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Improving Cardiovascular Fitness Through Cycling
54:26 - 1:01:31 (07:04)
The speaker recommends incorporating one hard VO2 max set and four lesser zone two sets per week. He views cardiorespiratory fitness as a pyramid, which should be balanced with strength and stability training.
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Despite not knowing how they stack up against others, people generally don't know if they are "fit" enough or their VO2 max, highlighting the importance of understanding one's own fitness level.
54:26 - 55:56 (01:30)
Summary
Despite not knowing how they stack up against others, people generally don't know if they are "fit" enough or their VO2 max, highlighting the importance of understanding one's own fitness level.
ChapterImproving Cardiovascular Fitness Through Cycling
Episode#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how base widening training, specifically zone two training, can increase cardiovascular endurance by creating a solid foundation for higher intensity workouts.
55:57 - 57:35 (01:37)
Summary
This podcast discusses how base widening training, specifically zone two training, can increase cardiovascular endurance by creating a solid foundation for higher intensity workouts.
ChapterImproving Cardiovascular Fitness Through Cycling
Episode#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Heart rate variation between individuals affects the effectiveness of exercise in improving VO2 max.
57:35 - 59:11 (01:36)
Summary
Heart rate variation between individuals affects the effectiveness of exercise in improving VO2 max. Longer periods of high intensity exercise with short recovery periods are most effective.
ChapterImproving Cardiovascular Fitness Through Cycling
Episode#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes their weekly hill repeat routine which includes a VO2 max set once a week and lesser zone two sets four times a week to maintain their fitness levels.
59:11 - 1:00:18 (01:07)
Summary
The speaker describes their weekly hill repeat routine which includes a VO2 max set once a week and lesser zone two sets four times a week to maintain their fitness levels.
ChapterImproving Cardiovascular Fitness Through Cycling
Episode#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The amount of time you should dedicate to exercise each week depends on how much you are willing to put into it.
1:00:18 - 1:01:31 (01:12)
Summary
The amount of time you should dedicate to exercise each week depends on how much you are willing to put into it. With a portfolio approach, you can cover all the bases of strength, stability, aerobic efficiency, and peak aerobic power depending on your time availability.