Physiologist, Neuroscientist, & CEO
Andrés Preschel
I believe interoception is a human right. You deserve to Know Your Physio, discover your science, and live fully optimized with clarity, energy, and purpose.
About Andrés Preschel
Andrés Preschel is the founder of Know Your Physio and the host of its podcast. He studied Exercise Physiology at the University of Miami, minored in Psychology, and is reading for a Master's in Biomedical Neuroscience at the University of Florida.
He coaches executives, athletes and entrepreneurs on recovery, energy and mental clarity, and he writes and hosts most of what is published here.
The articles
How to Lower Resting Heart Rate: What Works
How to lower resting heart rate: endurance training cut it from 72.4 to 68.0 bpm in 121 controlled comparisons. What works, how fast, and the honest limit.
Bloodwork Normal but Still Tired: What Next
Bloodwork normal but still tired? Blood tests explained fatigue in only 3 to 8% of primary care patients. What the panel never measured, where to look next.
VO2 Max and Longevity: What Your Number Means
VO2 max and longevity: in 872,309 adults the least fit died at 4 to 5 times the rate of the fittest. What your number means at your age, and how to raise it.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Colin B.
How data-driven health coaching helped Colin lift his sleep score 35 percent, deepen his recovery, and reverse burnout with breathwork and better sleep timing.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Daniel L.
How data-driven health coaching helped Daniel drop from 192 to 180 pounds while raising total testosterone 22 percent and free T from 119 to 160.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Derek R.
How data-driven health coaching helped Derek drop about 15 pounds since November to a steady 207 and reach his highest HRV in 1.5 years of tracking.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Eduardo K.
How data-driven health coaching helped Eduardo lose almost 30 pounds, drop under 210 for the first time in 10+ years, and go from 0 to 6 pull-ups.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Federico P.
How data-driven health coaching helped Federico gain 20 pounds of muscle, from 147 to 168, then start a clean cut while holding the size he built.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Felix D.
How data-driven health coaching took Felix to record-high HRV of 31, a resting heart rate of 56, record-low sleep breathing, and 90% sleep scores.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Jacob R.
How data-driven health coaching raised Jacob's HRV about 50 percent from a 46 baseline and lowered his resting heart rate from 61 to 57 in two months.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Jeff B.
How data-driven health coaching helped Jeff drop 10 pounds, lower his resting heart rate from 55 to 49, and hit his best-ever HRV while recovering from injury.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Jeff K.
How data-driven health coaching helped Jeff raise his HRV over 50 percent, drop his resting heart rate 8 percent in a month, and reach a record-low 190 lbs.
Know Your Physio Case Study: John M.
How data-driven health coaching helped John drop about 15 pounds to sub-20% body fat and lower his resting heart rate from 69 to a record-low 62.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Jonathan F.
How data-driven health coaching helped Jonathan raise his HRV over 60 percent, drop his resting heart rate from 68 to 59, and shed 30 pounds.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Joshua N.
How data-driven health coaching helped Joshua drop 22 pounds in 7 weeks, go alcohol-free, and rebuild his sleep, training, and nutrition.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Kaavash B.
How data-driven health coaching helped Kaavash reach a first-ever 147 lbs of lean gain, drop his sleep respiratory rate from 15 to 13, and master his breath.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Keenan G.
How data-driven health coaching took Keenan from a 73 to an 86 Whoop sleep score, dropped his resting heart rate from 68 to 64, and trimmed 6 pounds.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Kirk P.
How data-driven health coaching drove Kirk to an all-time low resting heart rate of 58, a record HRV of 154, and a sleep score from 81 to 91.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Phil S.
How data-driven health coaching cut Phil's triglycerides 19%, his trig-to-HDL ratio 25%, and inflammation 20%, while testosterone and vitamin D climbed 15%.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Steven S.
How data-driven health coaching raised Steven's HRV from a 44 baseline into the 50s and tightened his sleep efficiency over four months.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Vinita G.
Data-driven health coaching cut Vinita's resting heart rate to an all-time low of 53, slowed her overnight breathing, and roughly doubled her deep sleep.
Data Driven Health Coaching: Fernando Cuartas
How data driven health coaching helped a busy father drop 22 lbs, raise his testosterone, and reach the best recovery scores of his life.
Know Your Physio Case Study: Daniel A.
“I used to sleep like sh*t. Honestly, my sleep over the past month has been great. My sleep score right now, it’s 90%.”
Know Your Physio Case Study: Israel Z.
“I have not been at this weight and BMI since I was probably in medical school or before.”
Know Your Physio Case Study: Adam W
“Man, I can’t tell you how happy I am with these changes… no more phone in bed, a dialed sleep setup, and the breathwork has been a game changer. I now wake up…
Know Your Physio Case Study: Luis A.
“This is the best coaching that I have received. I feel the improvement. We’re actually building together. I am not just taking a class.”
Know Your Physio Case Study: Will S.
“After 6 months, I don’t need to make a conscious effort to live healthier. It’s just second nature now.”
Gamify Your Blood Glucose
Phil Southerland is about to reshape your perception of living with type one diabetes. This episode offers inspiration to redefine metabolism and practical…
Sleep: The Gateway to Health
When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed? We have the pleasure of talking to a dentist turned sleep optimizer, Dr. Jay Khorsandi, about the most…
Make the Most of Every Breath
Breathwork has garnered significant attention in recent years as an effective tool to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With roots in ancient…
Keep Your Testes Cool
You may not be able to smell success, but you can definitely scent-sationalize your potential ! Joining us on Episode 76 is internationally renowned…
Improve Your Flow with Nitric Oxide (NO)
February is a particular month for both heart health and love. Valentine’s Day is a day of gratitude for your loved ones, while Heart Health Month is a…
Fix Your Glucose, Fix Your Life with Jessie Inchauspe, the Glucose Goddess
On this episode of the Know Your Physio Podcast, our astute host, Andres Preschel, interviews Jessie Inchauspe, well known as “the Glucose Goddess”, to…