We have a new podcast episode out: Rest, Recovery, and Exercise Addiction. Overview:Paul and Howard talk about rest, recovery, and exercise addiction. We range across its causes, diagnosing it, and its consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here, as well as—drum roll!—a tool we created to help you assess how fatigued you are from your exercise program.Topics:What is exercise addiction? Who has it?How do I know if I'm fatigued?What is rest anyway?How is rest different from recovery, if at all?Readings:Enhancing your exercise recoveryTraining errors and other causes of tendinopathy in runners Bios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.Music & Disclaimers:Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.This is only an excerpt. To listen to the entire episode, as well as see show notes and full transcripts, subscribe at simplavida.com.

Paul and Howard discuss metabolic syndrome, its causes, and how to manage it through diet, exercise, drugs, and surgery. They emphasize the interconnectedness of metabolic syndrome with health conditions like diabetes and strokes, stressing the importance of holistic treatment approaches. The podcast encourages small lifestyle adjustments for improved health, highlighting the impact of physical activity on conditions like metabolic syndrome and hypertension.

Paul Kedrosky, a venture investor and frequently injured athlete, discusses knee pain with Howard Luks. They cover common knee injuries, why surgery is often unnecessary, and dealing with arthritis in the knee. The podcast explores symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for knee issues.

Discover the importance of tracking cardiovascular parameters like resting heart rate and heart rate variability. Learn how recovery heart rate can indicate fitness levels and explore the correlation between resting heart rate and stress. Dive into the significance of heart rate recovery post-exercise for assessing fitness and overall health.

Paul Kedrosky, injured athlete & venture investor, and Howard Luks, sports orthopedic surgeon, discuss Zone 2 training, rest days, recovery, and home exercises. They highlight the benefits of low intensity training, consistency, and glucose regulation in Type One Diabetics during exercise.