115. The 5 Best and 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks

Marriage Fit

Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the noise on health hacks. There's a flood of advice online — but what actually works, and what’s just hype?

We’ve tried it all — some hacks that made a huge difference, and some that were total flops. In this conversation, we break down the 5 best health hacks you should absolutely be using (spoiler: they're simpler than you think) and the 5 most overrated hacks that you can safely skip.

We also share how building better health habits together as a couple can completely change your connection, your energy, and your overall quality of life.

🛠 What You’ll Learn:

The 5 Best Health Hacks That Actually Work: ✅ Why treating sleep like your job is the ultimate performance enhancer ✅ How walking 10k steps daily can transform your health and relationships ✅ The simple power of eating protein at every meal ✅ Why strength training 2–4x a week is non-negotiable (no, it doesn’t have to be complicated) ✅ How getting sunlight first thing in the morning boosts your energy, mood, and metabolism

The 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks: 🚫 Why you don't need a cold plunge every single day to be healthy 🚫 How juice cleanses and detox teas waste your time and money 🚫 Why buying expensive gadgets won’t fix poor sleep or nutrition 🚫 How fasting isn’t a magic bullet—and may not be right for everyone 🚫 Why no supplement can outwork a bad lifestyle

Marriage & Health Habits: 💬 How sleeping better, walking together, and cooking protein-rich meals can improve your marriage 💬 Why working on your health as a team creates a stronger bond and less daily stress 💬 A simple challenge for you and your partner: Pick one health hack and do it together this week!

📣 Listener Call to Action:

• Which health hack have you tried that actually worked — or totally flopped?

• Send us a DM or tag us in your walk this week! We love hearing from you.

• Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some health motivation!

📝 Quick Quote from the Episode:

"You don’t need fancy tricks. You need consistent habits."