This Is the Optimal Exercise Routine
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Dr. Benjamin Levine, has shown that with the right exercise protocol, people who were sedentary most of their lives could reverse up to 20 years of heart aging. He's is one of the world's leading experts in understanding how the heart adapts under a variety of conditions, whether that's exercise, elite athleticism, or hospital bedrest.
In this video, Dr. Levine & Rhonda discuss:
- Why it's essential you make exercise part of your personal hygiene
- His exercise "prescription for life"
- How to balance moderate-intensity & high-intensity training
- How to know whether you're in zone 2 when doing cardio
- Why it's paramount you mix up your exercise routine
- Why cardiorespiratory fitness is like a retirement fund
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