Fitness, Sleep & Longevity Videos Hacker News Recommends
Fitness, sleep & longevity videos on HackerTube: the talks, lectures and explainers Hacker News commenters keep sharing, covering exercise science, strength training, running, sleep, meditation, longevity, biohacking, injury and rehab, sports science, motorcycle and sports safety.
44 videos · ranked by HN recommendations
Most recommended fitness, sleep & longevity videos
The ones HN returns to most often when a thread turns to this topic.
talk#178Personal Growth Series: Dr. William Dement on Healthy Sleep and Optimal Perfo...
Google TechTalks
“The source of information about this that I have found most useful is an hour long talk given by Dr. William Dement”
6 HN recommenders · 2008–2024
talk#204Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Its almost embarrassing how much that video changed my perception of my decisionmaking.”
11 HN recommenders · 2009–2017
podcast#234Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker
PowerfulJRE
“His interview on Joe Rogan is a good summary”
12 HN recommenders · 2018–2020
lecture#268Sunlight: Optimize Health and Immunity (Light Therapy and Melatonin)
MedCram - Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY
“MedCram has some easily digestible reviews on the topic”
6 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
podcast#290Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
Andrew Huberman
“I highly recommend it. The key is light.”
7 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
tutorial#378Guided Wim Hof Method Breathing
Wim Hof
“It's been very valuable to me.”
10 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
lecture#477Fasting For Survival Lecture by Dr Pradip Jamnadas
The Galen Foundation
“This is the best video I have found to explain the incredible changes and benefits of multi-da”
6 HN recommenders · 2021–2025
explainer#732Fasting vs. Eating Less: What's the Difference? (Science of Fasting)
Joseph Everett - WIL
“provide some compelling arguments for switching to intermittent fasting for many major systemic health benefits”
5 HN recommenders · 2017–2021
talk#783Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far: James O'Keefe at TEDxUMKC
TEDx Talks
“I think about this TED Talk from 2012 a lot..”
3 HN recommenders · 2016–2026
tutorial#800exercises for tendinitis (tendonitis) and carpal tunnel (cps)
David Kuckhermann
“This video saved me from debilitating hand and wrist pain.”
4 HN recommenders · 2009–2018
lecture#855Paleo Diet & Strength Training Biochemistry | Doug McGuff M.D. | Full Length HD
21 Studios
“Doug McGuff covers med school biochemistry and metabolism in the last part of this presentation”
3 HN recommenders · 2014–2026
explainer#875Don't Be the Last Person to Die
CGP Grey
“CGP gray's videos on YouTube are maybe the most concise and fun to watch materials I've seen on the subject.”
4 HN recommenders · 2017–2025
tutorial#943Crash Course - The SMIDSY
lbtv
“This is an outstanding vid on the whole subject illustrating the problem and some avoidance methods.”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
interview#989Dr. Satchin Panda on Time-Restricted Feeding and Its Effects on Obesity, Muscle Mass & Heart Health
FoundMyFitness
“Dr. Panda goes into detail about fasting and coffee. Great podcast about fasting.”
5 HN recommenders · 2017–2018
explainer#1044Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever?
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
“A good counter-argument to commonly cited objections to biological immortality”
4 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
explainer#1057The Gym of Life
Not Just Bikes
“The best public investment to promote physical activity is designing cities to enable "the gym of life"!”
4 HN recommenders · 2022–2026
talk#1139Deskbound | Kelly Starrett | Talks at Google
Talks at Google
“my first recommended steps for you would be: 1. Watch the "Deskbound" Google Talk by Kelly Starett”
4 HN recommenders · 2013–2021
interview#1184Dr. Bill Harris on the Omega-3 Index: Increasing Omega-3 to Promote Longevity & Transform Health
FoundMyFitness
“it's what the dose range is: we're all underdosing.”
4 HN recommenders · 2022
explainer#1239Doctor Dissects the Wim Hof Method - Cold Hard Science Analysis
Medlife Crisis
“Here is an amazing summary on the research of a sceptical doctor”
3 HN recommenders · 2019–2022
explainer#1279How to Cure Aging – During Your Lifetime?
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
“Yes this is a great introduction into the topic.”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
interview#1351Valter Longo, Ph.D. on Fasting-Mimicking Diet & Fasting for Longevity, Cancer & Multiple Sclerosis
FoundMyFitness
“For those interested in a deeper dive on the benefits of water-only fasting”
4 HN recommenders · 2017–2019
podcast#1516Joe Rogan Experience #1080 - David Goggins
PowerfulJRE
“do yourself a favor”
3 HN recommenders · 2019–2021
tutorial#1874Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
NaturalRunningCenter
“This is the best video I have seen on natura running form”
3 HN recommenders · 2014–2026
lecture#1879Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease & More
FoundMyFitness
“Here is a science-backed video talking about the benefits of a substance found in broccoli sprouts w.r.t. cancer.”
3 HN recommenders · 2017–2022
tutorial#1952#NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) with Dr. Andrew Huberman
Virtusan
“I like this guided NSDR session with Andrew Huberman.”
4 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
talk#2160Why We Sleep: Science of Sleep & Dreams | Matthew Walker | Talks at Google
Talks at Google
“that I recommend watching if you're not a book person”
3 HN recommenders · 2018–2019
talk#2220Find your primal posture and sit without back pain: Esther Gokhale at TEDxStanford
TEDx Talks
“I found this Ted talk helped me with some lower back and leg issues.”
3 HN recommenders · 2016–2018
podcast#2440How Your Brain Works & Changes
Andrew Huberman
“feeling overwhelmed and the frustration of learning are necessary to activate the neuro-chemical processes needed to change our programming”
2 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
podcast#2559Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools
Andrew Huberman
“I followed the Huberman protocol for sleep [1] and daily tools [2], with profound results.”
3 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
tutorial#2722Wim Hof Method Guided Breathing for Beginners (3 Rounds Slow Pace)
Wim Hof
“i did send her this one which is a bit easier”
2 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
talk#2854David Sinclair | Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To | Talks at Google
Talks at Google
“Google talk: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To (55:13) - By the author of the book”
2 HN recommenders · 2020–2021
demo#3008Apple Watch : Scientific Sleep Test
The Quantified Scientist
“He’s a professional scientist specialising in sleep research and the reviews concentrate on data/accuracy only.”
3 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
podcast#3136Joe Rogan Experience #1027 - Courtney Dauwalter
PowerfulJRE
“some of the stories she tells about persevering through physical fatigue (and hallucinations, etc) is unreal”
2 HN recommenders · 2017–2019
demo#3309altitude chamber hypoxia training guy passes out
Kevin Hayward
“Watch this video[1] of pilot training in an FAA altitude chamber to see the effects of oxygen deprivation.”
2 HN recommenders · 2014–2020
explainer#3310Cyclists' hearts: can you be so fit that you die?
Medlife Crisis
“Medlife Crisis (a YouTube channel that deserves a much larger following) has a good video related to this topic”
2 HN recommenders · 2019–2023
explainer#3917The IGF-1 Trade-Off: Performance vs. Longevity
FoundMyFitness
“video is replete with examples of the effects of low IGF-1/GH or high IGF-1/GH both in animal models and humans.”
1 HN recommenders · 2014–2022
explainer#3977WHY Exercise is so Underrated (Brain Power & Movement Link)
Joseph Everett - WIL
“They talk about how complex movement in creatures typically correlates with the size of the brain.”
1 HN recommenders · 2017–2018
explainer#4201Exercise Is Really Good for You. Like, REALLY Good for You.
Healthcare Triage
“I would suggest this YouTube video from Healthcare Triage on the benefits of exercise that are supported by good research”
1 HN recommenders · 2016–2023
documentary#4254The Superhuman World of Wim Hof: The Iceman
VICE
“tried the breathing: and cold showers and they've been helping a lot with inflammation!”
1 HN recommenders · 2016–2024
tutorial#4343Primary Series Ashtanga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Adam Wade
“Try the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series [0] - you don't have to do the whole thing, just the first 30-35 mins gives a good stretch.”
1 HN recommenders · 2013–2024
commentary#4462DIY Sleep Apnea Fix Update: What We’ve Learned
Essential Craftsman
“Essential Craftsman on Youtube is where I first heard about mouth taping”
1 HN recommenders · 2023–2025
tutorial#4600Wim Hof breathing tutorial by Wim Hof
Wim Hof
“Some other resources that might be helpful”
1 HN recommenders · 2020–2022
talk#4675Obesity is a National Security Issue: Lieutenant General Mark Hertling at TEDxMidAtlantic 2012
TEDx Talks
“In 2012 Lieutenant General Mark Hertling had a TED talk [1] about this very issue and I think it still very much applies today.”
1 HN recommenders · 2021–2026
explainer#4725We Need to Rethink Exercise (Updated Version)
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
“Kurzgesagt has a decent pop-science summary”
2 HN recommenders · 2024–2025
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