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KHC 076 - Let’s Talk Endurance with Andrew Huberman

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Jun 5, 2024
Expert in human endurance and neuroscience, Andrew Huberman, discusses topics like the importance of salt intake, pain endurance, sleep deprivation, brain functions, embracing pain mindset, adrenaline after injury, pain limits between men and women, and forward center of mass in endurance activities
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No Fixed Limit to Endurance

  • Endurance has no fixed upper limit because mental will can push beyond physical constraints.
  • The key factor is the brain's ability to perceive effort and persist through pain and fatigue.
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Salt's Vital Role in Endurance

  • Sodium is critical for neuron function and muscle contraction during endurance.
  • Low salt impairs nerve firing, hydration, and ultimately performance in long races.
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Brain Region Driving Grit

  • The anterior mid-cingulate cortex (AMCC) enables the brain to embrace and push through pain and effort.
  • This brain area activates to drive grit and endurance in long physical and psychological tasks.
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