Chapter
The Importance of Fueling Your Body for Physical and Mental Effort
30:31 - 36:21 (05:50)
The heart and lungs distribute oxygen and fuel sources, such as glucose and stored fuel in the liver and muscles, which are used to engage in physical and mental exertion. Proper nutrition is important in supplying the body with the necessary fuel sources to succeed in both types of effort.
Clips
Dr. Mike T. Nelson explains the correlation between heart rate variability and performance by providing insight on how the body generates fuel for effort in various activities such as exercising and cognitive functioning.
30:31 - 32:05 (01:34)
Summary
Dr. Mike T. Nelson explains the correlation between heart rate variability and performance by providing insight on how the body generates fuel for effort in various activities such as exercising and cognitive functioning.
ChapterThe Importance of Fueling Your Body for Physical and Mental Effort
EpisodeHow To Build Endurance In Your Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
Our bodies use food as fuel by breaking it down and burning the glucose in our bloodstream or stored fuel in our liver and muscles.
32:05 - 33:33 (01:28)
Summary
Our bodies use food as fuel by breaking it down and burning the glucose in our bloodstream or stored fuel in our liver and muscles. Oxygen plays a crucial role in this process as it's needed for the conversion of carbohydrates and fats, and the heart and lungs help distribute it along with the fuel sources.
ChapterThe Importance of Fueling Your Body for Physical and Mental Effort
EpisodeHow To Build Endurance In Your Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses the different types of endurance and how to build them through protocols involving high-intensity interval training, weight lifting, and more.
33:33 - 36:21 (02:48)
Summary
This podcast discusses the different types of endurance and how to build them through protocols involving high-intensity interval training, weight lifting, and more. The podcast covers the effects on blood, heart muscles, and neurons.