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Aliquot #113: Is resistance training a type of aerobic exercise?

Oct 17, 2024

“In this Aliquot, Drs. Martin Gibala, Brad Schoenfeld, and Mark Mattson share their thoughts on the importance of resistance training and how its aerobic qualities boost cardiovascular health while optimizing your workout's time efficiency.”

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Duration: 29m 50s
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Aliquot #116: Testosterone Optimization Strategies for Men

Dec 9, 2024

“Beyond its role in sexual development, testosterone is important for overall health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even cognitive function. Testosterone is also a highly contested topic, especially in the context of resistance exercise, lifestyle, and managing low testosterone.”

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Duration: 29m 53s
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Aliquot #117: The Science of Lactate in Brain Performance

Dec 20, 2024

“A key component in these processes is the lactate shuttle – a metabolic pathway that facilitates the movement of lactate between tissues so it can be used as an energy source, effectively recycling it and supporting sustained exercise performance.”

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Duration: 43m 3s
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Aliquot #118: How to Optimize Recovery and Prevent Overtraining

Dec 31, 2024

“In this Aliquot, cardiologist Ben Levine, nutritional scientist and champion powerlifter Layne Norton, and I discuss the importance of recovery, how best to approach it, and some surprising, often overlooked aspects of this important part of fitness.”

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Duration: 53m 44s
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Aliquot #120: How the Experts Build Muscle Mass

Jan 21, 2025

“Part 3 of this series focuses on maximizing and maintaining muscle mass—an essential part of long-term health and fitness—with insights from exercise physiologist and nutrition expert Dr. Luc van Loon and exercise scientist Layne Norton.”

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Duration: 43m 6s
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Aliquot #121: Harnessing Natural Light for Better Sleep

Feb 12, 2025

“Imagine a drug that improves sleep, reduces stress, sharpens focus, and boosts mood—without cost or side effects. That "drug" is light. Natural light is more than just illumination; it's a potent regulator of our body's internal clock, driving critical processes like hormone release and sleep-wake cycles.”

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Duration: 39m 45s
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Aliquot #123: Diet & Lifestyle Strategies for Optimizing Eye Health

Mar 10, 2025

“Maintaining healthy vision is more than just correcting eyesight—it's about nourishing your eyes, practicing good habits, and exploring cutting-edge tools and techniques to protect and enhance your vision. In this Aliquot, you'll hear expert insights from Drs.”

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Duration: 20m 4s
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Aliquot #127: The Promise and Peril of Stimulants for Focus

May 19, 2025

“Cognitive enhancement is a hot topic, but the best ways to sharpen focus, boost motivation, and support brain health aren't always clear-cut. Stimulants like nicotine and caffeine offer immediate benefits but come with trade-offs—some minor, others riskier.”

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Duration: 20m 36s
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Aliquot #132: Mitigating the Harms of Air Pollution

Aug 1, 2025

“Air pollution leaves a biological fingerprint on our lungs, our blood vessels, and even our brains, eroding the body's defenses, triggering inflammation, weakening the blood-brain barrier, and accelerating cognitive decline.”

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Duration: 30m 26s
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Aliquot #138: Why Sedation Isn't Sleep and What Actually Works

Nov 25, 2025

“From THC, CBD, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine to melatonin, magnesium, glycine, and calming botanicals, these compounds can either support restorative sleep or subtly hijack it, changing REM, deep sleep, and circadian timing in ways we often do not feel until the next day.”

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Duration: 50m 12s
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