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Beyond the Cave Podcast – Fitness in Modern Life

Beyond the Cave Podcast – Fitness in Modern Life

By: Brad Young
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Welcome to Beyond the Cave, where we explore the fascinating intersection of ancient lifestyles and modern living. In this podcast, we compare the lives of our prehistoric ancestors with those of contemporary humans to uncover valuable insights about functional strength, nutrition, and daily habits. What can we learn from the natural movements, diets, and routines of cavemen to improve our fitness and well-being today? Join us as we bridge the gap between the past and present, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions on living stronger, healthier lives.Brad Young 2025 Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 39 Foundations of Safe Strength Training: A Caveman's Guide
    Dec 15 2025

    You are driven. You optimize your schedule, chase ambitious goals, and constantly seek an edge in your professional and personal life. You understand that peak physical performance is not a luxury—it's a critical component of peak mental and financial performance. Yet, the world of strength training can seem like a foreign language, filled with complex machines, intimidating environments, and a high risk of injury that could derail your progress. What if the safest, most effective path to unlocking your physical potential doesn't lie in a modern gym, but in the ancient wisdom of your ancestors?

    Our hunter-gatherer forebears were the original performance athletes. Their strength was not for show; it was for survival. Every movement had a purpose. They didn't have leg press machines or cable crossovers. They had to lift, carry, push, and pull awkward, unpredictable objects in the real world. This forged a type of rugged, integrated strength that is far more valuable to a modern professional than isolated muscle size. It built a body that was not only powerful but also resilient and injury-proof.


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    38 mins
  • Episode 38 Reclaiming Posture in a Screen-Driven World
    Dec 10 2025

    Look around you. In the office, on the train, in a coffee shop—you’ll see the same silhouette repeated over and over. A head jutting forward, shoulders slumped, and an upper back rounded into a gentle curve. This is the posture of modern humanity, a physical adaptation to a world dominated by screens. Our bodies, forged over millennia of upright, dynamic movement, are being reshaped by the glow of our devices, and the consequences go far beyond a simple ache in the neck.

    Our hunter-gatherer ancestors possessed a natural, powerful posture. It was a byproduct of their lifestyle—a life spent walking, climbing, carrying, and scanning the horizon. Their alignment wasn't something they worked on; it was something they lived. Today, we've lost that innate connection. We're told to "sit up straight," but the advice feels temporary and forced because our environment constantly pulls us back into a slump.


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    31 mins
  • Episode 38 Staying Active While Traveling: A Caveman's Guide
    Oct 27 2025

    Travel is one of life's greatest joys. It expands our horizons, exposes us to new cultures, and breaks the monotony of daily routine. But for many health-conscious individuals, travel also brings a sense of anxiety. How do you stay active when your gym is a thousand miles away? How do you maintain your fitness routine when you're living out of a suitcase and surrounded by temptation? The answer lies not in finding a hotel gym or packing resistance bands, but in shifting your perspective. It's about reconnecting with the movement principles of our ancestors.

    Hunter-gatherers were the original world travelers. They were constantly on the move, navigating new environments and adapting to unfamiliar terrain. Their fitness wasn't dependent on a gym membership or a structured workout plan; it was woven into the fabric of their nomadic lifestyle. They possessed a rugged, adaptable fitness that allowed them to thrive anywhere. You can tap into this same ancestral wisdom to transform your travel from a disruption into an opportunity—an opportunity to move, explore, and build real-world, functional strength.

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    13 mins
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