
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance How Blood Flow Restriction Can Revolutionize Your Fitness – Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen with Dave Asprey : 705
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May 28, 2020 Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen, a renowned expert in sports physiology with over 40 years of experience, shares insights on blood flow restriction (BFR) training. He highlights how BFR can revolutionize fitness, offering full-body workouts in just 20 minutes. The discussion dives into the science behind altitude training, growth hormones, and their implications for athletes. Stray-Gundersen also emphasizes BFR's potential in injury recovery and how busy professionals can integrate it into their routines for optimal health benefits.
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Dr. Jim's Athletic Journey
- Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen's athletic background includes national-level running and cross-country skiing.
- His expertise transitioned into sports physiology and medicine, working with Olympic athletes.
Live High, Train Low
- Living high and training low enhances sea-level performance by increasing red blood cell mass.
- Training at high altitude without descending to lower altitudes for harder workouts hinders performance.
EPO and Altitude
- High altitude increases erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates red blood cell production.
- The kidneys sense low oxygen saturation and release EPO to increase red blood cell mass.

