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Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Barbell Shrugged

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Exploring the Discrepancy Between Normal and Optimal Health Indicators

This chapter delves into the distinction between optimal and normal health, emphasizing how conforming to normal benchmarks may not necessarily result in achieving peak performance and well-being. Examples are used to demonstrate the potential drawbacks of aiming for the 'normal range' rather than striving for optimal health and fitness.

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