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Strength and cardiorespiratory fitness are great proxies for overall body health
1:04:48 - 1:15:14 (10:26)
Improvements in all-cause mortality are associated with increased levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, which is a great proxy for overall body strength and muscle mass. Strength is more important than muscle mass, but muscle mass is still a good proxy for strength.
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Metrics such as BMD, ALMI, FFMI, and VAT are more important than body fat percentage.
1:04:48 - 1:06:42 (01:54)
Summary
Metrics such as BMD, ALMI, FFMI, and VAT are more important than body fat percentage. Understanding how these metrics are affected by diets and time restricted feeding is crucial.
ChapterStrength and cardiorespiratory fitness are great proxies for overall body health
Episode#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Contrary to popular belief, a person needs more protein than the recommended daily allowance to thrive rather than just survive.
1:06:42 - 1:08:59 (02:17)
Summary
Contrary to popular belief, a person needs more protein than the recommended daily allowance to thrive rather than just survive. One requires almost two grams per kilogram or about a gram per pound of body weight to thrive, and kidneys will face difficulties handling excess nitrogen beyond three to four grams per kilogram.
ChapterStrength and cardiorespiratory fitness are great proxies for overall body health
Episode#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Cardiorespiratory fitness is a key metric in evaluating all-cause mortality risk, with improvements in fitness level shown to outweigh risk factors such as smoking or diabetes.
1:08:59 - 1:13:06 (04:07)
Summary
Cardiorespiratory fitness is a key metric in evaluating all-cause mortality risk, with improvements in fitness level shown to outweigh risk factors such as smoking or diabetes. VO2 max and strength are proxy metrics that can be used to track progress towards higher fitness levels.
ChapterStrength and cardiorespiratory fitness are great proxies for overall body health
Episode#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The strength of your grip affects the overall effectiveness of your weightlifting routine as it creates tension between your upper body and the bar.
1:13:06 - 1:15:14 (02:08)
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The strength of your grip affects the overall effectiveness of your weightlifting routine as it creates tension between your upper body and the bar. Weak grip strength can compromise your lift and overall performance.