Vitality Unlocked
By: Dan Garner
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Nutrition
Vitality Unlocked is where in-depth science meets practical application.Hosted by Vitality Blueprint’s Co-founder and Chief of Innovation, Dan Garner, each episode examines hard-hitting topics in high-performance health.The show looks through the lens of the most up-to-date research and develops actionable steps that can easily be applied to help individuals realize their full potential. No gimmicks. No tricks. No hacks.Just straightforward science to support those who really care about the data and the results they promote.If you care about solid science and realizing your full potential, you are in the right place.
Episodes
Closing the Age Performance Gap
Jan 10, 2026Age is not a performance death sentence.
While some things are out of our control, there are plenty of things that are well within it.
In this episode, Vitality Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Dan Garner sheds light on three key biomarkers to watch to ensure optimal performance, even as we age.
By understanding what these biomarkers represent and how to optimally support them, peak performance can be realized, even as we age.
This episode includes a recorded video and slide presentation that can be found on YouTube.
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Duration: 00:47:44Building a Smarter Pre-workout
Dec 09, 2025Pre-workout supplements have become a staple in almost every performance regime. But, even now, pre-workout supplements are not as clear-cut and dry as many would like them to be.
In this episode, Vitality Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Dan Garner dives deep into a question he gets quite frequently: "What should I take pre-workout?" This episode will not only clear up the confusion surrounding this supplemental strategy but will also give ingredient protocols to optimize multiple aspects of performance.
There should be no confusion around pre-workout supplementation. This episode takes a scientific approach to pre-workout su...
Nutrition is not a Belief System
Oct 16, 2025The science of nutrition has been overshadowed by a variety of beliefs surrounding food and dieting practices. Despite the beliefs, nothing will erase the fact that performance fueling requires a deep understanding of metabolism and the multiple facets that optimize it.
In this episode, Vitality Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Dan Garner will dive deep into the often-forgotten third pillar: micronutrients. Despite their roles in basic metabolism and physiological processes, micronutrients are criminally under-discussed.
Tune in to learn about the crucial role these compounds play in aligning your physiology to achieve your specific goals and g...
Resilience Redefined
Sep 17, 2025The term "resilience" has been too vague for too long. What's vague cannot be defined. What cannot be defined cannot be measured. And what cannot be measured cannot be objectively improved.
It’s time to change that and set the record straight.
This deep dive into the physiology behind stress and resilience provides clear definitions of what resilience is, how to measure it, the key biomarkers, and methods for building lasting resilience.
Dan also details the case for skeletal muscle as one of the most important organ systems to support both emotional and ph...