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#252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Optimizing Aerobic Capacity Through HIIT

This chapter explores strategies to enhance aerobic capacity using high-intensity interval training (HIIT), focusing on the significance of a strong zone two threshold and VO2 max improvements. Personal experiences with Tabata training illustrate how varying intensity and balancing effort with recovery can maximize cognitive and physical performance. The discussion also emphasizes the impact of lactate production on brain health and the need for diversified training regimens to elevate athletic performance.

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