How to incorporate high-intensity training (Zone 5) to increase VO2 max and optimize fitness
This video clip is from episode #201 – Deep dive back into Zone 2 with Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D. (Pt. 2), originally…
The difference between maximum aerobic capacity and efficiency
This video clip is from #151 – Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.: Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance, originally…
Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters
This video clip is from #151 – Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.: Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance, originally…
#206 – Exercising for longevity: strength, stability, zone 2, zone 5, and more
“We can do zone 2 our entire lives; we can do it safely, and it just yields enormous dividends.” —Peter Attia
Are nitrates the next big thing for athletic performance?
Existing evidence suggests that nitrates provide benefits for cardiovascular health and exercise performance. Let’s discuss some of the recent data.
Fasting & protein: the impact of fasting on muscle mass
This video clip is from Ask Me Anything (AMA) #32 — Exercise, squats, deadlifts, BFR, and TRT, originally released on…
#205 – Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)
“Lean body mass is inversely proportional to your risk of mortality after age 50.” —Layne Norton
Does walking 10 minutes per day extend your life? (Hint: No.)
Either I completely dozed for the past ten years, or the author of a recent news article pulled data from some farcical study. Let’s take a closer look.
How to train balance & lower leg variability
I think everyone appreciates the importance of balance at all stages of life, but as we age, the consequences of…
How to find your “Zone 2” without using a lactate meter
This video clip is from episode #201 – Deep dive back into Zone 2 with Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D, originally released…