Optimizing Maximum Oxygen Intake
The Peter Attia Drive
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Mar 18 2024 2h 33m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Olav’s background, expertise in exercise physiology, coaching experience, and interest in the extremes of human capabilityChapter 2 10 mins
The processes of energy conversion within the human body and its implications for performanceChapter 3 14 mins
Improving movement efficiency, and the importance of mindfulness in training to optimize performanceChapter 4 9 mins
The relationship between VO2 max, power output, and endurance performance in different sporting contextsChapter 5 9 mins
How VO2 max is measured in the lab, and why it’s a crucial predictor of both lifespan and quality of lifeChapter 6 11 mins
Absolute vs relative VO2 max, the significance of functional threshold power in cycling, and the importance of longer duration tests for accurate assessmentsChapter 7 10 mins
Portable VO2 testing devices as a practical alternative to lab-based testsChapter 8 7 mins
The complexities of measuring ventilation and its impact on performance metrics like VO2 max and heart rateChapter 9 9 mins
Training interventions to increase VO2 max, and factors that impact performance outcomesChapter 10 8 mins
The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) and endurance sports, and how factors such as diet composition and exercise intensity influence RER values and performanceChapter 11 21 mins
Science-guided training for versatile athletes: maximizing VO2 max, power, torque, and cadence in cycling, and the importance of incorporating diverse stimuli to enhance performanceChapter 12 3 mins
Physiological limitations on VO2 maxChapter 13 4 mins
The different energy systems used during work, and other things to monitor like VCO2 and heart rateChapter 14 12 mins
Lactate threshold and other metrics to guide your trainingChapter 15 10 mins
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