Angela is joined by Ulrich Dempfle to discuss the critical role of cardiorespiratory fitness and VO2 max in promoting longevity and overall health. They delve into the importance of maintaining aerobic capacity, especially as we age, and how VO2 max is a significant health marker that can reduce mortality risk more than smoking, diabetes, and obesity combined.

Ulrich also highlights the innovative ReHIT (Reduced Exertion High Intensity Interval Training) method, which allows individuals to achieve substantial fitness gains in just a few minutes a week, making it an efficient alternative to traditional exercise routines.

 

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

Importance of VO2 Max for Longevity: VO2 max is a critical health marker; increasing it can greatly extend lifespan and quality of life.

Benefits of Rehit Training: Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training (rehit) improves VO2 max, mitochondrial health, and insulin sensitivity with minimal time.

Enhanced Metabolic Health: Rehit lowers risk for metabolic diseases, significantly reducing body fat and improving insulin sensitivity.

Carol Bike Technology: AI-powered resistance adjusts for optimal rehit training, delivering high-intensity benefits safely and efficiently.

 

TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 

00:04 - Minimum effective dose of exercise and the science behind rehit training.

00:35 - Introduction to the High-Performance Health podcast and VO2 max.

07:21 - The significant impact of VO2 max on longevity.

08:24 - VO2 max decline and exercise to counteract aging.

11:03 - Fast-twitch muscle decline with age, especially in women.

12:26 - Explaining rehit and its benefits for time efficiency.

20:33 - Mitochondrial biogenesis through rehit training.

32:38 - Cortisol management benefits of short, high-intensity training.

47:22 - Improved metabolic health and reduced disease risk with rehit.

56:26 - Safety and injury reduction with rehit on the Carol Bike.

59:18 - Carol Bike's 100-day risk-free trial and return policy.

 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.

The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode.

 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ulrich Dempfle, CEO and co-founder of CAROL, built on his background in mechanical engineering to develop the world’s only Reduced Exertion HIIT (REHIT) bike, alongside leading exercise researchers.  

Ulrich heads up all aspects of product development at CAROL—from data science to software and hardware. Making him the perfect person to talk you through the science and technology behind CAROL’s signature workout.

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