Siim Land Podcast #464 Exercise Roundtable with Dr Greg Potter and Dr Nicolas Verhoeven (Physionic)
Aug 1, 2025
Greg Potter, PhD, an expert in sleep and nutrition, and Nicolas Verhoeven, PhD, a specialist in exercise physiology, discuss the vital role of exercise in health. They explore the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and how varying exercises combat chronic diseases. The conversation touches on the importance of VO2 max for longevity, the balance between cardio and resistance training, and humorous workout mishaps. Listeners will appreciate practical advice on personalized fitness routines and the significance of integrating movement into daily life.
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Exercise Trumps Supplements
- Exercise is a fundamental part of human health more powerful than supplements.
- Most people gain the biggest health benefits by simply improving physical fitness from a low baseline.
Exercise Lowers Disease Risk
- Exercise reduces risk of many chronic diseases through dose-response effects.
- Both endurance and resistance training provide additive benefits to health and mortality.
Exercise's Bodywide Impact
- Exercise induces direct mechanical and indirect systemic benefits across body tissues.
- It reduces inflammation and promotes anti-inflammatory states aiding organ recovery like the liver.
