Pillar II: Fitness & Health Resource List

These curated resources provide actionable insights to help you build strength, improve mobility, and achieve lasting vitality. From groundbreaking books on habits and resilience to expert advice on nutrition and performance, this list supports the ElevatEˣ focus on health as a cornerstone for personal and professional success.

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear

   • A practical guide to building lasting habits for fitness and health, emphasizing small, consistent changes to achieve long-term success.

2. Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

   • An inspiring exploration of human endurance and movement, showcasing the joy of running and the importance of mobility.

3. The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo

   • A science-backed approach to nutrition and fasting, providing strategies to enhance health, energy, and longevity—perfectly aligned with intermittent fasting practices.

4. The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss

   • A toolkit for optimizing physical health and performance, from fat loss to strength training and biohacking for maximum results.

5. The New Rules of Lifting by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove

   • A comprehensive guide to strength training, emphasizing functional fitness, mobility, and long-term physical development.

6. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey

   • Explores how exercise boosts cognitive function, mental clarity, and emotional well-being, proving fitness benefits the body and mind.

7. Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

   • A motivational memoir on pushing through physical and mental barriers, emphasizing resilience and mental toughness.

8. The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

   • A deep dive into breathing techniques to improve endurance, recovery, and overall physical health.

9. Childhood Disrupted by Donna Jackson Nakazawa

   • Examines how early life stress and trauma can impact health, offering insights into healing and resilience through physical and mental practices.

10. Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge

11. A guide to staying active and fit as you age, emphasizing mobility, strength, and building health habits for lifelong vitality.

These resources provide valuable insights and strategies to enhance your fitness and health, complementing the principles of ElevatEˣ and setting you up for a vibrant, energetic life.