sweet 16 episode the Mike O’Hearn Show issued in iron generationon the YouTube channel on September 23, 2022. For a rare in the series, the episode featured the second part of an earlier interview on episode 10 with body-builder and weight lifter Stan Efferding.
Efferding and O’Hearn previously discussed the mindset regarding the limits of the body. The discussion delved into the understanding that the body is “regenerative, not degenerative,” which can influence the way one acts. training Y Recovery. In episode 16, the duo went back and forth about cardio — how to use it, ways it is abused, and more. Check it out below:
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People always get territorial about cardio.
Efferding went on to say that cardio has a variety of benefits that differ for sedentary versus active people. She agreed to the cardiovascular benefits of an elevated level heart rate for a longer period. The example of a bodybuilder inherently includes more cardio in his routines than weight lifterssince the former tends to train more frequently with Greater volume.
Cardio may not be as important as fitness level or strength level.
Efferding suggests that those who meet the expected metrics for VO2 max have greater longevity than those who don’t, even if those who don’t do more cardio.
Cardio is not necessarily a requirement.
When measuring health, measurable VO2 max is “best,” according to Efferding. While cardiovascular exercise may not be necessary, it does have benefits, particularly affecting performance. For anyone who lifts weights, having a better cardiovascular workout likely translates to being able to perform more volume during a lifting session. train more oftenor potentially even retrieve faster.
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If one were to perform cardio, the cardio itself is not the reason why it might be worth the effort, but rather the benefits derived from that effort. More simply, there is value in measuring or tracking cardio to see if there is any progression. Be sure to watch the full interview for all of Efferding’s insights on balancing cardio for benefits with fewer diminishing returns.
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