{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Performance Intelligence","title":"149 The New Science of Staying Match Fit & Selling 100k+ Books | Dr Tom Buckley","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/80cf4ebb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3823,"description":"When Andrew wrote MatchFit, it was during one of the toughest seasons of his life. Fast forward to today, the core principles still hold - but the way we apply them has transformed. From adding resistance training to redefining recovery and mental performance, this episode dives into what’s changed and what still matters most.Andrew May and co-author Dr Tom Buckley share the latest insights on longevity, mental skills, and why simplifying health might be the smartest move you ever make.In this episode, you'll hear:1:45 The backstory of the MatchFit philosophy 3:30 Rolling through the decades and how that effects your health11:00 Lever 1: Why any amount of exercise is better than none at all13:00 Why resistance training is the fountain of youth19:10 Lever 2: Nutrition is the most contentious topic, the importance of eating healthy fats, and how your diet can affect your gut health21:50 Lever 3: The recovery rocket, presenting it to the Wallabies, and adding mental skills into your recovery process26:50 Lever 4: Andrew's 12 essential mental skills model33:20 Lever 5: Why connecting with each other was so important during COVID and the scientific research to back it41:10 Lever 6: Why people have forgotten about play45:55 What Dr Tom has done differently since publishing MatchFit and how it has changed Andrew’s way of living50:55 Reflections and new book ideas-WIN 1 of 3 SIGNED COPIES OF MATCHFIT!Follow these easy steps:Leave a Review: Share your thoughts about the podcast on your app.Leave a Comment on our Socials: Use the secret word revealed in this episode in a comment on any latest post on our socials!We will choose 3 winners randomly and reach out to them directly by 15 August 2025. Keep an eye out for a DM from us!Andrew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmay2/Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceintelligencepodcast/-Buy your copy of MatchFit:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iyfeF-qRl4DyXJ1DTXQz7nbQ4cUIZpOEMI-Pe2IchcE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNDNm/ODNiYWM1NzM3YTY0/ODIxYmZkOWU5YTZh/MTg2OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}