

#441 How To Develop a Strong Aerobic System, Increasing Your Life Expectancy & More w/ Joel Jamieson
15 snips Oct 19, 2023
Guest Joel Jamieson, a leading authority on strength, conditioning, and energy systems, discusses developing a strong aerobic system, body's adaptation to Zone 2 cardio, importance of training frequency, cardiac adaptations to strength training vs aerobic training, improving HRV, and behaviors to increase life expectancy.
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Helicopter Ride Surprise
- Joel invited Joe for a spontaneous helicopter ride after a certification weekend. Joe's wife reacted with alarm because she didn't recognize Joel, making the story memorable and funny.
Humbled By A Fighter
- Joel described getting schooled by an MMA student despite being much stronger, which changed his coaching focus. That humbling grappling experience pushed him to study conditioning seriously to avoid letting fighters gas out.
Aerobic System Powers Life
- The aerobic system powers nearly all life processes and recovery outside workouts. Strength and anaerobic efforts matter for performance, but longevity and metabolic health rely on aerobic fitness.