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Anti-Aging Expert on How Missing This Vitamin Is As Bad As Smoking, and What You Should Know About Creatine!

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Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a PhD biomedical scientist and founder of FoundMyFitness, delves into essential topics for health and longevity. She reveals that magnesium deficiency may pose risks as serious as smoking, and shares how cardiovascular fitness is a top predictor of lifespan. Dr. Patrick explains the impact of simple lifestyle changes, like HIIT, on health outcomes and discusses the brain-boosting benefits of creatine. Learn how small daily habits can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s and cancer risks, emphasizing the power of nutrition and activity.
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Cardio Fitness Predicts Lifespan

  • Cardiorespiratory fitness is the best predictor of lifespan and health span.
  • Vigorous intensity exercise, especially interval training, notably improves cardiorespiratory fitness and longevity.
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Norwegian 4x4 Explained

  • Perform the Norwegian 4x4 interval workout: 4-min high intensity, 4-min recovery, repeated 4 times.
  • Choose a stationary bike or similar aerobic exercise to maximize safety and effect.
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HIIT for Cardio Improvement

  • Do at least one session weekly of high-intensity interval training like one-minute on, one-minute off.
  • Use Norwegian 4x4 protocol for stronger cardio and health benefits.
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