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Dr. Peter Attia’s Principles of Longevity In recent years, the conversation around longevity has shifted from simply increasing lifespan to improving health span—the period of life during which we are healthy, active, and free from chronic illness. Dr. Peter Attia, a leading voice in this movement, has focused on how we can optimize our physical and mental capabilities to ensure that we not only live longer but live better. At Double Edge Fitness, we share this mission, and we are uniquely positioned to help you achieve your own health span goals. Dr. Attia’s approach to longevity centers on several key areas: Exercise as the Foundation:Dr. Attia emphasizes that exercise isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about setting a foundation for long-term health. He advocates for focusing on strength, stability, endurance, and metabolic conditioning. These are not only important for your fitness today, but they will also enable you to continue doing...Read more

Really though, it is mentally integrated from a very young age that being healthy is a good thing. I don’t think anyone would disagree with that, but why? This seems like a dumb question, but when we break it down, it may not be as dumb as we think.  I own two gyms with my brother and this is a question that I ask myself sometimes. Me giving into the bullshit thoughts that can plague my mind, but that is a topic for another day. If I asked you this question, what would be your response? I bet it would take longer for most of you to think of a real reason, other than, “I know it’s what I should do”. So let’s dive into it a little bit. (Not too crazy though, I actually want you to read this) Here are few reasons on why being fit and healthy...Read more

So, as many of you know, I have been learning a lot about inflammation and gut health because of my daughter’s recent diagnosis of Crohn’s.   I have had to look at every variable in our life.  Water is one of them.  When my wife and I decided to have kids, she was adamant about putting in reverse osmosis water at our house.  We did the research and pulled the trigger.  The benefits heavily outweighed any risk.  Well, evaluating my own water consumption, I was drinking most of my water at the gym every and since I have to do everything that Claire has to do, because that is how my family is living.  I looked into putting RO at the gyms.   Made some calls, and the next day, the drinking fountains at both gyms are now supplied with healthy and clean RO water, and I hope you all...Read more

First, I like oatmeal.  But not all oats are created equal.  You will also see some biohacking and longevity guru’s say that oatmeal is poison to your body and it is a peasant, livestock feed, or great depression food, with no health benefits, but to just fill up your belly and make you fat.  To be clear, my approach to nutrition is this.  If God made it for human consumption, I have it on my list of available macronutrients to fuel my life.  If you are curious, the Biblical food laws are laid out in the bible, but it is pretty much a paleo-style model.   Another rule is if a man touches it and made changes to it from its original state, the food automatically gets a yellow or red flag for consumption in my house. Let’s talk oats.  So first, if the oats were heavily processed like instant...Read more

When it comes to our health, we often pay close attention to what we eat and how we feel, but we may not give much thought to what happens in the bathroom. Yes, we’re talking about poop! While it may not be the most glamorous topic, the appearance of your stool can provide valuable insights into your overall health. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of feces and discuss what healthy poop looks like. The Basics of Healthy Poop: Before we get into the nitty-gritty details, let’s start with the basics of what constitutes healthy poop. Healthy poop should have the following characteristics: Brown Color: The ideal color for your poop is various shades of brown. This is due to the presence of bilirubin, a pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. While slight color variations can be normal, poop that is extremely pale...Read more