<p><strong>You’re working out, eating clean, and still not getting the results you want. This episode reveals the real reason your fitness isn’t translating to the summer body you’re chasing and what to do instead.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Host Dave Asprey sits down with performance-driven entrepreneur and former Army Ranger <strong>Nick Bare</strong>, founder of Bare Performance Nutrition and the <em>Go One More</em> movement. With over a decade of experience in human performance, endurance, and mindset training, Nick has built a cult-like following by pushing the limits of physical and mental resilience without burning out. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn why <strong>consistency beats intensity</strong>, how to spot the traps of overtraining, and how to train smarter by understanding <strong>mitochondria function, recovery science</strong>, and <strong>sleep optimization</strong>. Dave and Nick go deep on <strong>longevity tactics</strong>, <strong>cold therapy</strong>, <strong>neurohacking rituals</strong>, and why <strong>emotional regulation</strong> is the missing link in high performance. </p><p><br></p><p>They also break down elite strategies for <strong>entrepreneurial stress</strong>, <strong>parenting under pressure</strong>, and how to balance ambition with recovery using tools from <strong>biohacking</strong>, <strong>self-quantification</strong>, and <strong>functional medicine</strong>. You’ll get practical insights into how <strong>Upgrade Labs</strong>, <strong>Danger Coffee</strong>, and the principles behind <em>Smarter Not Harder</em> can dramatically boost your energy and focus. </p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a sleep-deprived parent, or a business builder trying to avoid burnout, this conversation gives you the blueprint for sustainable energy, powerful willpower, and next-level fitness that actually works. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll Learn:</strong> </p><p>• The true cost of overtraining and how to avoid it </p><p>• How to create “sprints” in life without sacrificing long-term performance </p><p>• Tactical upgrades for training, sleep, fasting, and emotional recovery </p><p>• What most people get wrong about motivation and discipline </p><p>• How to use <strong>nootropics</strong>, <strong>cold therapy</strong>, and <strong>fasting</strong> to accelerate growth </p><p>• Why fear of mediocrity can be fuel if used correctly </p><p>• How <strong>testosterone, cortisol, and dopamine</strong> affect parenting, performance, and purpose </p><p><br></p><p>Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, <em>The Human Upgrade</em> is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. </p><p><br></p><p> Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. </p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS: </p><p>- Zbiotics | Go to <a href="https://zbiotics.com/DAVE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://zbiotics.com/DAVE</a> for 15% off your first order  </p><p>-Active Skin Repair | Visit <a href="http://activeskinrepair.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://activeskinrepair.com/</a> to learn more and use code DAVE to get 20% off your order. </p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p><strong>• Nick’s Website – </strong><a href="https://www.nickbare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nickbare.com/</a> </p><p><strong>• Nick’s Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/?hl=en</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee</strong>: <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree</strong>: <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade