416 | SIT vs HIIT | What type of exercise is best during menopause?
Physical therapists Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom compare SIT and HIIT training specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause. They define SIT as...
Exercise Physiology Podcasts
Explore podcast episodes covering exercise physiology from leading health experts including Andrew Huberman and Inigo San Millan.
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Essentials: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools | Jeff Cavaliere
Andrew Huberman interviews physical therapist and strength coach Jeff Cavaliere about designing effective exercise programs. Cavaliere recommends...
Essentials: Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
Andrew Huberman explains how temperature regulation is the most powerful variable for improving physical performance and recovery. He details the...
How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified physician trained in geriatrics and nutrition, about how skeletal muscle is the...
How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brain’s Health, Longevity & Performance
Andrew Huberman explains how different forms of exercise impact brain health and cognitive performance in both the short and long term. He covers...
Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist specializing in female-specific training, joins Huberman to discuss how women's...
Science of zone 2 cardiovascular exercise | Inigo San Millan, PhD
Simon Hill sits down with Dr. Inigo San Millan, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado and one of the world's foremost experts on...
Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
Andrew Huberman delivers a comprehensive deep dive into the science of palmar cooling and its dramatic effects on exercise performance. He...
#293 - AMA #57: High-intensity interval training: benefits, risks, protocols, and impact on longevity
Peter Attia breaks down the distinction between HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and SIT (sprint interval training) in this AMA episode...
How To Do Sprint Interval Training | S.I.T. Cardio Burns Belly Fat & Resets Hormones!
Julie Lohre demonstrates exactly how to perform sprint interval training (SIT), walking through a real-time workout with heart rate monitoring....
Dr. Herman Pontzer: How We Really Burn Calories & Lose Weight
Dr. Herman Pontzer discusses his groundbreaking research on how humans really burn calories. Challenges conventional thinking about exercise and...
561: How to do less cardio with better results | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.
Dr. Martin Gibala, author of The One Minute Workout, explains his research on sprint interval training at McMaster University. His landmark...
How Lactate Alkalinizes Your Muscles
Chris Masterjohn challenges the common misconception that lactate causes muscle acidification during exercise. He presents research showing that...
#67: Sprint Interval Training aka SIT
Lynn, a menopause fitness coach, breaks down sprint interval training (SIT) and why it's particularly beneficial for women in perimenopause and...
Welcome to Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin introduces his approach to performance science and the intersection of research and practical application.
#401 SIT vs HIIT! Which Is Best For You?
Personal trainer Kim Eagle does a detailed side-by-side comparison of sprint interval training (SIT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)...
#409 Cam Josse On His Transition from the Private Sector to Collegiate Coaching, Sled/Hill Training & More!
Joe DeFranco catches up with former coach Cam Josse, now an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Auburn University, about his transition...
114. VO2 Max Power Training, Quirks of Evolutionary Biology, and Start-Up Ideas!
David and Megan Roche, hosts of Some Work All Play, deliver a wide-ranging episode covering VO2 max power training for runners, fascinating quirks...
How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan
Andrew Huberman sits down with elite sprint coach Stuart McMillan, who has coached over 70 Olympians across nine Olympic Games. McMillan explains...
Zone 2 Training Explained: The Single Best Workout for Your Mitochondria | Dr. Inigo San Millan
Sarah Macklin interviews Dr. Inigo San Millan on why mitochondrial function represents the next frontier beyond VO2 max for understanding health...
Zone 2 Training and Cancer Metabolism: The Science Behind Peak Metabolic Health | Dr Inigo San Millan
Dr. Inigo San Millan discusses his research connecting zone 2 training, mitochondrial function, and cancer metabolism. He explains how skeletal...
How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance
Dr. Andy Galpin delivers a comprehensive solo episode on lactate metabolism, tracing the science from its discovery in sour milk in 1708 through...
Sodium Bicarbonate for Cyclists Deep Dive with Dr. Andy Sparks - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 482
Coach Jonathan Lee interviews Dr. Andy Sparks, an exercise physiology researcher at Edge Hill University and Liverpool John Moores University,...
How & Why to Strengthen Your Heart & Cardiovascular Fitness
In the inaugural episode of Perform, Dr. Andy Galpin delivers a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving cardiovascular fitness. He...
Sprint Interval Training (SIT)
Nikki Harris, a nutrition and fitness coach, explains why sprinting beats long-distance running for body composition goals. She compares SIT to...
#305 How I Program Loaded Carries, My Thoughts on RPE & More!
Elite strength coach Joe DeFranco shares his detailed approach to programming loaded carries for athletes and general fitness clients, drawing on...
The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline
Pavel Tsatsouline, world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and founder of StrongFirst, joins Andrew Huberman to discuss the most effective...
Lactate: The Key to Metabolic Health, Mitochondria, and Longevity | Dr Iñigo San Millán
In this follow-up conversation, Simon Hill and Dr. Inigo San Millan take a deep dive into lactate -- debunking the long-held myth that it is a...
Hydration for optimal health and performance | Stacy Sims, PhD
Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims joins Simon Hill to discuss the science of hydration, debunking common myths and...
Essentials: How to Build Endurance
Andrew Huberman breaks down the science of endurance into four distinct categories: muscular endurance, long-duration endurance, high-intensity...
Essentials: Lose Fat With Science-Based Tools
Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience of fat loss, focusing on how the nervous system — not just calories in versus calories out — governs fat...
Essentials: Build Muscle Size, Increase Strength & Improve Recovery
Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience and physiology of muscle growth, strength development, and recovery. He covers the three-tier motor...
How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance
Dr. Andy Galpin explains how performance-based blood testing differs from standard medical or disease-based blood panels. He covers how to choose...
Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford and Johns Hopkins-trained physician and host of The Drive podcast, about whether popular...
Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist and pioneer of metabolic psychiatry, explains how mitochondrial health is the unifying framework...
63. Using Palmar Cooling to Improve Performance | AVA Cooling Technology (Part 1)
Dr. Andrew Fix interviews Kyle Sela, a physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of AVA Cooling Technology, about the science and practical...
How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett
Andrew Huberman hosts Dr. Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and world-renowned movement expert, for a comprehensive discussion on...
#261 - Training for The Centenarian Decathlon: zone 2, VO2 max, stability, and strength | Peter Attia, M.D.
Peter Attia presents a live AMA celebrating his book Outlive, diving deep into the centenarian decathlon framework -- a personalized set of...
Build Muscle Size, Strength & Power With Science-Backed Programs
Dr. Andy Galpin explains protocols to build muscle hypertrophy, maximize strength, and develop power for athletic performance, health, and...
#085 Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging
Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Peter Attia, physician and author of Outlive, in an extensive conversation spanning cardiovascular disease, cancer...
#206 Sled/Prowler Training Guidelines for EVERY Goal!
Joe DeFranco delivers a comprehensive solo episode providing sled and prowler training guidelines for five major goals: strength, hypertrophy,...
Kyle Sela - Ava Cooling Technology (Palmar Cooling Device)
Shane Larson of The Gametime Guru interviews Kyle Sela, physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of AVA Cooling Technology, about his...
Zone 2 takeaways and an evidence-based 3 day cardio program for longevity | Drew Harrisberg, BSc
Simon Hill and exercise physiologist Drew Harrisberg unpack practical takeaways from Hill's previous deep-dive with Dr. Inigo San Millan on zone 2...
[EN] Inigo San Millan on Mitochondria, Lactate as a Fuel & Zone 2 Training || Episode #198
Sean from Upside Strength interviews Dr. Inigo San Millan, professor at the University of Colorado and performance director for Team UAE (coach of...
Episode 203: Are Barefoot Shoes Booming or Busting?!
Steve Sashen of Xero Shoes hosts a conversation about whether the barefoot shoe market is booming or busting. The episode features a perspective...
#206 - Exercising for longevity: strength, stability, zone 2, zone 5, and more
Peter Attia presents an early version of his centenarian decathlon framework, explaining how he developed the idea of backcasting from age 100 to...
The Anti-Aging Tool You Need: How KAATSU Will Change Your Life With Steven Munatones
Liz Wolfe of the Ideal Age podcast interviews KAATSU co-founder Steven Munatones about using blood flow optimization for anti-aging. They discuss...
Instructions for Boosting Cycling Performance with Sodium Bicarbonate (#219)
Coach Adam Pulford and sports dietitian Kristen Arnold discuss sodium bicarbonate as an ergogenic aid for cycling performance. They cover the...
Transform Your Health by Improving Metabolism, Hormone & Blood Sugar Regulation | Dr. Casey Means
Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and author of 'Good Energy,' explains how metabolic dysfunction is the root cause of most chronic...
The daily step count that cuts inflammation in half | Prof. Janet Lord
Professor Janet Lord, Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Aging at the University of Birmingham, joins ZOE to explain how chronic...
#96 Understanding Whole Body Vibration For Neuropathy Pain And Bone Health Dr Conviser PowerPlate
Logan Duvall interviews Dr. Jason Conviser, an exercise physiologist with a PhD and 45 years of clinical experience working with older adults and...
Episode #385- Why Grip Strength Predicts Death (And Why You Shouldn't Train It)
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki of Barbell Medicine take a nuanced, contrarian look at grip strength as a health metric. They argue...
Blood Flow Resistance Training
Maximizing Muscle Growth and Performance: The Science Behind Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training In the ever-evolving landscape of fitness and...
Q&A #117 - Interval training (HIIT and SIT) part 2: theory and application with expert guest Michael Rosenblat
Part 2 of the interval training Q&A with researcher Michael Rosenblat, covering practical application of HIIT and SIT for endurance athletes. They...
Episode 119: Bret Contreras, PhD - More Than Just "The Glute Guy"
Joe DeFranco and Bret Contreras, PhD, discuss glute training, heavy sled training research, vertical jump training, and the tension between...
The Barefoot Advantage: Steve Sashen on Minimalist Footwear and Athletic Performance
Steve Sashen, founder and CEO of Xero Shoes, joins the Run to the Top podcast to discuss his journey from returning to sprinting in his late 40s...
What types of intervals are most effective? A scientific analysis with Michael Rosenblat | EP#243
Researcher Michael Rosenblat presents findings from his meta-analysis comparing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus sprint interval...
Genetic Testing for Sports Performance
Dr. Andy Galpin discusses genetic testing for sports performance. Covers what genetic tests can and cannot tell you about athletic potential and...
EBPOM Highlight 2.22 | Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Training
This is a second broadcast of Professor Denny Levett's EBPOM conference presentation on preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT). She walks...
Q&A #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance
Host Michael answers a listener question about using sprint interval training during the triathlon off-season. He describes the standard SIT...
EBPOM 2019 | The INSPIRE trial; reducing post-op pulmonary complications
Professor Denny Levett presents the design and rationale for the INSPIRE trial at EBPOM 2019, a major NHS-funded pragmatic RCT evaluating...
Using EWOT to improve your endurance performance!? | #16 ft. Andy St. Germain
Phil Batterson and returning guest Andy St. Germain discuss Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) on the Critical Oxygen podcast. Andy shares his...
Episode 424: How Daily Walking Can Transform your Health
Integrative dietitian Allie Miller and co-host Becky Yu break down the latest research on why walking is one of the most underrated forms of...
EBPOM Highlight 1.22 | Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Training
Professor Denny Levett of Southampton presents on preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at the EBPOM conference. She explains that...
Ep. 99 BFR Training w/ Jeremy Loenneke
‘Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Mississippi, joins the show to break down the science of blood...
Getting High: Altitude Training
NASM-certified trainers Wendy Batts and Ken Miller break down the science and practical considerations of altitude training. They explain how...
Shake your way healthy? | Ep197
Dr. Gundry interviews Dr. Jason Conviser about the health benefits of whole body vibration therapy. Dr. Conviser shares the history of vibration...
Get Fit, Not Fried — The Benefits of Zone 2 Cardio
Brett McKay interviews hybrid athlete and coach Alex Viada on why most people skip zone 2 cardio entirely, jumping straight from rest to zone 3...
POETTS 2018 - Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Training | EBPOM World Congress 2018
Professor Denny Levett presents on preoperative inspiratory muscle training at the POETTS 2018 congress. She covers the epidemiology of...
EPI 100: The Benefits Of Blood Flow Restriction Training With Dr. Jeremy Loenneke. Is BFR Training Right For You?
Dr. Jeremy Loenneke discusses the science and practical application of blood flow restriction training for general health and longevity. He...
Why KAATSU Is a Fitness Game Changer - Discussion Between Steven Munatones & Dr. Mercola
Dr. Mercola interviews KAATSU Global co-founder Steven Munatones about why KAATSU is a game-changer for fitness and longevity. Munatones explains...
Episode 95: Increase Performance, Recovery, and Rehab Results with KAATSU
Steven Munatones (CEO of KAATSU Global) and retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle discuss how KAATSU differs from standard BFR and its...
TMHS 255: Reduce Body Fat & Increase Your Lifespan: The Surprising Benefits Of Walking
Shawn Stevenson delivers a comprehensive breakdown of why walking is the most underrated form of exercise. As a former strength and conditioning...
How To Train Your Grip Strength
Mike Bledsoe, Doug Larson, and Kenny Kane of Barbell Shrugged are joined by Dr. Andy Galpin to discuss grip strength training for CrossFit,...
Ep. #443: Does Blood Flow Restriction (Occlusion) Training Really Work?
‘Mike Matthews delivers a thorough, evidence-based breakdown of blood flow restriction training, cutting through both the hype and the skepticism....
#021 How Cryotherapy Affects the Brain, the Immune System, Metabolism, and Athletic Performance
Dr. Rhonda Patrick delivers a comprehensive solo deep-dive into the science of cryotherapy, cold water immersion, and their effects on the brain,...
422 - Build Strength and Muscle Fast with Occlusion Training
Brock Armstrong explains the science and practical application of occlusion (BFR) training, covering three mechanisms that drive its...
Ep. #237: Research Review: Dr. Mike Zourdos on Blood Flow Restriction Training
‘Dr. Mike Zourdos, assistant professor of exercise science at Florida Atlantic University and co-creator of the MASS research review, breaks down...
002- Demystifying Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr. Mario Novo
Dr. Mario Novo of The BFR Pros explains the deep mechanisms behind blood flow restriction training, going well beyond basic hypertrophy. He...
SPC113 - Inspiratory Muscle Training for Cycling Endurance
Damien Roos of the Semi-Pro Cycling Podcast delivers a detailed breakdown of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for cycling endurance, drawing from...
SS 139 - Occlusion Training... Silly or Science?
Grant and Coach Brandon Heavey break down the science behind occlusion training (BFR) in their characteristically humorous style. Brandon explains...
S2 Ep. 46: Everything You Need to Know About Blood Flow Restriction Training, Tips on Injury-Proofing, and a Hint of Financial Fitness with Dr. Zachary Long
Physical therapist Dr. Zachary Long of The Barbell Physio explains the science behind blood flow restriction training, its origins in military...