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Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight
Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
The Limits of Caloric Expenditure in Extreme Exercise
This chapter discusses the intricate relationship between exercise, caloric expenditure, and weight loss, especially through the lens of extreme physical activities such as daily marathons. It examines real-world data on the metabolic adjustments participants make during rigorous exercise, revealing a cap on caloric deficit and exploring the physiological impacts on individuals. Furthermore, it contrasts the energy demands of traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles with modern norms, analyzing how these factors influence reproductive health and family dynamics.
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