Bonus Episode: Can Your Cholesterol Be TOO Low? Why Starting is Hard, & Your Cardio Time-Hack

Bonus Episode: Can Your Cholesterol Be TOO Low? Why Starting is Hard, & Your Cardio Time-Hack

Author: Barbell Medicine October 16, 2025 Duration: 47:13
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This episode tackles major debates in health and performance! We resolve the question of whether your cholesterol (LDL/ApoB) can ever be "too low" by examining genetic and clinical trial evidence. We dive into the psychology of starting—explaining the "dread" before a task as psychological inertia—and offer actionable tips to overcome it. Finally, we cover optimizing time-limited cardio with high-intensity strategies.

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Timestamps

2:43 | Is there such a thing as too low of a cholesterol level (specifically LDL and ApoB)?

27:45:00 Is it normal to not feel motivated to do a task before doing it, but get the inclination after starting?

32:00 :How to improve cardio when you have limited time (two 30-minute sessions/week)?


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LDL/ApoB

Starting something new

Cardio



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