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You can be fit, eat healthy, have good bloodwork, and still have serious heart disease.In this episode, I'm joined by Joel Jamieson, creator of Morpheus, to discuss something we both have firsthand experience with: cardiovascular disease. Despite years of training and taking care of his health, Joel discovered significant plaque buildup and a blockage of more than 40% in his widowmaker artery after his cardiologist repeatedly reassured him that his numbers looked good.We break down why exercise alone may not prevent plaque buildup, the role of genetics, ApoB, LDL cholesterol, and inflammation, and why traditional bloodwork doesn't always tell the complete story.We also get into coronary calcium scores, CT angiograms, statins, Repatha, bempedoic acid, nattokinase, and other approaches to managing cardiovascular risk. Joel explains how he's using HRV, VO2 max training, and recovery to improve his health while managing heart disease.This is an important conversation for anyone who assumes being strong, lean, or physically fit means their heart is healthy.Find Joel Jamieson:https://trainwithmorpheus.comInstagram: @coachjoeljamiesonThis conversation is for educational purposes and is not individualized medical advice.Chapters0:00 The shock of a heart disease diagnosis3:15 Why standard blood work can be misleading7:40 The importance of CT angiograms for athletes12:20 Genetics and the baseline for plaque formation16:50 Study results on plaque in healthy populations21:15 Can exercise actually prevent heart disease26:30 The role of ApoB and LDL in cardiovascular health31:10 How endurance training affects calcified plaque36:45 Longevity and the ideal frequency for lifting weights41:30 The impact of performance enhancing drugs on the heart46:15 Essential blood markers to test for heart health51:40 Using DEXA scans and MRIs for visceral fat56:20 Supplements vs medications for lowering risk1:01:05 Understanding HRV and the Morpheus system1:06:40 Structuring Zone 2 and VO2 max training1:11:35 Conclusion and where to find JoelSpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcastBest 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!

At 55 years old, Grant Higa is still squatting nearly 700 pounds, breaking American records, and competing against lifters half his age. We sat down with the legendary powerlifter and strongman to discuss how he's maintained elite-level strength for over three decades without performance-enhancing drugs. Grant shares his approach to training, recovery, injury prevention, and longevity, including why he now prefers six-week training cycles and how strongman training keeps him motivated. We also get into his recent performance at the Olympia, where he broke four American records, the evolution of powerlifting since the 1990s, and why staying strong for life matters more than chasing short-term success.

What if one of the most overlooked tools for improving human health is something your body produces every second?In this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project, we sit down with Steven Scott, the founder of CarboGenetics to explore the fascinating role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in oxygen delivery, blood flow, athletic performance, recovery, and longevity.We dive into the Bohr effect, CO2 tolerance, nasal breathing, and the emerging research surrounding carbon dioxide therapy. We also discuss the potential applications of CO2 for brain health, mitochondrial function, neuropathy, and aging, along with the theories and unanswered questions surrounding these treatments.Could CO2 be one of the most underappreciated pieces of the human performance puzzle?**Topics covered:** CO2 therapy, oxygen delivery, nasal breathing, longevity, mitochondrial health, athletic recovery, brain function, omega-3s, and the science of breathing.Learn more about CarboGenetics: https://carbogenetics.com/*Some therapeutic applications discussed in this episode are experimental and have not been established as safe or effective treatments for the conditions mentioned.*Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcastBest 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject

Mark Bell talks with cardiologist Dr. Michael Twyman to break down Mark’s actual heart scans and what they reveal about his cardiovascular health. Dr. Twyman walks through Mark’s plaque burden, the difference between soft and calcified plaque, why someone can feel perfectly healthy while cardiovascular disease develops in the background, and what can actually be done once plaque is found.They cover CAC scores vs. CT coronary angiograms, LDL, ApoB, Lp(a), blood pressure, inflammation, saturated fat and ketogenic diets, anabolic steroids, exercise, sleep, stress, genetics, nattokinase, supplements, lipid-lowering medications, and the markers Dr. Twyman believes people should routinely monitor.Mark also reflects on years of extreme powerlifting, performance-enhancing drug use, high blood pressure, and dietary experimentation—and why being strong, lean, active, or metabolically healthy doesn’t necessarily mean your arteries are free of plaque.Follow Dr. Michael Twyman: DrTwyman.com0:00 Understanding High Risk Plaque Findings4:20 Dr. Twyman's Transition to Preventative Care8:15 The Truth About Exercise and Heart Stress12:40 Can Plaque Actually Be Reversed17:10 Why ApoB Matters More Than LDL22:30 Supplements for Arterial Health28:15 Nattokinase Research and Bleeding Risks34:50 Reviewing Mark Bell's CTTA Results41:10 Soft Plaque vs. Hard Plaque Explained47:35 Choosing the Right Heart Scan53:20 Saturated Fat and Genetic Sensitivity1:00:15 Lean Mass Hyper Responders1:06:40 Impact of Stress and Sleep on Arteries1:12:55 The Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health1:18:10 Essential Blood Markers to Monitor1:23:45 Final Recommendations for LongevityIf you found this information helpful, please hit the like button and subscribe for more deep dives into health and performance. Always make sure to consult with a medical professional before starting any new supplement or medication protocol based on your personal blood work and scans.#hearthealth #cardiology #fitness #cholesterol #longevitySpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcast

Working harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from improving your skill, technique, awareness, and ability to stay composed.Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang discuss learning how to sprint, improving running mechanics, staying relaxed under pressure, what competition teaches you about your weaknesses, and why losing can accelerate progress. They also react to Andrew Huberman’s thoughts on meditation and presence, and talk about the importance of testing ideas for yourself instead of blindly following advice.The conversation also gets into jiu-jitsu, learning new skills later in life, acting, athletic versatility, and why giving yourself enough time to improve may be one of the most valuable things you can do.Subscribe to Mark Bell’s Power Project for more conversations on strength, performance, health, and becoming more capable.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription!🩸 Get your BLOODWORK/TRT/PEPTIDES! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com and use code "POWERPROJECT" for 10% off Self-Service Labs and Guided Optimization®.🧠 Methylene Blue: Better Focus, Sleep and Mood 🧠 Use Code POWER10 for 10% off!➢https://troscriptions.com?utm_source=affiliate&ut-m_medium=podcast&ut-m_campaign=MarkBel-I_podcastBest 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes!Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎➢https://emr-tek.com/Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order!👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!!➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements!➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel!Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast➢ https://www.PowerProject.live