2% With Michael Easter
Episodes
Rucking 101
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the most comprehensive guide to rucking. Michael’s book, The Comfort Crisis, set off the rucking craze, according to the New York Ti...
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 all the most useful, fascinating stuff I’ve enc...
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 breathing trick that will improve your endurance....
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 and fitness.Proponents say nasal breathing can boos...
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 of the month, so it’s time for our monthly Gear...
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, many outlets like the New York Times and Washing...
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 the most fascinating parts. This episode covers:* 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 its second Don’t Die retreat in Las Vegas on Nove...
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 5,011 miles—from Las Vegas to New Jersey and back...
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 covers the war in Ukraine in ways you won’t see i...
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 Two Percent community to beta-test their live ...
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 how 50 minutes of running a week reduces the risk of...
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 for November 2 and 3 in Las Vegas. Join here.Toda...
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 all the worthwhile and useful stuff I’ve encoun...
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 into the important and ever-evolving science of human...
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 most popular health trends of 2024.* Why some of t...
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 features the 13 best pieces of outdoor and hiking ...
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 companies claim their devices will help you become mo...
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 drawbacks of using GPS while running.* Why more ...
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 Percent Burn the Ships workout requires just one weight...
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 across the country, which required a lot of sitting...
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 has unique benefits over other endurance sports, a...
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 important question from a Member of the Two Percent ...
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 science of job satisfaction and how any job can b...
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 left Substack.* What happened after we left.* The po...
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** Become a Member at TWOPCT.comThe Expedition is a journe...
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 full access to this episode, become a Member at TWO...
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 aren't working—we’re actually not getting happier...
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* // Become a Member at TWOPCT.com This month's Gear Not S...
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 a Member at TWOPCT.com Being more authentic is on...
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 yourself. Being true to yourself is arguably the ...
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 a Member at TWOPCT.comMichael reveals 43 incredibl...
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.It was an incredible experience. A marriage of ef...
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 of 2% at TWOPCT.comToday, Michael talks about the ...
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 a Member at TWOPCT.com for full access.Michael cov...
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 thousands of people will do just that today by tackling th...
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 access the full episode, become a Member of 2% with Mi...
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 a Member of 2% at TWOPCT.com for full access to th...
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 learn how he did it for Men's Health magazine.Fier...
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 the full episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com.Th...
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 full access by becoming a Member at TWOPCT.com).Toda...
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. But humans are built for exploration—we're the g...
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 month's Gear Not Stuff covers rucking gear. You'll g...
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 diving into the complicated world of exercise and w...
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 Hypothesis." It states that we don't actually bur...
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 covers this month's Burn the Ships workout. We dr...
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 topic of caffeine, like all topics in the health worl...
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 happens when you quit caffeine.Why quitting caffe...
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 today's AMA, Michael explains his complicated and evol...
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 explains what he thinks about saunas and heat exp...
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 heat-exposure researcher. You'll learn:Whether he...
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's episode of The Expedition dives into a handful ...
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 we're exploring fascinating and important findings ...
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, and creativity. We're covering:Six powerful rea...
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 month's Gear Not Stuff episode features five amazing...
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* — Today we're covering the impacts of back pain and ...
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 they'll gain it all back in the 36 hours before th...
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 workout.You'll learn the science of how often you s...
The Power of Observation
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael explains an incredibly sensical and effective path to improvement. You'll learn:Why traditional goal setting fails anywhere from 80 to 95 perc...
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 June. You'll learn:Five big-picture training strate...
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 toughest mountains on earth. He's doing it again ...
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 effort. You'll learn.How not to run.Findings from a ...
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’s most extensive happiness studies—and what y...
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. He covers:His recent appearance on Fox News to talk...
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 smartphone apps. These applications cover a wide ran...
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 Challenge in partnership with Clearspace. Sign up...