Strength Training Insights
Weight training with lower repetitions and longer rest periods leads to greater strength gains compared to higher repetitions and endurance activities. Recovery is crucial; a simple carbon dioxide tolerance test can indicate whether your nervous system has adequately recovered. Most people benefit from one to two full rest days per week, especially if they struggle to extend their exhale during the CO2 test, signaling elevated stress levels.In this clip
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What are good exhale times to achieve for CO2 tolerance as discussed in the episode Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery | Huberman Lab Podcast #22 and the clip Carbon Dioxide Tolerance?
What are good exhale times to achieve for CO2 tolerance as discussed in the episode Science of Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery | Huberman Lab Podcast #22 and the clip Carbon Dioxide Tolerance?