This Is the Most Powerful Longevity Drug | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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April 2nd 2024
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Cardiorespiratory fitness as measured by VO2 max is the best biomarker for longevity. In this video, expect to learn:
- How Rhonda defines "vigorous exercise" in terms of percentage of max heart rate
- Why you have the most to gain in terms of lifespan benefits if you have a low VO2 max
- Why having a low VO2 max is comparable to smoking & having heart disease
- Why solely doing zone 2 cardio doesn't guarantee VO2 max improvements
- Rhonda's recommended exercise protocol for increasing VO2 max
- How to estimate your VO2 max without a lab
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- Consistency in daily activity rhythms can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and walking efficiency up to 20% in older adults.
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- Replacing just 30 minutes of daily sedentary time with physical activity reduces risk of further cardiac events or death by 61% in heart attack survivors.
- Hot or cold water immersion after intense exercise does not speed recovery in women, despite immediate physiological effects.
- High-intensity interval training boosts brain metabolism in both younger and older adults, potentially protecting cognitive function in brain areas vulnerable to early Alzheimer's-related changes.
