10 articles

Health

Staying capable enough to keep up, for long enough to matter.

Mar 15, 2026 · 9 min

The Longevity Science Every Dad Should Know Right Now

Zone 2 cardio, strength training in your 40s, metabolic health, sleep quality. The research on healthspan has exploded — here's the version optimized for dads who want to be present for the long game.

Jul 15, 2025 · 6 min

The Dad Sauna Protocol — Recovery, Longevity and 20 Minutes of Quiet

Heat therapy for cardiovascular health, muscle recovery, and mental reset. With the boom in infrared home saunas in 2025, this is now accessible — here's how to do it right.

May 15, 2024 · 6 min

VO2 Max — The One Fitness Metric Every Dad Should Track

It predicts longevity better than any other single number. And you don't need a lab to track it — your watch does it passably well. Here's what it means and how to improve it.

May 15, 2023 · 6 min

Cold Exposure for Dads — What Actually Works and What's Just a Trend

Ice baths and cold showers were everywhere in 2023. We looked at the evidence — what works for recovery and mood, what's overhyped, and how to do it in 8 minutes before the school run.

Jun 15, 2022 · 6 min

Nutrition for Busy Dads — Eating Well When You Have No Time

Meal prep is the answer nobody has time for. This is the easier version — a set of defaults that work 80% of the time so the other 20% doesn't wreck you.

May 15, 2021 · 7 min

Sleep Optimization for Dads — The Evidence-Based Version

Not a mattress ad. An actual look at sleep architecture, chronotypes, and the specific interventions that move the needle for dads averaging 6.2 hours. Sleep less badly, not longer.

Jun 15, 2019 · 9 min

From Dad Bod to Fit Dad — A Realistic 12-Week Plan

Not a transformation story. A sustainable shift — built around school drop-offs, travel weeks, and the fact that you'll eat your kids' leftover nuggets at least twice.

May 15, 2018 · 5 min

Intermittent Fasting for Dads — The Practical Version

IF was becoming mainstream in 2018. We stripped out the bro-science and gave you the version that works when your breakfast schedule is dictated by small people who need Cheerios immediately.

Apr 15, 2017 · 6 min

The Dad's Survival Guide to Sleep Deprivation

Science-backed strategies to function when you're running on four broken hours. The goal isn't to feel great — it's to not make decisions you'll regret.

Apr 15, 2016 · 4 min

The Dad Workout — No Gym, No Excuses, 20 Minutes

You have a newborn, zero sleep, and zero time. But you still need to move. This 20-minute bodyweight routine fits in a hallway and doesn't require a gym membership you'll never use.