Aging and Fitness
Staying powerful as we age requires a balance of high-intensity training and cardiovascular exercise. Incorporating one to two days of sprint intervals can help maintain muscle fiber quality, while zone two training offers a recoverable way to enhance endurance. It's essential to avoid the trap of excessive moderate-intensity workouts, ensuring a mix of high and low-intensity activities for optimal health and enjoyment.In this clip
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543: How women should eat, exercise, & recover to gain lean muscle | Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D., exercise physiologist
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Is it correct that moderate intensity for cardio is not recommended and that you should move between true high intensity and zone 2 training, as mentioned in the episode How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness and the clip Exercise Intensity Insights, as well as in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Understanding Exercise Zones?
Is it correct that moderate intensity for cardio is not recommended and that you should move between true high intensity and zone 2 training, as mentioned in the episode How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness and the clip Exercise Intensity Insights, as well as in the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Understanding Exercise Zones?
I am a woman training mainly for hypertrophy but looking to stay well-rounded in my fitness. I lift weights 5x per week and run at a Zone 2 pace for 30-45 minutes twice a week. Considering steady-state cardio, high-intensity cardio, and resistance training, what changes should I make to this routine? I'm considering adding sprints once a week, but how often should I be doing any of these activities, and should I increase the amount of cardio or lifting I do?