Michael is a distinguished academic with more than 60 publications in the field of Exercise Science. He completed his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from The Florida State University and is a Full Professor and the Department Chair at the Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion at Florida Atlantic University. Michael is also a Managing Partner in the MASS Research Review.In the Show:Beyond the Basics: Unpack the concepts of proximity to failure and repetitions in reserve.Pushing Limits: Discover the reality and origins of the "all-out" training mentality.Body's Response: Learn what happens biologically when approaching muscle failure.Mind over Muscle: Understand the psychological impacts of training intensity and who's most affected.Strategizing RIR: Gain insights on tailoring Repetitions In Reserve for optimal results.Adapting Workouts: Unearth when and why to vary target RIR within or across training phases.The Age Factor: Grasp how aging influences our approach to resistance training.Transform Your Training: Equip yourself with expert tips to elevate your workout regimen.SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://massresearchreview.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massresearchreview/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Sean Conway is a Zimbabwean endurance athlete, adventurer, author and motivational speaker. He became the first person to cycle, swim, and run the length of Great Britain. In 2016 he completed the world’s longest triathlon, a 4,200 mile journey around the coast of Britain. Recently he broke a world record by completing 102 ultra endurance triathlons in 102 days. That's 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles cycling, 26.2 miles running. Every day. For 102 days. A total of 14763 Miles.In the Show:Momentous Undertakings: Dive deep into Sean's emotions during extraordinary challenges. What does it truly feel like?Epic Achievement: Discover why the 102 ultra marathons on consecutive days ranks as one of his most formidable challenges.The Journey Within: Pain, fear, solitude, triumph – a raw and honest look at what it's like to tackle seemingly insurmountable goals.Pursuit of Discomfort: Unravel the reasons Sean willingly confronts extreme discomfort and challenge.Joy & Pleasure: Sean's unique perspective on happiness and how it intertwines with his audacious lifestyle.Pinnacles of Pride: What moments in his journey make Sean swell with pride? A reflective glimpse into his past achievements.Redefining the Impossible: How does Sean continually shatter societal limits? Dive into his mindset for setting unparalleled challenges.Overcoming the Inner Critic: Strategies and mental techniques Sean employs to push past doubts and hesitation.Boundaries of Possibility: Are there challenges even Sean believes might be out of reach? Unearth his perceived limitations.From Recovery to Real Talk: How Sean recuperates from his grueling endeavors, his candid views on today's societal mindsets, and foundational advice for those daring to dream.Rapid fire: What does happiness mean for him, what he would have wished to know at the age of 20 and any life decision he would take differently?SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://www.seanconway.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanconwayadventure/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Karl Sanft is the CEO of 24 Hour Fitness. 24 Hour Fitness is a fitness center chain with almost 300 clubs, more than 7000 employees and roughly 2 million members.In the Show:Pivotal Moments: Karl's transformative leadership journey and defining moments.Defining Leadership: Insights into what leadership truly means and its major influences.CEO Insights: Surprising lessons not covered in typical MBA courses.The Athlete’s Test: Karl's toughest career challenges mirroring athlete resilience.Managing Pressure: Techniques and tactics to handle and recover from intense stress.Improvement Culture: How 24 Hour Fitness champions growth while avoiding pressure pitfalls.Navigating Covid: Leadership during the pandemic and looming bankruptcy threats.Post-Covid Shift: 24 Hour Fitness's transformation in a post-pandemic world.Modern Gym Trends: Understanding the evolving needs of today's fitness enthusiasts.Tech in Fitness: Technology's role in Karl's innovative fitness strategy.Rapid fire: what does happiness mean for him, what he would have wished to know at the age of 20 and any life decision he would take differently?SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://careers.24hourfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/24HourFitnessGet in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Part II of the series with Dr. Tommy Wood.Dr. Tommy Wood received a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He currently works as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his lab focuses on brain health across the lifespan. He has published dozens of scientific papers and spent more than a decade working as a performance consultant to professional athletes.In the showWhat are the main factors for protecting and improving brain healthWhat comes first - the hierarchy and importance of the main influential factorsThe right stimulus for your brainThe impact of sport and exercise on your brain function & which sport and exercise are most effectiveWhich nutrients are most important for brain healthWhich lifestyle factors reduce or disturb your brain healthWhether there is a connection between physical performance and brain healthThe importance of early childhood on brain health and the main Dos and Don’tsRapid fire: what does happiness mean for him, what he would have wished to know at the age of 20 and any life decision he would take differently?SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://www.drtommywood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Part I of the series with Dr. Tommy Wood.Dr. Tommy Wood received a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He currently works as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his lab focuses on brain health across the lifespan. He has published dozens of scientific papers and spent more than a decade working as a performance consultant to professional athletes.In the showHis journey and career decision principlesThe definition of brain health, how to measure it and it’s overlap with mental healthWhy it’s not always beneficial to aspire to better brain healthWhy IQ tests are sexist and racistWhether improving brain health helps you to achieve your potential or also increases your potentialWhen do you consider a brain unhealthy and what happens physiologically in those casesDo you feel it if you’re at the lower end of the brain healthHow brain health develops throughout aging and how it has developed throughout the last 50 yearsThe average improvement potential of your brainSponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://www.drtommywood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Jo Halbig ist Musiker, Keynote Speaker und Unternehmer. Er ist vor allem als Sänger und Gitarrist der Rockband Killerpilze bekannt, die seit 2002 mehrere Alben, Singles und einen Kinofilm veröffentlicht hat. Neben seiner musikalischen Karriere hat er auch eine Agentur für Musikmarketing und Beratung namens superlifepromo gegründet.Heute in der ShowDer Aufstieg der Killerpilze: Wie sie es geschafft haben, sich in der Musikindustrie einen Namen zu machen.Vom Rockstar zum Unternehmer: Sein Übergang und wie er sich in seiner neuen Rolle bei superlife promo fühlt.Die Wahrheit über das Rockstar-Leben: Klischees und Überraschungen.Licht und Schatten einer Musikkarriere: Höhe- und Tiefpunkte seiner Karriere.Die verborgenen Herausforderungen: Mit Neid, falschen Freunden und den Herausforderungen, die mit Berühmtheit einhergehen.Einblicke in superlife promo: Was es ausmacht und wo Jo mit seiner Agentur in Zukunft hin will.Emotionen und Übergänge: Wie es sich anfühlt, von der Bühne ins Büro zu wechseln.Ein "normaleres" Leben: Was er vermisst und was er an seiner jetzigen Lebensphase schätzt.Ein Blick zurück: Wenn Jo die Chance hätte, zurückzugehen, welchen Moment würde er wählen und was würde er anders machen?Inspiration und Reflexion: Seine Gedanken darüber, wie man ein erfülltes Leben führt.Sein Comeback? Jo deutet an, dass wir wieder etwas musikalisches von ihm sehen könnten.SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestJO HALBIG auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johalbig/SUPERLIFEpromo auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superlifepromo/SUPERLIFEpromo im Web: https://www.superlifepromo.deKillerpilze auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killerpilzeband/Killerpilze-Kinofilm auf Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/Immer-noch-jung-Jahre-Killerpilze/dp/B0777VN3VBGet in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Dr. Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance. She is also a recognized speaker and author.In the showHer journey of understanding the unique physiology of women in fitness.Women are treated as small, sedentary, middle aged men: the issue with previously male dominated fitness research.Gender equality, identity, and its impact on gender specific fitness research.Acceptance of physiological differences between genders in sports & exercise.The key physiological differences between men and women important for adapting exercise and diet.Puberty's impact: Do biomechanics shift differently for females vs. males?Hormonal fluctuations: What's their real effect on a woman's training, recovery and competition performance?Key principles for tailoring female-specific exercise- and diet programs.The societal bias to push women into cardio and why we have to change that.Diet nuances: Do women need more carbs than men? Dive into diet hypes and their pitfalls.Supplements: Are some potentially detrimental to female health?Rapid fire: what does happiness mean for her, what she would have wished to know at the age of 20 and any life decision she would take differently?SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestWebsite: https://www.drstacysims.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysimsGet in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Dr. Steven Hayes is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, the author of 47 books, almost 700 scientific articles and one of the most cited psychologists in the world. His work has been focused on developing a new behavioral science approach called Contextual Behavioral Science, and he is the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In the showWhy society needs to change how to think about mental healthThe benefits of de-stigmatizing mental health to help us all feel and perform betterThe downsides of putting labels on people such as “ADHD” The emotional story how Steven’s son was diagnosed with a condition and his successful battle to improveHow mental flexibility can improve your performanceHow mental flexibility compares to a gym workout and why it could benefit all of usOne paragraph to summarize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)The best way to start working on mental flexibility and “putting a toe into the water”SponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuest & ResourcesSteven’s website: https://stevenchayes.com/His TedX talk: https://youtu.be/GnSHpBRLJrQThe WHO ressource he mentioned: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240035119His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenchayesGet in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Oliver Hubertus kam vom Profi-Fußball und ist Managing Partner bei dem Beratungsunternehmen Baker Tilly (In Deutschland ca. 1200 Mitarbeiter und ca. €200M Umsatz). Heute in der ShowSein Karriere-Prinzip: Fokus auf deine Leistung - der Rest ist opportunistischWie er in den Profi-Fußball kam und von dort zum Managing Partner bei Baker Tilly wurdeDisziplin: haben vs. entwickeln80 Stunden arbeiten, Porsche fahren und Champagner trinken - das Berater-ClichéGen-Z: warum er sich über die Generation freutSpaß & Erfüllung im Job - und wenn Geld keine Rolle spielen würdeWas er Young Professionals rät um erfolgreich zu seinWarum Chefs oftmals ein negatives Image habenWelchen Stellenwert Sport für ihn hat und wie er diesen in seinen Alltag unterbringtSponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestHis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-hubertus-529b07bb/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/

Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker and celebrated voice in the self development world.In the showWhat the story behind “You are a Badass” isHer key insight that triggered her to go from “40, broke & living in a garage” to successWhat being a “Badass” meansDiscussing that saying you “do it for the money” is frowned upon in many culturesHow you prepare for failure, the disliking of the process required to achieve your goals and keeping up the motivationThe central importance of WHY you want to changeWhy spending time with yourself is the required starting pointWhen to take decisions fast or slow, and how to figure out what you really want3 final concepts to share: no negotiations, identity forming & the spiritual gymSponsorsFreeletics: https://www.freeletics.com/de/Stædium: www.staedium.deGuestHer website: https://jensincero.com/Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/jensincero/Get in touchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_a_sobhani/Podcast website: https://www.danielsob.de/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniel_sobhani_thisonelifeRSS: https://feeds.captivate.fm/this-one-life/