Optimal Performance

271 Weightlifting Is Waste Of Time, So Is Cardio - With Dr. John Jaquish


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Dr. John Jaquish Returns to the OPP for a third time to dig into the scientific research that supports variable resistance for health and strength. 

I've been using X3 for over two years with stunning results. 

I'm in the best shape of my life and I only work out 10 min a day. 6 days a week.

In this mind-blowing episode we cover:

•8 NFL Players, NBA Players, Including Miami Heat and 20+ Elite Athletes

•Canadian Olympic Athlete using X3 and Carnivore

•Injuries from 1 rep max on bench can be career enders

•The definition of variable resistance and why it works so well. AND how other systems do it incorrectly

•Debunking the poorly designed variable resistance research

•Elite, Trained and Untrained studies on variable resistance

•Why Variable Resistance Training has not been widely adopted.

•Why Cardio is also a waste of time

•How your body adapts to chronic cardio.

•Science shows that cardiac health is better achieved through strength training

•Hot the fitness industry is failing all of us

•Equipment, protocols, Education haven’t changed and it needs to be reimagined

•Testosterone boosting with x3 - How it works.

•Must move heavy weight to get testosterone benefits

•How important protein ratios are. 1gram of protein per pound of body weight. 200 lbs = 2 lbs of steak

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