The Greatest (and legal) Performance Enhancer Ever

[@joepublic8582]

I've always slept like a baby, wake up every hour crying, piss the bed and everything.

[@Martymac1973]

😂😂😂

[@iest-o9k]

James your honesty is so refreshing, and your recent videos are absolutely killing it. Keep up the sick work!

[@Monkehrawrrr]

Wait wtf is this guy saying nasal strips are as good as steroids LOL WHATTTT YALL ARE BEING LIED TO

[@andrewspangenberg]

"Who doesn't drink coffee for 90 minutes after waking up!" Thank you. I respect Andrew Huberman, but I'm with you on this one. Piss and coffee are essential. I'm not participating in anything till these things have happened.

[@JLNHB]

I have been doing that for two weeks now and did not have a single afternoon „low point/crash“ since. Yes, the mornings are a little rough but the rest of the day is so much better. I also sleep better because I have less caffeine during the day. So far I have to say I have gone from hater to lover on this caffeine timing thing in the morning.

[@spikem6039]

never ever drank coffee in my life, the taste is vile, but strangely i like the smell lol

[@shaynecox944]

@@spikem6039 Had 2 cups in mine and I agree I think it is disgusting. Coffee drinkers are as bad as smokers in my opinion.

[@TheLeoGamer17]

@@shaynecox944whoa there buddy I think you’re a little bit over exaggerating with this claim.

[@nathanw9770]

Piss???

[@Picnicable16]

Welcome to the ADHD club my friend, it will open your eyes to so many things that you've done and the reasons why. The first video of yours that I watched, I thought you might have it.

[@LauraTryUK]

I’m a mouth-taper, eye masker, magnesium glycinater and cold room. It works like a dreeeeam! LOVED THIS VIDEO! crocs and sox

[@1122redbird]

why did you love it? If you learned nothing..what's to "LOVE"?

[@och_caroline]

Not gonna lie - subscribing to your channel was one of the best thing I could do for myself in a while. Thank you for your content!

[@darkonnis]

In fairness, avoiding caffeine during the first 90 minutes of waking up was a massive improvement for me. Allowing your body to process all the sleep chemicals before adding caffeine which blocks the receptors and thus preventing the sleeping agents from being processed. Stops me feeling tired in the afternoon. Matt Walker who is the king of sleep, has an excellent explanation in his book about how it works. I'd recommend trying it to anybody. I just wait until I get to work before having a brew, rather than having one with breakfast, pretty minor change. Other than that minor point which is definitely a preference, great video!

[@darkonnis]

@@squelette0 try Redbush or Roiboss Tea, naturally caffeine free and has more anti-oxidants than green tea, also tastes very similar to regular tea perhaps a little bit sweeter. See how you go!

[@ClarkPotter]

Yes. This. Quitting caffeine ENTIRELY for 6+ months will change your life for the better. No caffeine period is infinitely better than using it.

[@poto7500]

@@ClarkPotter but caffeine has no bad effects does it?, its healthy, plain black coffee helps with a ton of stuff, you should detox if u already have built a tolerance to it or an addiction.

[@cordlxze9559]

I’m a few years into working and am trying to avoid getting into the habit of having coffees. A drink that people rely on to function every day doesn’t seem healthy to me

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

For me as well. Also, this is only anecdotal, but I notice a huge difference if I start my day with a maté first, and then follow that up with a mid-morning coffee. Feels like a softer, more gradual ramp into the day, rather than going 0-60 real fast with coffee first.

[@xHypnoToad]

glycine has been a huge one for me combined with a ZMA supplement. crazy dreams that are usually fun and it makes 6 hours of sleep feel like what 8 hours of sleep got me before taking them and makes 8 hours feel like 10 hours

[@frequency_sequencer]

i love glycine

[@ClarkPotter]

I've tried about everything, and ZMA is one of the few things that I can tell makes a difference. I'm happy it costs half as much as 20 years ago. The dreams come from the B6 they add to it. The Mg improves sleep and the Zn improves recovery from the gym. Other things I can tell make enough of a difference to warrant the price are: 1) Protein (only 2/3 your bodyweight (lbs) in gms of protein/day, anyone claiming more is needed is a purveyor of broscience) 2) Creatine 3) Quality Greens (as one's multivitamin) 4) Rhodiola (cheap, and decreases perceived exertion for endurance activities or especially burn-y type exercises like crunches) 5) Glutamine (cheap, theoretically more protein should cover this but just supplementing it by itself I can tell I feel less sore from the gym, solid research backing it up for other benefits, too) 6) Kratom (not necessarily recommended because it's a bit habit-forming and I imagine interferes with one's neuromuscular interface, but I love it for hot yoga to get deeper into poses and be able to push harder, it also makes the gym less painful but the pain doesn't really bother me to begin with, as you just get used to it and crave it, but kratom is something to try and has definite benefits, Idk about using it with dangerous exercises bc you might want to be more in touch neuromuscularly for those) 7) Keto Diet (effortless weight loss and you feel life-changingly better with energy, mental clarity, well-being, and all while never experiencing hunger, which is just low blood sugar and not needing food anyway) 8) Water-fasting (I've done countless 10-day fasts, 2x14-day, and 1 21-day water-only fast, and water fasting is *the best* thing I know of for your body besides eating perfectly and exercising vigorously, Instant insane fat loss, mental reset, palate reset, extreme equanimity, new lease on life, feel 10 years younger in 10 days of not eating anything, 5 years younger-looking skin-wise, clean intestines improving nutrient uptake, feel significantly better for months, minor muscle loss if you exercise moderately, go at least 10 days for real benefit, it's not a big deal, you'll see if you try it, even 21 days was no big deal at all) 9) Hot Yoga (fixes all your imbalances, improves muscle quality, hits muscles you're missing at the gym, which are PLENTIFUL, improves coordination, balance, fascia, mind-muscle connection, etc., it's awesome and harder than lifting except for squats and deadlifts and crossfit, etc.) 10) Swimming (whole body workout/cardio, low impact, feel fantastic afterward) 11) Like he says in the video, I discovered mouth-taping 15 years ago independently, and use it with nose strips for sleep, that was until I got surgery for my sinus/tonsilectomy/septoplasty so I don't need to anymore, and now my sleep is great, except for residual inflammation from gluten intolerance (I have one haplotype for Celiac's). If I remove gluten/dairy/sugar my sleep becomes perfect and my inflammation drops to as close to nothing as I can tell just subjectively 12) SARMS ofc if you want to go down that path, I worked out for 5 years before trying them and admit they're nice, but give yourself 4 years of doing everything perfect workout and diet-wise before messing with them 13) Moving to whole body lifting workouts only 3x/wk instead of 5-6x/wk. Started growing faster and started hitting new PRs even in my 40's after doing this. Nowhere near as sore all the time and more effective for muscle growth. I do hot yoga 2x/wk and swim or run 2x/wk and generally life gets in the way for me to hit 7x/wk and so take some random day off 1x/wk anyway. If you're skeptical, try this routine for 4 months with keto+IF and I'll give you $50 if your body doesn't look, function, and feel significantly better from it. Ofc you have to come prove to me that you're lean, good at yoga and swimming for me to pay you ;) This is just what I can think of atm. I'm sure I'm missing a couple things. There are some honorable mentions like Ashwagandha and Maca, which could just as easily be on the list as well I suppose.

[@caseybernd7690]

@@ClarkPotterwow what a comprehensive comment, thanks for your time!

[@arthurg.machado6803]

Melatonin is great too

[@frequency_sequencer]

@@arthurg.machado6803 melatonin gives me black eyes

[@joerifresen6491]

It's so funny how often there's people I relate to a lot end up getting diagnosed with ADHD. We really are a specific kinda people I guess haha. Anyway good luck with your journey, whatever you end up doing with the diagnosis. I can imagine there's a lot of answers, but also plenty of questions that will come up over the next period, just know you're not alone out there! Cheers and much love

[@Shemus_Beasken]

ADHD is just pharma code for druging the human spirit out of people till they comply!

[@ozrenkopajtic4020]

This guy is fantastic! I am just plowing through his videos. Education wrapped into a full on stand-up. I love it!

[@roberoo6]

Discovered James recently and he’s equally funny and helpful. Damn that is a combo.

[@mikeharper4105]

Hi James I thoroughly enjoy your posts. I too was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and always found it difficult to sleep. I swear by nose strips and I use a meditation app to fall asleep with. I do think not eating or drinking at least two hours before bed would definitely impact my sleep. Please keep up the good content, one of the best things on KZbin currently

[@CJ.1998X.Y.Z]

If you’re on Ritalin ask to try concerta Don’t take Ritalin after 4pm unless you’re desperate Ask to come down a level of stimulant I did all the above and got my sleep back

[@craigoliveira7916]

@@CJ.1998X.Y.Zi couldn’t stand Ritalin at all so I asked my doctor to take me of stimulants and he put me on Atomoxetine instead far better in my opinion!

[@DVFHAFYT]

I started working out and unsubscribed from some guy who reviews mmorpgs for a living and subscribed to you, I'm on the right track.

[@LuisGuerra-zb3ji]

Another great video James. Sleep hygiene is so often ignored in the overall health analysis. Just ordered my nasal strips and sleep supplements. Gonna pass on the mouth tape although maybe I’ll get it for my wife to wear during the day. Jajajajaja. Great video!

[@FUBARFin]

what a belter 🤣🤣🤣

[@monkeyy_52]

yo wtf 🤣

[@DragonWarrior1524]

@@FUBARFin tf is a belter😂

[@FUBARFin]

@@DragonWarrior1524 a crackin joke pal

[@DragonWarrior1524]

@@FUBARFin crackin joke 🤣 like a good joke

[@Chrisheron78]

Yet again, you've hit the nail on the head James. You impart your knowledge to us from real life experience in a fun and humorous way. Without kissing arse, I honestly believe you are one of the top 'influencers' on the net. These videos are super mate👍

[@JamesSmithPT]

thank you boss :)

[@cap5575]

I have so much respect for this level of transparency.

[@igornikitovitchnosorog874]

few years a go I started going to sleep strictly at 11pm to wake at 7, because I felt that was what I needed, and also a short nap of 20mins after lunch...and it changed my life, I never yawned again during the day, ever, and I feel better in every way.

[@brucekai7462]

SOOO refreshing to have someone be real with their routine and practices rather than the usual KZbin wanker nonsense that makes them sound like Tony Stark!!! lol Thanks James!!!!

[@Adam-M1]

I only had to do mouth taping for two weeks before my body learnt to breathe through my nose. It wasn’t just for sleep though, the impact of wearing it to sleep transferred to me only breathing through my nose during the day. I don’t wear them now unless I know I’m extremely tired/have been drinking alcohol and want the best sleep possible. To add my sleep tracker also showed an increase in deep sleep.

[@ihdandia]

How do you handle if you oftern have a closed nostril?

[@Nordicgiant]

the subtle humor within a rather serious messages is so well delivered! Agree on some of the comments below, I feel you are creating content on a higher level! Subscribed.

[@Titan-DetailingUK]

Perfect fathers days gift! Thanks James

[@JamesSmithPT]

Haha thanks for reminding me to ft my dad 😂😂👍🏼

[@tutudoggy8809]

Awesome video. I had sleep issues myself and it was the nasal strips that corrected them. It turns out that correcting even small airflow issues can have a great effect on achieving relaxation.

[@timkohn4194]

First KZbin video that's legit made me laugh out loud in a while. It's nice to watch someone who seems to actually know what the real world is like -- good stuff man. Subscribing for sure.

[@christopherorrock-ey3wi]

I'm 55 and still pumping with injuries, thank you for your honesty bra..

[@maletenance]

James, you ROCK!!!! (love your content) and you're so right about sleep. I'll be 60 next month and when people ask what I do, to have so much energy, I tell them to get some sleep. I have a ritual that prepares me for sleep that I do 10-15 minutes before I get in bed. It's almost like a signal that it's time to shut down. Quick tip to add to your awsome list - make the best bed you can with decent sheets and great pillow for the type of sleeper are, it's game changer. Keep up the great work! Cheers mate.

[@joegoldberg5372]

what’s your ritual?

[@LordSadicus]

Amazingly informative videos! You have earned my subcription and every other with no shadow of a doubt! Have taken up workout and a healthier lifestyle since this year. Mostly healthier eating since February and hitting the gym since July. Since then I have 19 visits to the gym behind me and I am seeing a huuuge difference. And as you said a good night´s sleep is so bloody important and makes a huge difference. Beginning of the year my kilogram weight was at the 120s, ranging between a flat 120 to 128. Today I weigh 101, with more and more fat leaving and being replaced by muscle. I will also try to have my coffee (I only drink a single morning cup since I suffer from sleep problems) at least 90 minutes after waking up... I usually wake up at 5 in the morning for work and used to hit the bunk at 22:00. Ever since going to sleep at 21:00 I already noticed such a big difference it isn´t even funny. Amazing work and keep it up!

[@borg_uk]

I can't live without mouth taping. Life changing!

[@botonduller]

You got my attention at ADHD! I thought I'd watch this video, because lately I f*cked up my circadian rhythm, and I want to do something about it. Then I clicked on the video, and not so far into it you mentioned your ADHD, so I listened to your advice with twice the interest! Welcome to our interesting little club, fellow ADHDer!

[@MikeJones-ng1lg]

first of i need to apologise lol... i remember seeing one of your videos many moons ago and i dont know why but i thought... "he's a dick" but recently have found your videos again. and i cant get enough of them... I'm an overweight (18st), Middle aged (36 years old) bloke who's just started getting myself healthy again. im now loving your no nonsense approach to what you say and its helping me so much. Thank you.

[@oumarh.gassama8063]

Wow, I never thought it is so easy to spot LEGIT fitness content. Your's is just that. I immediately subbed after the first 90 seconds.

[@ArthursAtman]

Great video. After 10 months of physical therapy I made massive progress, got back to running etc, but the person I'm living with woke me up multiple times per night for 10 days (bronchitis), and suddenly I develop bursitis, tendonitis, etc...body not recovering--couldn't stand or walk for 2 months. It wasn't "over-training", it was training without sleeping...no good

[@sufirodger]

I've been taking Magnesium for years before bed, finding the right podcast where their voices send me to sleep in about 3 mins was an absolute game changer. Might add the Glycine.

[@cheeky_monkey_No1]

mate, so glad I found your channel. You talk a lot (funny comments, not bad) but you also do share great tips! Just the supplements and nasal strip advice is already to the point! I like how honestly you speak too. Keep it up!

[@lachutequimarche8074]

Sleep is everything! Recently got on meds to clean up my reflux and wow I haven’t slept this well since I was a teenager.

[@kozacro]

Build a life that allows you to wake up without an alarm clock! 🫡🤘🔥

[@newzealandspotlightersasso9181]

My 4 year old wakes me up at 5am every day. Willing to trade for an alarm clock

[@paulchild4055]

Yeah great plan if you don’t have kids or your kids are adults.

[@brucespringclean6540]

The dole?

[@michaelmayers3622]

@@paulchild4055 Or go to the gym or have errands to run😊

[@BoaBailey]

@@brucespringclean6540rate this comment 😂

[@pjeromardesic]

Bro I been following you for like e years and you are fucking brilliant mate! Truthful, honest, genuine, authentic, and knowledgeable

[@brayanmelendez7178]

Ur the gym/life advice person everybody needs and loves

[@alexandraward1248]

Thank you Sir, loving how your channel is developing! Great content 🎉

[@obsidiantain]

The editing is better and better, mate. Top stuff.

[@joshlambert8181]

"I'm not an affiliate marketer" bro, solid, very solid.

[@BenTropix]

Mah man James with da truth bombs. Best real content eva!

[@OneYoumark]

My fav thing is putting a podcast on as I sleep is the best thing as well

[@radicaleyemag]

damn, that podcast hack as just changed my evening routine of scrolling myself to sleep 🙏 thanks!

[@marblecarpets2655]

Thank you james your tuned in really enjoyed this

[@deanmachine65]

Loving this guy. So down to earth.

[@PerformanceThroughHealth]

I was waiting to hear you mention that you HAVE to tape your mouth to get a good night sleep, already preparing to make a response video! I'm so glad you didn't jump on the bandwagon. It's not a piece of advice i'd generalise because those who do have high adipose and sleep apnea are risking further suffocation with the mouth taped shut. Enjoyed this video!

[@helenpotter3991]

Sleep routine. I knew when reading your book I thought to myself he has ADHD. Because so many similarities to my son diagnosis. Great videos I love watching them.

[@mirnascorner]

New subscriber, and binge watching your videos..love your no BS approach, and your clear, uncomplicated Information provided in them. Keep up the good work 😊

[@sujaynis3905]

the podcast was a game changer

[@meme4one]

I'm absolutely shocked, an honest person on KZbin??

[@stuartwood6366]

Great video, I've been using magnesium and zinc. Took a few days to work but I sleep a whole lot better and the dreams are insane.

[@binaural_beets]

Love the fact that you included RFK Jr at the end.

[@Cement666]

I ordered those nasal strips. A game changer for me. For straight week I didn't wake up single time during the night. If in very unlikely situation we ever meet each other pints are on me.

[@cambajax]

I love this guy. Freakin honest, finally

[@nikis356]

That Rfk Podcast was amazing, good u listened to it :)

[@jaystartube]

Ok, this was a good one so I've given you my like 5th ever subscription and first ever KZbin comment and I've been watching KZbin since Kimbo Slice backyard brawls. Keep up the good content my mam, hope this hit 1 milli, thanks 🙌👌

[@JamesSmithPT]

Thanks man!

[@boyunderbridge]

Kimbo slice should be compulsory education

[@Ben-t1y]

Love the content brother ❤

[@MrJabbothehut]

This is one of your best videos yet. Can see your style evolving slowly and surely! Road to 1million subs baby :D

[@MentalCrusader]

I'm so glad I found your channel

[@connorwood4034]

1:00 that was a personal attack and I don’t appreciate it 😂

[@CarnivorePaul]

I swapped drinking tea in the morning for cold shower, the latter wakes me up faster and keeps me feeling awake after. Caffeine just blocks receptors and makes u feel awake, temporarily, if u like coffee drink it, it's addictive as hell but don't think its a good morning routine.

[@simeongrew]

The best practical and real sleep video I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@AlexanderSeesMore]

You're a breath of fresh air brother. Good knowledge & presented well from a realistic point of view, no virtue signalling you're not tryna front, Not taking yourself too seriously, like I can feel the ADHD energy 😁 and I'm here for it, you utilize it well. All in all, upfront and honest 👊 respect for not plugging sponsorship supplements too, that's an easy couple quid to make for youtubers but it leaves a bad taste in the mouth seeing a lack of authenticity from "influencers" trying to sell the viewer something. Doing good work mate.

[@KevinIsrael]

Been wearing a sleepmask for years. Incredibly helpful.

[@bp8220]

"If you're taking creatine while sleeping only 5 hours a night, your stepping over 100 dollar bills to pick up nickels" - Stan Efferding

[@luisalvarez3188]

I sleep with earplugs, really helpful.... It allows me to only hear my breathing. Eye mask is also a winner.

[@adambodzer8591]

you sir just earned another subscriber top quality content! Way to go!

[@animoley8012]

Woah James YT vids have just levelled up. What is going on? Im seeing fantasial clip inserts. Loads of video cutting, zooming errr etc! 😂

[@JamesSmithPT]

I’m on a mission. What can I say? 😂

[@animoley8012]

@@JamesSmithPT forgot to say that it’s looking good, i know how much effort it takes just to insert a little thing here or there for like 2 seconds!

[@quitypop]

Cherry Tart juice and kiwi fruit before bed is a god send

[@_D_A_V_E_]

Agree with all of these. I’ve implemented all except swapping out nose strips for nightly nasal wash and sleep much better. If you can afford it, the bed cooling systems are legit too.

[@mmk2411]

You’re awesome. About coffee, so true. Also about sleep, even more true.

[@ianmiddleton8199]

Fair play. That was entertaining and informative. Good work 😀

[@davidknaggs8599]

I genuinely love your content. You're so clear and funny about the information you deliver Cheers mate

[@jl5177]

I find having the same bedtime and wakeup time helps so much with sleep. Stick to a routine and it then gets to a point where you get mad tired as your set bedtime approaches.

[@urbanhaka8251]

About the eyemask. I agree in any public setting such as an airplane they're great. For home, for your comfortable sanctuary, I always prefer blackout curtains. They're cheap, easy to install or remove and everyone sleeping in the room benefits.

[@melibob1990]

Loving all these little videos massive pockets of info 😊

[@purplepixie1974]

I've the great combination of insomnia and narcolepsy. I have sleep attacks during the day that last split seconds but I can dream a whole story like I've watched a film, it's proper trippy! I'm prescribed 10mg of melatonin at night and even that won't knock me out, the only thing I've found so far that helps is getting the Alexa in the bedroom to play cat purring sounds on a loop. It melts my busy brain! Definitely going to look into the supplements you mentioned, thanks 😊

[@olga_b344]

Huge respect to you! Thanks for this

[@limetube1000]

You're hilarious!!! Thanks for the good info wrapped in comedy.

[@gggggg22322]

Wanted to congratulate you on your trainers landing there

[@RedactedATS]

Coffee... the elixir of life. And the best alarm clock i got recently was a kitten who not only sleeps thru the night, or goes and plays without needing my input, but who has in the last few days taken to waking me up just before my alarm goes at 5.30am by cuddling into my shoulder and purring in my ear. Soon as I'm awake tho, she's on fire, like only a kitten can be, and wanting breakfast plus play wiv hooman, not necessarily in that order. I'm getting to work a bit earlier these days

[@abeldjassi3361]

That's why your KZbin channel is my go to, INTEGRITY. Compared to others channels that are willing to sell their "souls" for clout.

[@emotionalignition]

The eye mask was a game changer and listening to rain sounds works. I had some nose strips on my list, so will try those next

[@HitenPatel]

One of the best things I’ve found, is get your child to read your their school book to you at night, knocks me out and then the little ones tuck me in and go off to bed. So good!

[@roddas26]

The Creatine thumbnail is GOLD🥇

[@harislade6676]

I have ADHD too. Breathing mindfullness helps me. No sugar aspecially after 6pm. I go well with Keto or carb cycling. Quality of sleep is better than quantity. midday/afternoon power naps max 20m . Just a 2 min lie down helps. Being in love positive thoughts helps growth hormone too

[@AmroG.]

Awesome content and way of delivery. Subscribed.

[@stephenkirkbride5171]

Absolutely brilliant thank you James thank you

[@Cloppa2000]

Just found this channel and love the delivery of very interesting material! From a lot of life experience I know you're talking sense! I look forward to falling asleep with you.. I mean whilst listening to you!!! 😂 You're like the Bob Ross of fitness! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@ryanhi6199]

Second video watched so far, amazing content. Keep it up! Love the JRE snippet.

[@jayaychare7318]

First thing Morning coffee is definitely a habit . I only started drinking it at 40 so never grew up requiring it first thing. Just something to enjoy sometime during the day . Even with a newborn I don’t suddenly grab it first thing. It’s normally around 90 minutes into the day and I don’t have the withdrawals or the energy crashes later in the day that others suffer

[@iamgrays]

Just started watching your videos and been really impressed with what you are doing and loving your style. Keep it up.

[@KevanKChannel]

wholesome information! Thanks James

[@timcollins3772]

What a genuine guy

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

dude, I so much enjoy your style💪

[@25johnlowe]

As someone with 2 young children I can not emphasize enough how important a consistant good nights sleep really is. I've I have found having prolonged disturbed sleep drastically affects both mine and my partner's mood, energy levels (inside & outside of the gym), recover times and i'd even say personality to a degree. If I was to put in order the 3 top things to focus on to improve your health it would go: 1. Sleep 2. Diet 3. Exercise. Obviously optimizing all 3 would is ideal but I think far too little emphasis is put into sleep and in fact it's the most important factor. Often people focus on this in the exact opposite order, sorting their exercise/activity first, then diet and maybe sleep after down the line.

[@TramaForKing]

ey ey ey we saw taht special piramid finger pose u did buddy.... U are either part of the illuminaty... or the war room

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

Yep - welcome to the ADHD club my man - mine really showed up when I got sober 2 years ago - then everything, including being an alco made sense Always loved your stuff, honest, funny, frighteningly self aware ❤

[@dannysmith112]

Great tips! Gonna def try your supplement stack

[@StephenMinkin]

I sleep in my vehicle to pay it off faster. What I noticed I always getting good sleeps. What may help with improving sleep is changing up where one sleeps. Be so comfortable in the world one can sleep well anywhere.