The Benefits and Impact of EMS Technology on Health Optimization

In this episode of Biohacking Eve - Health Optimization for Women with Judith Mueller, guest Bjoern Woltermann, founder and CEO of Katalyst, discusses the groundbreaking effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology. The discussion includes insights into a study from the University of Erlangen showcasing EMS's efficacy in improving bone density and muscle strength in elderly women. Bjoern shares his personal journey of discovering EMS and how it transformed his back pain and fitness level. The conversation also delves into the broader benefits of EMS, including its applications for aging women, muscle mass retention, recovery from injuries, and even space missions. Additional topics include EMS's impact on female health issues like osteoporosis, sarcopenia, postnatal recovery, and pelvic floor strength, as well as potential contraindications and the future of integrating Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology with EMS.

00:00 Introduction to EMS and Bone Health Study

01:05 Welcome to Biohacking Eve with Judith Mueller

01:31 Meet Bjoern Woltermann: Founder of Katalyst

01:52 Understanding EMS Technology

03:01 Bjoern's Personal Journey with EMS

13:57 The Impact of EMS on Muscle and Bone Health

25:09 EMS and Women's Health: Menopause and Beyond

29:07 EMS for Postnatal Recovery and Pelvic Floor Health

35:51 The Role of EMS in Recovery and Rehabilitation

37:40 The Origins and Safety of EMS

38:25 Selective Muscle Activation and Recovery

40:32 Addressing Muscle Imbalances

42:02 EMS Training for Tendons and Ligaments

45:13 Katalyst: The Smart Home Training System

49:47 The Katalyst Suit: Design and Functionality

01:02:35 Training Recommendations and Schedules

01:09:00 Safety and Contraindications

01:10:01 Exploring Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

01:11:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links:

Katalyst: https://bit.ly/KatalystBE

Bjoern's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwoltermann/

Erlangen Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/245024223_Effekte_eines_Ganzkorper-Elektromyostimulations-Trainings_auf_die_Knochendichte_eines_Hochrisikokollektivs_fur_Osteopenie_Eine_randomisierte_Studie_mit_schlanken_und_sportlich_inaktiven_Frauen

Menopause episode: https://youtu.be/NX0-mmnCuDc?si=Et4DnzX5ALdgwktr

Sarcopenia episode: https://youtu.be/9kimNmpRbXM?si=Urg6h7wt5Rc-gv2Y

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In this episode, we are joined by Sierra Clark, a health and longevity YouTuber renowned for her 90-day blueprint challenge, where she followed Brian Johnson's anti-aging routine with her friend Jesse. Sierra, who holds a degree in behavioral neuroscience from Brown University, is now on day 175 of an extended blueprint challenge, sharing her weekly progress on YouTube.

Sierra delves into her journey, sharing insights into the blueprint protocol, intermittent fasting, and how she has tailored the routine to suit her needs as a woman. She also discusses the investments made into the program, logistics, and tips for saving time and optimizing supplement stacks.

What you will learn:

Blueprint Protocol Insights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the blueprint protocol and its components.

Intermittent Fasting Benefits: Learn essential tips and insights about intermittent fasting and its impact on longevity.

Personalization for Women: Discover how to modify health and anti-aging routines to suit female physiology better.

Investment Strategies: Understand the financial and time investments required for a successful longevity program.

Supplement Optimisation: Learn how to effectively manage and optimize supplement stacks to enhance health benefits.

00:30 What is the blueprint protocol and what does it look like?

01:45 Sierra’s YouTube channel and what it is all about

07:38 What you need to know about intermittent fasting

12:22 How Sierra has modified Brian’s protocol as a woman

18:33 Investments made to the blueprint protocol program

35:09 Logistics and tips that helped save time down the line

38:26 How to optimize the different stacks that come with taking different supplements

44:37 Three things to note before starting the protocol

Connect with Sierra

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@sierra-clark

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sierrachealth/?hl=en

Resources mentioned in this episode

Resource: Brian Johnson's Blueprint Protocol

• Detailed information on the anti-aging routine.
• https://protocol.bryanjohnson.com/

Resource: Rejuvenation Olympics Leaderboard

• A challenge to track speed of aging improvements.
• https://www.rejuvenationolympics.com/

Course: Ali Abdaal’s YouTube Accelerator

• A course for creators to grow their YouTube channels.
• https://aliabdaal.com/courses/

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Jennifer Garrison is an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in San Francisco. She is also the Co-founder and Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality. Additionally, she contributed a chapter on female health in Tony Robbins' latest book, "Life Force."

In this episode, we explore the crucial topics of reproductive longevity and reproductive equality and examine why they matter to every woman, regardless of age or fertility plans. We also uncover valuable insights from research on these subjects that impact overall healthspan and lifespan for both men and women. Join us as we kick off our very first episode, and don't forget to tune in regularly for more engaging and informative discussions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Understanding Reproductive Longevity: Gain insights into the importance of reproductive longevity and how it affects women's health across different stages of life.

Impact of Menopause on Healthspan and Lifespan: Learn about the effects of menopause on both healthspan and lifespan and why it's crucial to address these changes proactively.

Holistic View of Female Health: Understand why viewing the female body as a whole system, rather than isolating individual parts, is essential to improve overall health outcomes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Discover the different methods, benefits, and debates surrounding HRT, including synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones and the optimal duration for therapy.

Future Directions in Reproductive Health: Explore the potential for global solutions in reproductive health and the importance of staying informed about new research and advancements in this field.

01:15 What you need to know about The Buck Institute Research Lab

14:51 What are other animals' cycles?

19:10 What is menopause?

25:18 The grandmother theory

28:24 Why do ovaries go through a decline?

30:00 Why it is important to look at the female body as a whole system

31:50 How does the human system function at every adult life stage?

32:46 Menopause and lifespan versus menopause and Healthspan

35:32 How a fertility future test is done

40:25 All you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

48:18 How long is hormone therapy usually given if you start at the right time?

49:10 The synthetic vs bioidentical debate

51:54 How does hormone therapy work?

55:50 What are the different delivery methods of hormone therapy

57:17 Important topics that women should start reading up on

1:10:26 Will there ever be a global solution?

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER :

Twitter : https://x.com/jenngarrison

Resources mentioned in this episode

Book: "Lifespan" by David Sinclair

• Discusses aging, longevity, and practical tips for extending lifespan.

Book: "Lifeforce" by Tony Robbins

• Jennifer contributed to a chapter on women’s health, focusing on breakthroughs in health and energy.

Resource: National Menopause Foundation

• Support and community around menopause.

Book: "The Evolution of the Female Form" by Dina Amira

• Focuses on the evolutionary biology of women’s bodies, including menopause.

Organization: Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (GCRLE)

• Jennifer’s organization focuses on reproductive longevity and women’s health.

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