(Part 2 of 6) How to assess and improve all aspects of your fitness - Dr Hubarman podcast summary
Author - Ravi Kulkarni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyDLbrZK75U Dr. Andy Galpin: Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series (Part 2 of 6) Advantages of strength and hypertrophy training You begin to lose muscle with age, but you lose strength and power at faster rates. You also lose function in your limbs due to lack of use. Four principles of strength training: adherence, progressive overload, individualization and targeted. Strength and power building and muscle building (hypertrophy) are related but not identical. To build strength and power, use higher weights and fewer repetitions (3-5) and to build muscles lower weights and more repetitions (8-12). Strength training impacts neuronal signaling, gene expression protein synthesis and muscle growth. To optimize benefits, exercise muscle groups every 48 hours. Other benefits: strong bones, better mood, better mental health. Warmup is necessary, but don’t o...