A lot of stuff that’s been mentioned before:pleaseNot really a fan of learning via podcasts, but this is a really good one about exercise and longevity. It hits upon the major talking points about the type/intensity/duration with practical applications of exercise physiology data, with scientific references sprinkled throughout. I definitely learned something.
Thanks. Can you give us a summary? Thanks.
Exercise is really important for healthy aging; physical fitness is one of the best predictors of all-cause mortality.
Being elite physically, as measured by vO2 max, improves survival five-fold over the least fit. And the biggest benefit is seen between the least fit and second lowest fitness quintile, so you don’t have to be an Olympian to get a lot of bang for your exercise buck.
For comparison purposes, smoking, or having diabetes increases risk of death ~40%.
It’s important to exercise regularly, both at a basal level (Zone 2, like brisk walking, where you can speak comfortably while exercising) and at lactate threshold (all out, HR zone 4/5, like 4 minute run/walk intervals). The latter helps bump up vO2 max, and may stave off dementia via something called BDNF.
150-300 minutes/week of mild-moderate exercise, or half as much high intensity + 2 sessions of strength training/week is recommended.
Resistance training is also associated with longevity. Both cardiovascular and strength training stimulate adaptations which preserve muscle, which is critical as we enter old age (65+).
Being sedentary for extended periods is detrimental to health. The podcast guest recommended exercise “snacks” - activity, rather than sitting, every 30 minutes at work.
A lot of stuff that’s been mentioned before:pleaseNot really a fan of learning via podcasts, but this is a really good one about exercise and longevity. It hits upon the major talking points about the type/intensity/duration with practical applications of exercise physiology data, with scientific references sprinkled throughout. I definitely learned something.
Thanks. Can you give us a summary? Thanks.
Exercise is really important for healthy aging; physical fitness is one of the best predictors of all-cause mortality.
Being elite physically, as measured by vO2 max, improves survival five-fold over the least fit. And the biggest benefit is seen between the least fit and second lowest fitness quintile, so you don’t have to be an Olympian to get a lot of bang for your exercise buck.
For comparison purposes, smoking, or having diabetes increases risk of death ~40%.
It’s important to exercise regularly, both at a basal level (Zone 2, like brisk walking, where you can speak comfortably while exercising) and at lactate threshold (all out, HR zone 4/5, like 4 minute run/walk intervals). The latter helps bump up vO2 max, and may stave off dementia via something called BDNF.
150-300 minutes/week of mild-moderate exercise, or half as much high intensity + 2 sessions of strength training/week is recommended.
Resistance training is also associated with longevity. Both cardiovascular and strength training stimulate adaptations which preserve muscle, which is critical as we enter old age (65+).
Being sedentary for extended periods is detrimental to health. The podcast guest recommended exercise “snacks” - activity, rather than sitting, every 30 minutes at work.
Thank you. The one I see differing opinions on, and one I care about is the how much high intensity is needed. Seems like some talk just regular walking is enough but others say no, that you also must have the high intensity.
I knew if I stayed committed there would be a payoff.From the NYT article linked above: Research consistently finds that people who are classified as overweight have a lower risk of death than those who are normal or underweight.
Fatties rejoice!
It also mentions some problems with that finding, not the least of which is undiagnosed disease being the cause of weight loss, and smokers being included in early studies. When smokers and people diagnosed with stuff like cancer contributing to weight loss are excluded, the healthiest BMI is between 20-22, or possibly lower.From the NYT article linked above: Research consistently finds that people who are classified as overweight have a lower risk of death than those who are normal or underweight.
Fatties rejoice!
It's all a balance, as high intensity stuff is more likely to cause injury. And being injured can sideline you from consistent exercise, and/or cause chronic pain.A lot of stuff that’s been mentioned before:pleaseNot really a fan of learning via podcasts, but this is a really good one about exercise and longevity. It hits upon the major talking points about the type/intensity/duration with practical applications of exercise physiology data, with scientific references sprinkled throughout. I definitely learned something.
Thanks. Can you give us a summary? Thanks.
Exercise is really important for healthy aging; physical fitness is one of the best predictors of all-cause mortality.
Being elite physically, as measured by vO2 max, improves survival five-fold over the least fit. And the biggest benefit is seen between the least fit and second lowest fitness quintile, so you don’t have to be an Olympian to get a lot of bang for your exercise buck.
For comparison purposes, smoking, or having diabetes increases risk of death ~40%.
It’s important to exercise regularly, both at a basal level (Zone 2, like brisk walking, where you can speak comfortably while exercising) and at lactate threshold (all out, HR zone 4/5, like 4 minute run/walk intervals). The latter helps bump up vO2 max, and may stave off dementia via something called BDNF.
150-300 minutes/week of mild-moderate exercise, or half as much high intensity + 2 sessions of strength training/week is recommended.
Resistance training is also associated with longevity. Both cardiovascular and strength training stimulate adaptations which preserve muscle, which is critical as we enter old age (65+).
Being sedentary for extended periods is detrimental to health. The podcast guest recommended exercise “snacks” - activity, rather than sitting, every 30 minutes at work.
Thank you. The one I see differing opinions on, and one I care about is the how much high intensity is needed. Seems like some talk just regular walking is enough but others say no, that you also must have the high intensity.
@Terminalxylem is spot on. Walking is very good, especially incorporating hills in the walks. That will get heart pumping for sure.It's all a balance, as high intensity stuff is more likely to cause injury. And being injured can sideline you from consistent exercise, and/or cause chronic pain.A lot of stuff that’s been mentioned before:pleaseNot really a fan of learning via podcasts, but this is a really good one about exercise and longevity. It hits upon the major talking points about the type/intensity/duration with practical applications of exercise physiology data, with scientific references sprinkled throughout. I definitely learned something.
Thanks. Can you give us a summary? Thanks.
Exercise is really important for healthy aging; physical fitness is one of the best predictors of all-cause mortality.
Being elite physically, as measured by vO2 max, improves survival five-fold over the least fit. And the biggest benefit is seen between the least fit and second lowest fitness quintile, so you don’t have to be an Olympian to get a lot of bang for your exercise buck.
For comparison purposes, smoking, or having diabetes increases risk of death ~40%.
It’s important to exercise regularly, both at a basal level (Zone 2, like brisk walking, where you can speak comfortably while exercising) and at lactate threshold (all out, HR zone 4/5, like 4 minute run/walk intervals). The latter helps bump up vO2 max, and may stave off dementia via something called BDNF.
150-300 minutes/week of mild-moderate exercise, or half as much high intensity + 2 sessions of strength training/week is recommended.
Resistance training is also associated with longevity. Both cardiovascular and strength training stimulate adaptations which preserve muscle, which is critical as we enter old age (65+).
Being sedentary for extended periods is detrimental to health. The podcast guest recommended exercise “snacks” - activity, rather than sitting, every 30 minutes at work.
Thank you. The one I see differing opinions on, and one I care about is the how much high intensity is needed. Seems like some talk just regular walking is enough but others say no, that you also must have the high intensity.
The video says both are important, and recommends a base of consistent low-moderate intensity exercise (like 30-60 minutes of walking a day), with a few (2-3) sessions of 4x4 minute high intensity intervals. Plus resistance exercise 2X/week (men tend to overdo this part of the equation, at the expense of CV fitness).
They go on to say you can use streetlights as markers for beginner intervals - walk from one to the next, then try briskly walking between the next two, followed by usual walking speed, etc. You gradually ramp up the quick speed segments, such that eventually you're sprinting between every other set of lights.
But @notoriousbill is right, vO2 max won't really budge with casual walking (unless you're starting from extremely deconditioned/sedentary).
All that said, you don't need to train for ultramarathons, or participate in CrossFit, to attain a decent vO2 max.
I prefer ramping up my HR walking hills, to avoid wear and tear on my joints. And while I won't be winning any races with the 10K guys, I also am probably less likely to need a knee replacement. I'm willing to accept that trade-off.
ETA Between walking hills, hiking, climbing, and skiing, in some combination, most days of the year, I've been able to attain a vO2 max around the 95th percentile for my age and gender (per iWatch estimates, which are ?validity).