BITESIZE | How To Exercise With Less Effort And Get Fitter | Professor Stephen Seiler #532
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The 80-20 Principle in Exercise
This chapter highlights the bias in exercise research towards high-intensity workouts and advocates for a balanced approach using the 80-20 rule, where 80% of exercise should be low intensity. It discusses the benefits of low-intensity workouts for recovery and performance, introducing concepts like heart rate zones and the 'talk test' for assessing workout intensity. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, the chapter emphasizes how low-stress training can significantly improve overall health and performance.
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