METABOLISM
MASTERCLASS

How your body really burns energy — and how to work with it. A plain-English, research-backed course built on the work of the field’s leading minds — Herman Pontzer, Kevin Hall, James Levine, and Eric Ravussin.

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A $79 value — a full 9-lesson course built on Duke, NIH & Mayo Clinic research. Free for Take5 clients.

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Welcome to the Masterclass

Metabolism might be the most misunderstood topic in all of health. It's buried under myths, gym-bro folklore, and supplement marketing promising to "rev your engine." This course clears all of that away and gives you what the science actually shows — drawn straight from the researchers who have defined the field.

By the end, you'll understand:

  • What metabolism really is (and what it isn't).
  • Where your calories actually go every day — the "four burners."
  • What genuinely sets your metabolic rate: size, organs, muscle, age, genetics.
  • How hormones — thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, and more — tune your metabolism, and the real differences between men and women.
  • The biggest metabolism myths — and the truth, with the studies behind them.
  • The real, evidence-based levers you can pull through training and nutrition.

How it's built. Eight short lessons, plain language first, with the depth and citations behind every claim. There's a glossary of key terms and a "Meet the Minds" section at the end, so you can see exactly whose research this rests on.

The one promise of this course

You cannot "hack" or dramatically speed up your metabolism — but you can absolutely learn to work with it. That understanding is worth more than any pill, tea, or trick.

A quick note: this is educational information, not medical or personalized nutrition advice. Individual needs vary, and if you have a health condition or specific goals, a doctor or registered dietitian can tailor this to you.

WANT A PLAN BUILT FOR YOU?

The course teaches you how the engine works. A personalized plan puts it to work on your goals. Book a consultation with Coach Tatum.