Athletic Background and Comparisons
The Peter Attia Drive
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Jan 15 2024 21m
Chapter 1 1 min
Overview of exercise topicsChapter 2 8 mins
Importance of training with a goal in mind, the Centenarian Decathlon, and the natural decline of fitness with ageChapter 3 4 mins
The four pillars of exerciseChapter 4 8 mins
Measuring peak aerobic output with VO2max, and the importance of VO2max as a predictor of longevityChapter 5 1 min
Measuring aerobic efficiency with zone 2Chapter 6 2 mins
Measuring and tracking muscle mass and strengthChapter 7 5 mins
Case study of a fit person with a neglected pillar: why adding more training volume may not the best strategyChapter 8 3 mins
Periodization training: what it is and why it is beneficialChapter 9 4 mins
Periodization case study: high cardio fitness, lacking muscle and strengthChapter 10 3 mins
Periodization case study: adequate muscle, low cardio fitnessChapter 11 7 mins
Case study: significant improvement needed across all exercise pillarsChapter 12 4 mins
Best ways to do zone 2 exercise and how to use relative perceived exertion (RPE) to find your zone 2 levelChapter 13 9 mins
How the body responds to physical and emotional stress, its impact on training, and the consequences of chronic stressChapter 14 2 mins
The difference between “good” stress and “bad” or chronic stressChapter 15 5 mins
The complex relationship between exercise and stress, and the importance of adjusting exercise goals during high-stress periodsChapter 16 1 min
Clues that stress may be impacting your trainingChapter 17 10 mins
The use of wearables and devices for tracking trends and making decisions related to trainingChapter 18
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