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019 - VO2 Max and Other Things You Don't Need To Know
Mar 7, 2024
Exploring the risks of a high-stakes race for a million dollars against an average American, value of life and financial gains, critiquing the New York Times' exercise IQ quiz, debunking fitness myths like shoe replacements and VO2 Max, reimagining adult fitness tests, interactive listener participation for a chance to win $20
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- Racing a random American for a $1 million reward or death decision prompts debate on risk-taking values.
- Criticism of oversimplified exercise information highlights the importance of nuanced fitness advice and avoidance of inaccuracies.
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Thought Experiment: Racing for a Million Dollars or Risking Death
If given the chance to race a random American in a one-mile race with a $1 million reward for winning and death for losing, the hosts discuss their approach. Considering factors like fitness level and potential risks of injury, the decision to take on the challenge sparks a debate between embracing the opportunity for the prize money or prioritizing life's safety.
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