Rucking 101
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the most comprehensive guide to rucking. Michael’s book, The Comfort Crisis, set o...
The Expedition: A trick to do 77% more workouts, critical info on kids and nutrition, the upside of problems, sauna, etc
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comThe Expedition rounds up...
The Best D*mn Endurance Breathing Trick
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comToday we’re covering a...
Nose breathing science vs. snake oil
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Nasal breathing” and other breathing techniques have become a massively hyped topic in health a...
Gear Not Stuff: Don't Die Edition
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comIt’s the second Friday...
No, Michael Phelps didn't eat 12,000 calories a day
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comDuring the 2008 Olympics...
The Wild World of Olympic Nutrition
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael spent years covering the Olympics for Men’s Health. Olympian nutrition was always one of t...
Burn The Ships: August '24 Edition
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comTwo Percent is holding i...
11 lessons from a 5,011-mile drive
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comMichael recently drove 5...
Lessons From War With Tim Mak
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael recently spoke with Tim Mak. Tim runs The Counteroffensive, a publication on Substack that c...
AMA: July '24
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comSubstack recently asked ...
The Ideal Dose of Every Exercise
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comOn Friday, we covered ho...
Don't Die: 3 Lessons on Not Dying
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recently held the first Two Percent Don’t Die retreat.Our next Don’t Die retreat is scheduled...
The Expedition: July '24 Edition
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comThe Expedition rounds up...
The 2% Gut Health Guide
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comToday we’re diving int...
The Dirt on 9 Health Trends of 2024
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael recently analyzed three reports on the health trends of 2024. He’ll explain:* Nine of the ...
Gear Not Stuff: Outdoor and Hiking Gear
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comJuly’s Gear Not Stuff ...
Do Activity Trackers Make You More Active?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comMany fitness tracker com...
How to Run Faster
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael covers a counterintuitive way to run faster—by not using GPS. He covers:* The benefits and...
Burn the Ships: July '24 Edition
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comThis month’s Two Perce...
The Sitting Fix
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comMichael recently drove a...
The Best Workout You (Probably) Aren't Doing
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael covers the surprising benefits of cycling and mountain biking. Topics include:* Why cycling ...
AMA: An Easy Way to Move Better
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comToday's AMA covers an im...
How To Love Your Job
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comToday we're covering the...
Two Percent Is Back on Substack
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big news: Two Percent is returning to Substack. Michael will explain why. Topics include:* Why we le...
The Expedition: June Edition
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com**Member Episode** Becom...
Notes on Mental Toughness
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com**Member Episode** For f...
Discover the Power of Mastery: It's NOT TOO LATE to Start
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are a culture awash in hacks to optimize our way to wellness. But the data shows quick fixes are...
Gear Not Stuff: Travel Gear
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* // Beco...
How Authentic Are You? Take This Test
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become ...
Live True to Yourself
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explores lessons from the life of Bill Walton—mainly, how important it is to live true to ...
The 2% Summer Book List
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become ...
Six Lessons From a 50-Mile Ruck
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryI just finished a 50-mile ruck in Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day...
My Favorite Stress-Relief Technique
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* Become ...
Follow the 100-Hour Rule of Helping Others
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become ...
Do Something Hard This Memorial Day
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Michael is covering the value of doing something hard this Memorial Day. Hundreds of thousand...
AMA: Silly Health Trends
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* To acce...
A Research-Backed 12-Minute Workout
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become ...
Guy Fieri Got Fit and Lost 30 Pounds—Here's How
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Fieri recently got fit, lost 30 pounds, and reinvented himself. Michael spent time with him to ...
The Expedition: May Edition
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* To get ...
5 Simple Health Rules
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* (get fu...
Explore More to Live Better
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of 2% with Michael Easter covers the benefits of exploration.We explore less today. ...
Gear Not Stuff: Rucking Gear
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* This mo...
Five Exercise and Fat Loss Laws
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* We're d...
Big Debate: Does Exercise Lead to Weight Loss?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explores the truth about a controversial new idea in fitness, called the "Constrained Energy...
Burn the Ships: Don't Die
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Michael...
The New Science of Caffeine—9 Big Findings
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* The top...
Are You Overdosing on Caffeine?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael dives into the topic of what happens when you drink too much caffeine. We'll talk about:What...
AMA: Cold Plunges and Ice Baths
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* In toda...
The Truth About Saunas
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Michael...
The Benefits of Heat
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael reveals his thoughts on heat therapy—like saunas—after speaking with the world's leading...
The Expedition: Downsides of "Natural" Foods, Dirty Supplements, Wild Numbers, and Annoyances
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Post* This month...
The Inactivity Paradox
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Today w...
The Power of Getting Lost
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to think getting lost is a bad thing, but it has legitimate benefits for our mindset, health...
Gear Not Stuff: 5 Books that Changed My Thinking
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* This mo...
Don't Die: Beat Back Pain
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*2% Member Episode* — ...
Extreme Weight Loss With the UFC's Top Nutritionist
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UFC 300 is this weekend. Fighters will lose up to 20 pounds in the five days before weigh-ins. Then ...
Burn the Ships: April Edition
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael reveals this month's Burn the Ships workout, the internet's most fun and effective monthly w...
The Power of Observation
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explains an incredibly sensical and effective path to improvement. You'll learn:Why traditio...
How to Train for a Long Ruck
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explains how he's physically preparing for the GORUCK 50-mile rucking event in Normandy in J...
The Best D*mn Leg Exercise Ever
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael talks about a 2-minute workout finisher he did to prepare for an expedition into some of the...
The Science of Running Better
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael covers an important new study that shows us three tacts to run farther, faster, with less ef...
5 Lessons From the World's Largest Happiness Study
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael reveals important and surprising findings from the World Happiness Report—one of the world...
AMA - Our Brains On Smartphones
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explains what we can do to help the declining mental health rates, especially among teens. H...
My 12 Favorite Smartphone Apps
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael gives a last call to join the 2% Screen Time Challenge and then reveals his 12 favorite sm...
The 2% Screen Time Challenge
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode will help you get your time and attention back. We're introducing the 2% Screen Time...