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Choosing the Right Exercise for Your Needs
18:03 - 25:19 (07:16)
When selecting exercises, it's essential to consider your fitness level, muscle groups you want to target, and any pain or soreness you may feel. Additionally, understanding the terms used for exercise intensity, such as VO2 max or max heart rate, is necessary for setting goals and understanding the workout.
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The success of a workout depends on the exercise choices and intensity level one chooses.
18:03 - 19:09 (01:06)
Summary
The success of a workout depends on the exercise choices and intensity level one chooses. It's vital to choose exercises that target specific muscle groups and are suitable for one's skill level.
ChapterChoosing the Right Exercise for Your Needs
EpisodeDr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The use of percentages in training refers to a percentage of one's max heart rate or VO2 max, or percentage of one rep max in weightlifting.
19:09 - 20:43 (01:34)
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The use of percentages in training refers to a percentage of one's max heart rate or VO2 max, or percentage of one rep max in weightlifting. However, in certain cases, it is possible to estimate this number if never calculated before.
ChapterChoosing the Right Exercise for Your Needs
EpisodeDr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The intensity or volume of an exercise can be the determinant of its effectiveness, with ranges varying depending on the person's training level and coach's guidance.
20:43 - 21:57 (01:13)
Summary
The intensity or volume of an exercise can be the determinant of its effectiveness, with ranges varying depending on the person's training level and coach's guidance.
ChapterChoosing the Right Exercise for Your Needs
EpisodeDr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Soreness should not be used as a metric of a good or bad workout.
21:57 - 25:19 (03:21)
Summary
Soreness should not be used as a metric of a good or bad workout. Frequency is more important for adaptations to exercise regardless of whether you are a beginner or a professional athlete.