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The High Performance Journal

"Word for word the most valuable fitness newsletter on the planet". Hi, I'm Dan Go. Each week, I send out actionable tips on how to optimize your health & body. Join 300,000+ subscribers at the link below.

The Complete Guide to Losing Visceral Fat

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 4 minutes The client was sitting right across from me on a Zoom call. He had sent me the body fat scan he did with his doctor and was waiting for me to give him the lowdown on what I found. It wasn't good. He had just undergone a DEXA scan, one of the most reliable methods for measuring body fat. The DEXA scan assessed his body composition and quantified his visceral fat, the most dangerous fat in the body. The healthy range of visceral fat is getting as close...

4 Minute Fridays: 5 steps to reduce "bad" inflammation, a new sugar alternative to burn belly fat & the best home gym dumbbells on the planet

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 3.8 minutes Welcome to 4 Minute Fridays, my weekly newsletter where I reveal cutting-edge tips to help you get lean, boost energy, and live longer. What's in store for today: 5 steps to reducing "bad" inflammation A new sugar alternative that burns belly fat The best home gym dumbbells on the planet Today's issue is brought to you by High Performance Founder Private Coaching. We help high-achieving entrepreneurs and professionals drop weight, lose the belly,...

The complete guide to building a healthy gut (PRINT THIS)

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 6.7 minutes I'm about to reveal something that might be TMI (too much information) but I assure you it's for a good reason. Back when I was dating my wife, I had a big problem: I farted way too much. I would fart almost everywhere. There were no bounds to where and when I would fart. Thankfully, my wife was gracious enough to oversee this (and eventually marry me). But she did one thing during our relationship that I'll never forget: She took over the cooking...

4 Minute Fridays: 3 things I do when I feel hungry, avoid saying this to your brain & how Mark Manson got into his best shape

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 3.8 minutes Welcome to 4 Minute Fridays, my weekly newsletter where I reveal cutting-edge tips to help you get lean, boost energy, and live longer. What's in store for today: Three things I do when I feel hungry Avoid saying this to your brain How Mark Manson got into his best shape Today's issue is brought to you by High Performance Founder Private Coaching. We help high-achieving entrepreneurs and professionals drop weight, lose the belly, and improve their...

How To Train Like A Minimalist (More Results In Less Time)

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 3.8 minutes Back in 2020, my family sold our house and moved to Costa Rica for eight months. During our time in Costa Rica, I rediscovered my passion for surfing. I was out on the waves twice a day, every day. This is me surfing on my favorite wave in Costa Rica. Big love to my wife for getting me the surprise photoshoot ❤️ This routine left me little time to hit the gym yet I still wanted to keep my muscle. So, I turned to a workout called Minimalist Training....

4 Minute Fridays: The most relaxing song on the planet, A weird way to instantly increase your strength, and what to eat after a workout

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 3.8 minutes Welcome to 4 Minute Fridays, my weekly newsletter where I reveal cutting-edge tips to help you get lean, boost energy, and live longer. What's in store for today: The most relaxing song on the planet (according to science) A weird way to instantly increase your strength What to eat after a workout Today’s issue is brought to you by Shortform. Shortform is a book summary platform designed with you in mind. It features an easy-to-navigate web page and...

How to burn fat and build muscle without a gym

Read this on Dango.coRead time: 4 minutes In 2020, the Covid pandemic swept the world, and everything around me closed down, including the gym. Like most people, my home gym was non-existent. I didn't have anything to workout with and Amazon was backordered due to everyone trying to get equipment. I wanted to keep myself in shape, but I couldn't use weights or machines to get a workout. This is where I learned a crucial fitness lesson: You don't need to have a gym to build and maintain...