Olympics, recovery, protein, biohacking, coaching and more with Govert Viergever

Olympics, recovery, protein, biohacking, coaching and more with Govert Viergever

Author: Barry Luijbregts October 10, 2022 Duration: 1:08:04

In this episode, I talk with Govert Viergever about his health and biohacking journey. We talk about:

  • Training for the Olympics
  • Recovery tools and protocols
  • The role of protein in performance and health
  • How individualized nutrition and supplementation helps
  • What goes on in the Olympic village
  • And more...

 

-------------------------------------------

Episode timing:  

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Training for an olympic event 

(05:41) VO2 max and training motivation 

(12:22) It's all about recovery and protein is king 

(21:53) Biohacking for recovery  

(26:57) Using cold and heat for recovery 

(27:55) Using supplements and mushrooms for recovery 

(34:03) How Govert helps people through his biohacking business 

(39:47) The difference between biohacking and functional medicine 

(44:31) What does a coaching program with Govert look like 

(49:39) Common things that go wrong in health 

(52:43) Dealing with trauma and limiting beliefs 

(59:57) Practical tips for improving your health 

(01:06:57) Outro and disclaimer


Barry Luijbregts is on a personal journey, and he's bringing you along for the ride. In Improving Barry, each conversation is a step toward untangling the often confusing world of well-being. You'll hear Barry sit down with researchers, practitioners, and thinkers who challenge conventional wisdom, exploring everything from nutrition and movement to mental resilience and preventative care. The discussions are grounded and practical, focusing on what you can actually apply to your own life. This isn't about quick fixes or extreme regimens; it's a thoughtful exploration of sustainable habits that build vitality over time. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining access to a series of candid, in-depth chats where the goal is simple yet profound: making incremental, evidence-informed choices that compound into a healthier, more energized existence. Barry’s genuine curiosity drives each episode, as he learns alongside the audience how small, consistent shifts can lead to lasting change and a deeper appreciation for what our bodies and minds can achieve.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 42

Improving Barry
Podcast Episodes
Weight loss, Hormones, and nutrition (for kids) with Anna Paulich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
In this Episode I talk with health scientist and nutritionist Anna Paulich. We talk about:Overweight and obesityHow to lose weightHormonesNutrition for kidsAnd more… Find Anna here:Her website: https://www.annapaulich.co…
Functional Mushroom quality, benefits, and psychedelics with Eric Puro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:23
In this episode I talk again with Eric Puro, co-founder and CEO of KÄÄPÄ Biotech and a member of the executive committee of the International Medicinal Mushroom Society. We talk about: The problem with mushroom quality a…
Understanding the heart and atherosclerosis with Stephen Hussey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:15
In this episode I talk with Stephen Hussey about heart health. We talk about: The surprising function of the heart in the human body What factors cause atherosclerosis The role of LP(a) in atherosclerosis What can cause…
From suicidal to happy with carnivore and keto with Chloe Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:14
In this episode I talk with Chloe Lee, who suffers from bipolar disorder and has suffered from other illnesses and is healing herself with the carnivore diet. We talk about: How Chloe grew up on a plant-based diet How ve…