Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee How To Work Out Less And Get Fitter, The Secrets of Sustainable Fitness, What We Can All Learn From The World’s Best Athletes & Understanding The Stress Load of Exercise with Professor Stephen Seiler #422
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Jan 31, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Professor Stephen Seiler, a world-renowned sports scientist, shares surprising insights on how to get fitter with less effort using the 80:20 rule. He emphasizes the importance of low-intensity workouts and introduces a simple traffic light method for exercise intensity. Seiler discusses how elite athletes balance training with everyday life and highlights the significance of proper recovery. Listeners will also learn about the mental aspects of endurance sports and the value of functional fitness for aging.
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Learning from Elites
- Elite athletes prioritize the long game, developing sustainable training routines over years.
- This approach translates to everyday life, enabling sustainable exercise habits and stress management.
Endurance in Life
- Endurance is crucial not only for athletes but also for various life aspects.
- Relationships, work performance, and personal growth benefit from consistent, sustainable effort.
Origins of 80/20 Rule
- The 80/20 rule, where 80% of training is low-intensity, emerged from athletes and coaches pursuing clear performance outcomes.
- This distribution has been observed across various endurance sports, suggesting a universal principle of training.