More Than Muscle and Cardio

When Dr. Peter Attia appeared on 60 Minutes, most people focused on his discussion about strength and VO₂ max. But toward the end of that conversation, he shared the piece that holds it all together:

“If you don’t have your metabolic health in check, nothing else works the way it should.” — Dr. Peter Attia, 60 Minutes Interview

He’s right.

You can lift weights, run intervals, and chase every fitness trend — but if your blood sugar, stress, sleep, and nutrition are out of balance, your body is fighting an uphill battle every day.

That’s why metabolic health sits at the center of what we do at Breakaway Fitness & Performance.

What Metabolic Health Really Means

Most people hear “metabolism” and think “calories.” But metabolic health goes far deeper — it’s how efficiently your body manages energy, regulates blood sugar, and recovers from stress.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2022), fewer than 12 percent of U.S. adults are metabolically healthy — meaning normal blood pressure, triglycerides, glucose, and waist size.

Poor metabolic health is linked to:

• Type 2 diabetes

• Heart disease

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Certain cancers

• Chronic fatigue and weight gain

Dr. Attia calls these conditions part of the “Four Horsemen” of chronic disease — and says the only real prevention comes from managing insulin, body composition, and daily habits.

(Source: Attia 60 Minutes, CBS News, 2025)

How We Help You Improve It at BFP

You don’t need continuous glucose monitors or $10K of bloodwork to improve metabolic health.
You need consistent nutrition, movement, recovery, and accountability — which is exactly what our coaches deliver.

🥗 1. Nutrition Coaching That Fits Real Life

We teach balanced, flexible eating — not restriction.
Using Attia’s same principle of glucose stability, our coaches help you:

• Prioritize protein at every meal.

• Manage carbs for energy, not spikes.

• Build plates that balance blood sugar naturally.

• Eat in a way your whole family can enjoy.

When your meals work with your body instead of against it, you stabilize energy, support recovery, and make fat loss sustainable.

(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2023)

🧘 2. Lifestyle Coaching: Stress, Sleep, and Recovery

Dr. Attia often says longevity isn’t built just in the gym — it’s built in the 23 hours outside of it.
Our coaches guide you through:

• Simple sleep routines that boost recovery.

• Stress-management habits that lower cortisol and inflammation.

• Movement and mindfulness you can maintain even on hectic days.

(American Heart Association, 2023)

💪 3. Training That Supports Metabolic Flexibility

Every workout at BFP combines resistance and conditioning work — a proven method for improving insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism.
The result: your body learns to switch between using carbs and fat efficiently, keeping your energy steady all day.

(Journal of Applied Physiology, 2021)

Medicine 3.0, Applied to Real Life

Dr. Attia’s clients use data and devices to manage every detail of their health.
Our clients use coaching and consistency to get the same outcomes — and they do it surrounded by a community that keeps them accountable.

Because here’s the truth:

Information doesn’t change your life.
Action does.

That’s the difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it — and that’s where coaching comes in.

The BFP Difference

At Breakaway Fitness & Performance, metabolic health isn’t a separate program — it’s woven into everything we do.

We teach our members how to eat, train, recover, and live in a way that supports long-term health.
That means:

• Better energy for work and family.

• Easier fat loss and sustainable results.

• Fewer medications and fewer doctor visits down the road.

This is Medicine 3.0 made accessible — no white lab coats, no concierge price tag, just science-backed coaching for real people.

Longevity Starts With Your Daily Choices

Dr. Attia’s 60 Minutes message was simple: longevity is built one habit at a time.
Strength training, cardio, nutrition, and lifestyle all work together to determine your future health.

We’re here to help you master them all.

👉 Ready to take control of your metabolic health?
Book your No Sweat Intro at https://bfpnc.com/no-sweat-intro.
Because the way you eat, move, and live today determines how you’ll feel — and who you’ll be there for — tomorrow.