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Book Summaries by Wise Words

by Jes Oliphant & Tristan Alexander

Book summaries, reviews and discussions. We aim to teach the big ideas from the most popular non-fiction books. We cover a wide-range of topics including, psychology, communication, personal development, habits and much more. Our aim is to make sure you learn more in less time. If you enjoyed our podcast make sure to check out our other content on our website: https://wisewords.blog/

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Episodes

#52 Good to Go Part II - Book Summary

1h 35m · Published 21 May 20:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.


This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.


In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The impact of sleep on recovery
  • The sssue with fixating on sleep metrics
  • Sports nutrition and the problem with the supplement industry
  • The magic of metrics, objective measures
  • The importance of listening to your body
  •  The placebo effect

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will await you.

The next book we will be summarising is ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig, so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#52 Good to Go Part II - Book Summary

1h 35m · Published 21 May 20:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.


This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.


In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The impact of sleep on recovery
  • The sssue with fixating on sleep metrics
  • Sports nutrition and the problem with the supplement industry
  • The magic of metrics, objective measures
  • The importance of listening to your body
  •  The placebo effect

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will await you.

The next book we will be summarising is ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig, so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#51 Good to Go Part I - Book Summary

2h 14m · Published 17 Apr 11:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • What is recovery and how has the meaning of the word changed over time
  • What is good science
  • The paradigm of ‘recovery’
  • Do we need sports drinks to replenish our electrolytes?
  • Do sports drinks even work?
  • Is there such a thing as a metabolic window (nutrient timing)?
  • What good is ice/ cold therapy?
  • Can we increase blood flow with recovery products?

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will be summarising [NEXT WEEKS BOOK by AUTHOR] so make sure you stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#51 Good to Go Part I - Book Summary

2h 14m · Published 17 Apr 11:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • What is recovery and how has the meaning of the word changed over time
  • What is good science
  • The paradigm of ‘recovery’
  • Do we need sports drinks to replenish our electrolytes?
  • Do sports drinks even work?
  • Is there such a thing as a metabolic window (nutrient timing)?
  • What good is ice/ cold therapy?
  • Can we increase blood flow with recovery products?

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will be waiting for you.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#50 The World's Fittest Book Part II - Book Summary

1h 39m · Published 14 Apr 11:00

Part II: Optimise fat loss, build strength, increase speed, improve endurance

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endurance.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • How to Lose Fat
  • How to Get Big and Strong
  • How to Increase Speed and Power
  • How to Improve Endurance

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

In addition, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ book summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will summarise ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#50 The World's Fittest Book Part II - Book Summary

1h 39m · Published 14 Apr 11:00

Part II: Optimise fat loss, build strength, increase speed, improve endurance

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endurance.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • How to Lose Fat
  • How to Get Big and Strong
  • How to Increase Speed and Power
  • How to Improve Endurance

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

In addition, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ book summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will summarise ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#49 The World's Fittest Book Part I - Book Summary

1h 21m · Published 11 Apr 17:00

Part I: The Five Laws of Fitness

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endurance.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The Five Laws of Fitness
  • The Law of Body Basics
  • The Law of Progressive Overload
  • The Law of Specificity 
  • The Law of Recovery
  • The Law of More

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mentioned in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The World’s Fittest Book’  summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will summarise ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#49 The World's Fittest Book Part I - Book Summary

1h 21m · Published 11 Apr 17:00

Part I: The Five Laws of Fitness

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley which strips down fitness to its basics, covering the fundamentals of how to build strength, muscle, speed and endurance.

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The Five Laws of Fitness
  • The Law of Body Basics
  • The Law of Progressive Overload
  • The Law of Specificity 
  • The Law of Recovery
  • The Law of More

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mentioned in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The World’s Fittest Book’  summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will summarise ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden so stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#48 The Sports Gene - Book Summary

2h 6m · Published 23 Mar 15:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ’The Sports Gene’ by David Epstein which explores the contribution of both genes and sports training on human athleticism. 

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The predictive ability athletes acquire from their many hours of experience 
  • 10,000-hour rule, does it work?
  • Genetic trainability 
  • How sports and sport technique shape the bodies of high-performing athletes
  • How our environments and culture shape our bodies and our genes

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

In addition to this, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The Sports Gene’ book summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will be summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley so make sure you stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

#48 The Sports Gene - Book Summary

2h 6m · Published 23 Mar 15:00

Hello Wise Wordians,

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.

This week we are summarising ’The Sports Gene’ by David Epstein which explores the contribution of both genes and sports training on human athleticism. 

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

  • The predictive ability athletes acquire from their many hours of experience 
  • 10,000-hour rule, does it work?
  • Genetic trainability 
  • How sports and sport technique shape the bodies of high-performing athletes
  • How our environments and culture shape our bodies and our genes

If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.

In addition to this, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘The Sports Gene’ book summary will be waiting for you.

Next week we will be summarising ‘The World’s Fittest Book’ by Ross Edgley so make sure you stay tuned for that.

We hope you enjoy it.

If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:

  • Website: https://wisewords.blog/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

Book Summaries by Wise Words has 148 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 198:51:58. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 24th, 2024 08:42.

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