 48g
Carbs: 8g

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Spicy Chicken Salad
Crisp greens and fresh veggies topped with spicy pan-seared chicken and served with a creamy or tangy dressing. See more

Ingredients

For the Spicy Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1½ Tbsp butter (for searing)

For the Salad Base:
4 cups chopped romaine or mixed lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced or sliced
½ cucumber, sliced or chopped
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Optional: sliced avocado or olives for extra fat

Optional Creamy Dressing (Keto Ranch-style):
¼ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped dill, parsley, or chives

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)

Protein: 36g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 7g

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Horseradish Beef Skillet
Tender seared beef strips simmered in a garlic-horseradish cream sauce with herbs and butter, served over cauliflower mash or sautéed greens. See more

Ingredients

1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)

For the Sauce:
1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
1½ Tbsp prepared horseradish (sugar-free)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-ons:
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing — off heat only)
Serve over: cauliflower mash, sautéed spinach, or roasted radishes

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 3)

Protein: 40g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 3g

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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
A primary care study found carbohydrate restriction improved blood sugar, weight, and metabolic health markers
This 2014 pilot study examined whether a low-carbohydrate diet could improve metabolic health in a general practice setting. Nineteen patients with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes were advised to eliminate sugar and sharply reduce foods such as

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Ketosis: The default human metabolic phenotype
A primer on how modern diets disrupted human metabolic flexibility
For most of human history, humans lived in a state of metabolic flexibility, naturally shifting between glucose and ketones depending on food availability. This primer explores the evolutionary, historical, and scientific case for ketosis as a normal human metabolic state rather than a modern dietary trend. Tracing the work of figures such as William Banting, Robert Atkins, Stephen Phinney, Jeff Volek, and others, the article explains how the widespread abandonment of fat-based metabolism in favor of constant carbohydrate intake coincided with the rise of obesity, diabetes, and chronic metabolic disease. It also examines how modern dietary guidelines, industry influence, and flawed nutrition science contributed to the demonization of dietary fat and ketosis despite growing evidence supporting carbohydrate restriction as a powerful tool for improving metabolic health.

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Unbreakable Health Retreat
This coming weekend, in Miami
There are still some last-minute tickets available for this weekend's conference.

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Insulin and Muscle Protein Metabolism
A meta-analysis finds insulin primarily reduces muscle breakdown, while amino acids drive muscle growth
This 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis examined 25 human studies on insulin’s role in skeletal muscle metabolism. The researchers found that insulin alone did not significantly increase muscle protein synthesis in most conditions. Instead, insulin’s clearest and most consistent effect was reducing muscle protein

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Maternal Exercise and Childhood Asthma Risk
Exercising at least three times per week during pregnancy was linked to nearly half the risk of asthma in children
In this 2025 prospective birth cohort study, researchers followed 963 mother-child pairs in Finland to examine whether maternal exercise during pregnancy influenced the risk of asthma in children. Mothers who exercised at least three times per week during pregnancy had roughly half the risk of having a child develop asthma compared to mothers who exercised less frequently. The association remained strong even after adjusting for a wide range of confounding factors, including maternal asthma, smoking, BMI, diet, infections, stress,

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National War College Speech: Part 3
Questions on intensity, safety, and general physical preparedness
In the first question-and-answer session following his presentation at the National War College at National Defense University, Coach Glassman expands on the principles behind his training approach and addresses questions about program structure and safety. He explains that the workout of the day is an advanced stimulus designed to push even highly trained individuals beyond their current fitness capacities. Because of this potency, training must follow a strict progression: athletes must first learn proper movement mechanics, then demonstrate consistency in those movements, and only afterward add intensity—typically measured with a timer. Establishing this foundation, often through weeks of practice, ensures that high-intensity training can be introduced safely and effectively.

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NFL Team Removes Seed Oils From Facility Meals
Titans head coach Robert Saleh says players “appreciate” the shift away from industrial oils
The Tennessee Titans new head coach Robert Saleh announced this week that seed oils had been removed from the team’s training facility meals ahead of the 2026 season. Saleh said ownership supported the change as part of a

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Mitochondrial Signaling Through the CoQH2/CoQ Ratio
How mitochondria remodel energy production in response to different fuel sources
This 2016 paper explores how mitochondria adapt to different fuel sources by sensing the balance between reduced and oxidized coenzyme Q (CoQH2/CoQ) within the electron transport chain. The authors show that when cells rely more heavily on fat metabolism—which generates relatively more FADH2 than glucose metabolism—the mitochondrial system can become overloaded with electrons. This raises the CoQH2/CoQ ratio, triggering reverse electron transport (RET) through complex I and increasing localized reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.

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Can Ketosis Prevent Sarcopenia?
Ketosis may support the cellular cleanup systems that decline with age
Age-related muscle loss and physical decline may be driven in part by the

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Seven Years of 700 Cholesterol Without Coronary Atherosclerosis
A ketogenic “lean mass hyper-responder” showed no detectable plaque despite extremely high LDL levels
In this case report, Nicholas Norwitz, Dave Feldman, and colleagues describe a man in his 30s who developed extremely high cholesterol after adopting a ketogenic diet to treat ulcerative colitis. His LDL cholesterol rose from 95 mg/dL to as high as 574 mg/dL, with total cholesterol exceeding 700 mg/dL for nearly seven years. Despite these levels, advanced coronary CT imaging found no detectable plaque, stenosis, or calcification, placing him in the lowest percentile for atherosclerotic burden.

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Bratwurst with Creamed Cabbage

Pan-seared bratwurst served over tender cabbage simmered in a rich, buttery cream sauce.

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Grace

30 clean and jerks for time

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Medicine, Media, and the Misinformation Machine

Dr. Drew traces the roots of modern misinformation to scientific illiteracy and a growing intolerance for uncertainty, debate, and dissent.

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