#150: HIIT and longevity

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English - January 25, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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Previous Episode: #149: Is walking "enough" for cardio?

Next Episode: #151: Why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign: exercising to improve menstrual health, fertility, and more

How does high-intensity cardio affect longevity? Is HIIT the only way to receive longevity benefits? How does strength training compare to HIIT at improving VO2 max? All these topics and more are discussed today.

0:00: Brief summary of episodes 148 and 149
2:50: Hypertrophy training
5:30: The bottom line when it comes to HIIT
11:30: VO2 max as an indicator of overall health and longevity
16:13: Utilizing HIIT to improve VO2 max and metabolic flexibility
19:22: Downsides of Zone 4/Zone 5 training
21:42: HIIT vs. superset training
24:50: How to add HIIT to your routine
26:50: Cardio zones
31:40: “Optimal” training week
35:30: Importance of individualization of your routine

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