Ep.32 - Michael Karnjanaprakorn - The 8 Health Metrics to Track in Your 40's
Michael Karnjanaprakorn is a super impressive guy \u2013 mostly known as the founder of high-growth start-ups like Skillshare and Otis. But he\u2019s also an incredibly thoughtful person when it comes to all things health and wellness.
\nMichael is currently taking a two-year sabbatical on which he\u2019s been diving deep into all the metrics to optimize for in puruit of health & longevity.
\nIn this conversation, Greg and Michael nerd out on all of the metrics they are tracking from heart health to nutrition, and discuss what\u2019s working (and what isn\u2019t).
\nSit back, relax and be a fly on the wall as Greg and Michael go deep on topics like Zone 2 training, tracking calories, cholesterol levels and a ton more.
\nEpisode segments:
\n(04:34) \u2013 Michael\u2019s background as a founder, his sabbatical, and view that life is broader than work
\n(12:27) \u2013 Setting a \u201cdecade goal\u201d of being 10 years younger biologically and 10 years older mentally (aka wiser)
\n(14:53) \u2013 All things heart health & cholesterol \u2013 Finding out he had very high cholesterol and high risk for heart disease and the metrics Michael and Greg are tracking/aiming to improve
\n(33:35) \u2013 Nutrition \u2013 Protein levels, processed foods, & plants
\n(39:47) \u2013 Getting kids to eat healthy, aka the impossible challenge
\n(43:20) \u2013 Tracking calories & macros
\n(46:53) \u2013 Lifting, running & getting fit (without getting injured)
\n(52:15) \u2013 VO2 max, Zone 2, running form & recovery
\n(01:01:00) \u2013 Strength training, mobility, & adopting the athlete identity
\n(01:03:09) \u2013 5K\u2019s, 10K\u2019s & manageable goals
\n(01:08:50) \u2013 Quitting drinking, embracing a multi-faceted identity & finding balance
\nLinks:
\nMichael\u2019s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mikekarnj
\nMichael\u2019s article on LP(a): https://mikekarnj.com/posts/tackling-high-lipoproteina-my-heart-health-journey
\nMichael\u2019s Twitter: https://x.com/mikekarnj
\nGreg\u2019s simple health metrics spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1of0OGAg93nYTYeSABYHYG_l0CkF7S1PoTyqArsYZ_Po/edit?gid=0#gid=0
\nIntentional Wisdom articles:
\nHow to Avoid a Heart Attack: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/how-to-avoid-a-heart-attack
\nBody Fat % & VO2 Max - Half-year Update: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/body-fat-and-vo2-max-half-year-update
\nZone 2 Training: The Basics: https://gregcampion.substack.com/p/zone-2-training-the-basics
\nNote: The \u201c8 Metrics\u201d title is admittedly a little click-baity to be honest, but here are the ones I was thinking about. - Greg
\n-\tLP(a) \u2013 liprotein a
\n-\tApob
\n-\tLDL-c
\n-\tV02 max
\n-\tBody Fat %
\n-\t10k time
\n-\tProtein consumed
\n-\tCalories consumed
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