Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
Dr Mike T. Nelson returns to set the fitness industry ablaze with the claim that Zone 2 cardio is overrated and not particularly effective for most people.
Mike goes into detail on:
Why he feels Zone 3 cardio is substantially more effective and efficient than Zone 2
What the evidence and research says about Zone 2 and Zone 3
The cardiovascular adaptations actually happening in Zone 2 and Zone 3
What Zone 3 cardio should look and feel like
Mike’s 6-minute Zone 3 training protocol
Why step count is still important
Should most lifters worry about the interference effect
Mike’s thoughts on The Enhanced Games
Does high-dose creatine help when sleep deprived
And much more
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CHAPTERS
00:50 Why Skip Zone 2
02:42 Zone 3 For Lifters
05:01 General Population Reality
06:42 Elite Athlete Context
12:02 Is Zone 2 Still Useful
15:18 Walking, Steps, and Longevity
23:30 Zone 3 Talk Test
26:56 The 6-Minute Protocol
27:52 VO2 Max Interval Planning
29:15 Pacing and RPE
32:37 Interference Effect Basics
35:46 Women and Cardio Myths
41:25 Intensity vs Adaptations
44:35 The Enhanced Games Debate
53:27 Creatine for Sleep Loss
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