Ali Fitness Podcast

Here in ‘The Excited States of America,’ intermittent fasting or IF is all the rage. But fasting has been around since the dawn of mankind and even plays a role in most world religions. Long before it was popular, Dr. Frank Merritt was researching the benefits of intermittent fasting and helping his best friend, Jason, experiment with an IF protocol that would extend his life far beyond the six months he had been given to live in the wake of a brain cancer diagnosis. Dr. Merritt is the founder of VitalityPro, a company dedicated to improving quality of life and athletic performance through the research and development of new, innovative health and exercise modalities, techniques and systems. In addition, he continues to practice emergency medicine in a regional trauma center, celebrating his 20th year in the field. Dr. Merritt earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and he is the co-author of The 17 Hour Fast: Reset Your Eating to Revitalize Your Life. Today, Dr. Merritt sha