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Links for this episode:

The Science Page on Carol Bike’s website

Effect of Number of Sprints in an SIT Session on Change in V˙O2max: A Meta-analysis

Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training is More Effective at Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardiometabolic Health than Traditional Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training

Episode Overview:

0:00:01 The Clear Benefits of Exercise
0:00:52 Cardio Respiratory Fitness and VO2 Max
0:04:03 The Carol Bike: Efficient and Effective Exercise
0:08:42 Sprint and Recovery: The Key to Easy Exercise Habits
0:12:25 Addressing the Lack of Time for Exercise and the Inactivity Epidemic
0:16:05 The Power of Short 20-Second Sprints
0:21:02 Triggering Physiological Adaptations through Sprints
0:24:16 The Benefits of Two to Three 20-Second Sprints
0:28:35 Calorie Consumption vs. Actual Exercise
0:33:12 Significant Physiological Changes with MEDS-Z Score Reduction
0:36:36 The Benefits of the Carol Bike for REHIT Protocols
0:41:12 Personalized Workouts for All Ages and Abilities
0:45:33 Aging Process and Decline in Aerobic Capacity
0:50:27 Exercise with Specific Purpose and Long-Term Commitment
0:54:02 Zone 2 Training: Popular but Few Academic Studies
0:57:08 Enjoy Cycling with Zwift and Peloton Digital on Carol Bike
1:00:36 FTP Test: Pushing Limits and Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
1:04:15 Anaerobic workout measurement and its relation to VO2 max
1:11:25 Important Legal and Medical Disclaimer