Comments on: Hormesis

By: How to Leverage Stress to Max Out in Life | Physical Living

How to Leverage Stress to Max Out in Life | Physical Living — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:00:55 +0000

[...] But back on point, let’s get a little more specific with this explanation from Todd Becker: “Hormesis is a biological phenomenon whereby a beneficial effect (improved health, stress tolerance, growth or longevity) results from exposure to low doses of an agent that is otherwise toxic or lethal when given at higher doses. The philosophy of Hormetism… is based upon harnessing this biological phenomenon in a deliberate and systematic way in order to increase strength and resilience.” (source here) [...]

By: Why I Practice Hormetism « Coffee Theory

Why I Practice Hormetism « Coffee Theory — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:05:31 +0000

[...] than just exercise though. There are actually many different things that provide hormetic benefits. According to Todd Becker, one who realizes this and actively seeks out hormetic benefits is said to practice the philosophy [...]

By: PALEO THAT LASTS: Successful Habits of the Primal Elite | Being Primal

PALEO THAT LASTS: Successful Habits of the Primal Elite | Being Primal — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:10:35 +0000

[...] Lives in a state of hormesis [...]

By: The Fitness Experiment of a Lifetime

The Fitness Experiment of a Lifetime — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:26:53 +0000

[...] do you recommend for exercise?”. This is a post to help answer that question. I recommend hormesis. Most of the workouts I perform on my clients and myself are short and sweet. Acute not [...]

By: 22 Jan 12 - Crossfit Silver Spring

22 Jan 12 - Crossfit Silver Spring — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:50:22 +0000

[...] basics regardless of what you are doing is the recipe for success” – Todd Widman —- Hormesis Monday Motivation: Zlatan Vanev Highlights [...]

By: Can't wrap my heat around metabolism and skipping meals | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page 2

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:54:10 +0000

[...] wants to be leaner. There's some good stuff about hormesis here if you want to check it out: Hormesis*/* Getting Stronger Reply With Quote + Reply to [...]

By: Paleo in Ohio – Adventures in Inflammation | Critical MAS

Paleo in Ohio – Adventures in Inflammation | Critical MAS — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:30:36 +0000

[...] Unless one has a serious food allergy, trace exposure is probably fine and maybe even beneficial (hormesis). Anything more that trace exposure is not [...]

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:35:58 +0000

Bobby, I think your article on the pitfalls of overtraining hit the nail on the head. Very nice. — Todd

By: Bobby Fernandez

Bobby Fernandez — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:23:34 +0000

The magic phrase, “so long as one does not overtrain” I used your definition of hormesis in my latest post. Let me know what you think. http://mfwblog.com/2011/11/03/why-does-my-personal-trainer-tell-me-to-exercise-less/

By: Why does my personal trainer tell me to exercise less? « A Movers Blog

Why does my personal trainer tell me to exercise less? « A Movers Blog — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:16:19 +0000

[...] awesome force of adaptation. Central to that force is the concept of hormesis: (as described at gettingstronger.org) Hormesis is a biological phenomenon whereby a beneficial effect (improved health, stress [...]