{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d3c5fab71eaed3974636da8/5d3c5fd387abfdf174ced876?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Quantified Bob with Bob Troia","description":"<p>I was always kind of curious about myself and understanding what makes me tick so it kind of goes way back to those days and then as I got into my professional life and you get a little bit older, you start shifting from okay I’m trying to be an elite athlete to I want to optimise myself in this high pressure, high-stress world of business.</p>  <p><a href= \"https://decodingsuperhuman.com/affiliate-disclosure/\">Affiliate Disclosure</a></p> <p> </p> About Bob Troia <p>Bob Troia is a technology entrepreneur and citizen scientist who has been at the forefront of digital innovation and emerging technologies for two decades. A leading voice of the Quantified Self and biohacking movements, “Quantified Bob” documents his personal efforts focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, longevity, and self-optimization at QuantifiedBob.com.</p> <p>In addition to consulting and coaching, Bob is also working on building tools that make self-tracking easy and frictionless for busy people. He is the co-creator of <a href= \"http://isjustawesome.com\">Awesome </a>an app for fast, simple photo-based meal tracking, and will soon be launching a “human optimization” facility in New York City.</p> What is Quantified Self? <p>Quantified self is increasing self knowledge through self tracking. You can track endless variables on yourself, but not all of these are impactful or worth tracking. <a href= \"https://qsinstitute.com/about/what-is-quantified-self/\">\"Quantified Self is really about finding a personal meaning for your data.\"</a></p> Key Highlights with Quantified Bob <ul> <li>Where did the name Quantified Bob come from?</li> <li>How did Bob initially get into quantified self?</li> <li>Where does Bob get inspiration for these tests?</li> <li>How to begin performing self-experiments</li> <li>What data does Bob recommend gathering for someone performing their first self-experiments?</li> <li>The best apps and devices for tracking HRV, improving water quality, tracking sleep, and much more</li> <li>Top tips for optimizing your sleep environment</li> <li>How mouth taping may help you sleep better</li> <li>Why is it important to filter your shower water</li> <li>What is Deuterium? Why is this important in terms of water quality?</li> <li>Should you get a mold assessment for your home?</li> </ul> Additional Resources <ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.wired.com/2009/06/lbnp-knowthyself/\">Know Thyself:</a> Tracking Every Facet OF Life, From Sleep to Mood to Pain, 24/7/365</li> <li><a href= \"https://sciencetrends.com/heavy-water-heres-shouldnt-drink-heavy-water/\"> Heavy Water: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink Heavy Water</a></li> <li> </li> </ul> Products Mentioned <ul> <li><a href=\"https://ouraring.com/\">The Oura Ring</a> - a self-tracking ring which is an excellent method for tracking sleep. Use the code \"Boomer\" to get 10% off. Oura will be on the podcast soon!</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.whoop.com/\">Whoop</a> - a self-tracking wristband aimed at optimizing recovery in elite athletes and teams.</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.hrv4training.com/\">HRV4Training</a> - a mobile application allowing you to measure your heart rate variability with your phone</li> <li><a href=\"https://elitehrv.com/\">Elite HRV</a> - an alternative mobile application to measure HRV using a chest strap</li> <li><a href=\"https://isjustawesome.com/\">Awesome</a> - Food tracking mobile application to simplify your food tracking through pictures (created by Bob Troia)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.trainwithpush.com/\">Push</a> - armband to measure workout intensity</li> <li><a href=\"http://arxfit.com/\">ARX machine</a> - a once a week, complete 15-minute workout</li> <li><a href= \"https://www.diabetescare.abbott/precision-xtra.html\">Precision Xtra</a> - ketone meter</li> <li><a href= \"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0789G8KTG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0789G8KTG&linkCode=as2&tag=decodingsup03-20&linkId=92c4a60afcadca72a8c7c24fc34c3602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KETO-MOJO Blood Ketone and Glucose Testing Meter Kit, Monitor your ketogenic diet, 1 Lancet Device, 10 Lancets, 10 Ketone Test Strips, Carrying Case. Does NOT include Glucose Strips</a></li> </ul> What are Bob Troia's Resources to Enhance Cognition? <ul> <li><a href=\"https://www1.brain.fm/\">Brain.Fm</a> - This is also a recommendation of former podcast guest <a href= \"https://decodingsuperhuman.com/teemu/\">Teemu Arina</a>.</li> </ul> What is Bob Troia's Favorite Book on Peak Performance? <ul> <li><a href= \"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307986829/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307986829&linkCode=as2&tag=decodingsup03-20&linkId=1bf28ceee881718aea939fd8c1ff007d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology</a></li> <li><a href= \"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0688069711/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0688069711&linkCode=as2&tag=decodingsup03-20&linkId=57909cdcc6b7cd26b9fe7e32f0581d16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life</a></li> <li><a href= \"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/030746363X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=030746363X&linkCode=as2&tag=decodingsup03-20&linkId=9532342382e5a503248960c80b072971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>","author_name":"Boomer Anderson"}