The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers The 2-Hour-a-Week Blueprint to Get Leaner, Stronger, and Younger with Ted Ryce
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Nov 3, 2025 In this intriguing discussion, Ted Ryce, a seasoned podcaster and fitness coach, shares how high achievers can maintain their health with just two hours of focused exercise a week. He emphasizes the importance of resistance training and efficiency in workouts, blending lifting with HIIT for optimal conditioning. Ted offers insights on safe interval training and maximizing short gym sessions, while also addressing muscle growth techniques and recovery practices. Plus, he highlights the critical role of sleep and offers resources for further learning.
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Make Lifting Your Foundation
- Do prioritize resistance training as your foundation and start with four 30-minute workouts per week (or even 20 minutes if needed).
- Combine lifting with 1 HIIT day if possible to maximize results in minimal time.
VO2 Max Matters For Longevity
- A high VO2 max links closely to longevity and functional capacity in later life.
- Lifting preserves muscle, but aerobic fitness determines long-term endurance and survival activities.
Jiu-Jitsu Revealed A Fitness Gap
- Ted hit a wall in his early thirties: he was lifting but gassing out in jiu-jitsu, which prompted a cardio overhaul.
- He transitioned to interval work and mixed lifting with conditioning to fix endurance limits.
