90% Healthy

What if feeling better didn’t mean pushing harder but bouncing smarter?

In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia and Don talk with Steve Carver from JumpSport about why rebounding (aka mini trampoline training) might just be the most underrated workout for your lymphatic system, mood, and longevity.

You’ll learn:

• Why 5 minutes of rebounding can be more effective than 20 minutes of running 🏃‍♂️

• How bouncing triggers hap...

What does it really take to perform at your best — in sport and in life?
In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley break down The Complete Athlete Framework, a performance system 30 years in the making.

💥 You’ll learn:

• The Athlete Performance Triangle — psychology, physiology, and skill in perfect balance

• How to find your zero factors — the hidden weaknesses limiting your success

• Why resilience b...

You probably think you've tried everything to improve your sleep and nervous system recovery.

Better mattresses. Sleep supplements. More exercise. Meditation.

But there's ONE fuel source your body needs that almost nobody is using. And without it, you'll keep hitting a ceiling on your sleep quality and HRV improvements.

In this episode, we show you the missing piece. The fuel source that athletes, military special forces, ...

Don Moxley and Klaudia Balogh go beyond sleep in Part 2 of the longevity key performance indicators. They discuss some highly overlooked measures that may predict how well you'll age.

Key Takeaways:

• Sleep timing consistency wins over sleep duration for longevity
• Your brain literally washes itself during deep sleep
• Environmental toxins accumulate over decades
• The power of community and purpose
• Start with 1 sleep, 1 biomarker, ...

In this comprehensive episode, Don Moxley and Klaudia Balogh break down the key performance indicators (KPIs) that matter most for longevity and healthspan.

What You'll Learn:

• Why traditional medical metrics miss the mark for performance optimization
• Movement KPIs: Steps, moderate-vigorous activity minutes, and strength training frequency
• The surprising longevity predictor: 10-second single-leg balance test
• Nutrition tracking: P...

Red light therapy is more than a skin hack. In this evidence-led interview, neuroscientist Sarah Turner explains how specific wavelengths (esp. 850nm near-infrared) can structure cellular water, fuel mitochondria, and modulate the gut–brain axis—with implications for brain fog, mood, sleep, TBI recovery, and microbiome health. We also separate real photobiomodulation from expensive placebo panels.

What we investigate:

• Structured ...

Discover why women are 2-8 times more likely to suffer ACL injuries than men and how understanding female physiology can revolutionize your training approach. In this episode of The 90% Healthy Podcast, hosts Don Moxley (former Ohio State strength coach) and Klaudia Balogh (Longevity Journalist) dive deep into the science of training women across different life stages.

What You'll Learn:

• Why traditional "male blueprint&q...

Are you walking around dehydrated—or worse, overhydrated? In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley unpack the truth about hydration, electrolytes, and magnesium—and why “just drink more water” isn’t the whole story.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) are critical for energy, focus & performance✅ The dangers of overhydration (hyponatremia) and why more water isn’t a...

Struggling with insomnia, constant wakeups, or feeling wired and tired? 😴 You’re not alone, and the good news is, better sleep is a skill you can learn.

In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley sit down with Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is A Skill, to uncover the real science (and practical steps) behind getting your best night’s sleep.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why chasing “perfect sleep” mak...

What if you could be 85 and think like you’re 55?

This week on the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia and Don dive into the fascinating science of SuperAgers — people in their 80s whose brains function decades younger.

We break down the 25-year Northwestern study on SuperAgers and explore:

• Why resilience (not just optimization) is the key to aging well

• How stress can strengthen the brain instead of breaking it

• The role of mitochondria in ...

Your wearable can track your steps, your heart rate… and now your blood pressure. But is that still fitness—or is it medicine? Plus, a new study reveals how doomscrolling negatively impacts your brain and feeds an addictive loop.

Klaudia and Don unpack:

• The FDA’s warning to WHOOP over its blood pressure monitoring feature

• The surprising brain changes linked to short-video addiction (new study)

• How big gyms are moving into recovery,...

Most of us think managing our energy means more coffee, more supplements, or taking a day off — but the truth is, rest isn’t always recovery.

In this episode, Klaudia and Don talk with Jessica Corbin, founder of SORCE, about energetic literacy — the skill of reading and responding to your body’s readiness signals using HRV and self-awareness. Jessica reveals why burnout is so common, the hidden design flaws in our work and training ...

What if the real reason you’re not healing isn’t your diet, your workouts, or your supplements, but your nervous system?

In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley sit down with functional medicine doctor and vagus nerve expert Dr. Navaz Habib to explore the most overlooked system in modern health: the vagus nerve.

👉 Discover how vagus nerve stimulation accelerates recovery from concussions, brain fog,...

What if the best biohack… is what you stop doing?In this episode, Klaudia and Don sit down with Sandy Martin, biohacker, wellness event producer, and author of Biohacking Starts with No. Sandy shares her powerful story of overcoming mold toxicity, challenging her doctor's advice, and learning that sometimes it's not about how big your supplement stack is or how many devices are in your drawer, but rather how the real biohac...

Ever feel like some workouts just aren’t your thing, no matter how hard you try? There’s science behind it.
In this episode, Don Moxley and Klaudia Balogh break down new research revealing how your personality type directly predicts the workouts you’ll enjoy most and stick with long-term.
We cover the five major personality types, exercise preferences, and how to find YOUR sustainable fitness plan.

On this week’s episode of 90...

If you're using GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide, but not sure how to eat while on them, this episode breaks it down.

We cover a new ⁠study⁠ published in Nature comparing a low-calorie diet vs. a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet in people taking tirzepatide. The results: one group lost more fat but kept more muscle. Spoiler: it wasn’t the low-calorie group.

We discuss:- Why protein and strength training are esse...

In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, we’re diving into the self-quantification trap. The moment when health tracking stops helping and starts running your life. If you’ve ever felt obsessed with chasing perfect scores from your wearable, this one’s for you.

We explore:

• How to avoid burnout from self-tracking
• Why data should guide you, not control you
• When wearables are helpful vs. harmful
• The role of intuition in health
• Real s...

In this episode, we unpack blood flow restriction training (BFR) and why it just might be the closest thing to a silver bullet for your workouts… but let’s be clear: it’s not here to replace your heavy lifting days. It’s here to fill the gap when heavy lifting isn’t an option.

1. Whether you’re injured, a beginner, or chasing new gains, this is a 1% shift worth your time.
2. We break down the science, the practical takeaways, the gear ...

What if your gut issues aren’t just about gluten or food sensitivities?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alessio Fasano, one of the world’s leading researchers on celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, and the gut microbiome. He's the Director of the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School.

We dive into the 5 hidden triggers that turn genetic risk...