FoundMyFitness

#098 How to Train According to the Experts

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Feb 3, 2025
Brady Holmer, an accomplished endurance athlete and exercise science communicator, joins the discussion to unravel the latest training strategies for optimal health. They dive into how to reverse heart aging, the significance of VO2 max for longevity, and effective strength training techniques. Discover whether 150 minutes of exercise weekly is enough and explore the benefits of incorporating various training modalities, like Zone 2 and HIIT, to boost fitness and metabolic resilience. Holmer emphasizes making exercise a daily norm for lasting heart health.
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INSIGHT

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Longevity

  • Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong longevity biomarker, surpassing even grip strength.
  • Low cardiorespiratory fitness should be considered a disease marker, comparable to diabetes or heart disease.
INSIGHT

VO2 Max in Athletes

  • While high VO2 max is important for endurance athletes, other factors like lactate threshold and running economy also matter.
  • Athletes train VO2 max for performance and longevity; non-athletes mainly for health.
ADVICE

Boosting Fitness with HIIT

  • Add vigorous exercise or HIIT to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, especially if moderate-intensity exercise isn't enough.
  • Many individuals doing 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly don't improve their fitness without adding HIIT.
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