In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart breaks down the science behind VO2 max, your body’s ability to use oxygen efficiently, and why it’s not just for elite athletes. Dr. Hart covers five key ways to improve your cardiovascular fitness such as: Zone 2 training and high-intensity workouts to strength training and sauna sessions. Dr. Hart also covers simple techniques like nasal breathing and explores the latest research on supplements and peptides that could give you an edge.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart
(0:15) Dr. Hart covers a solo episode on: Optimizing Cardiovascular Health
(0:45) Benefits of improving VO2 max
(3:00) Five methods to improve cardiovascular health
(3:15) One - mitochondrial biogenesis & zone 2 training
(3:30) Why zone 2 cardio matters
(7:00) How much zone 2 cardio does one need for general health
(10:00) Benefits of fasting and ketosis
(11:30) Benefits of exogenous ketones
(12:30) Cold exposure & high rep training for mitochondrial growth
(16:00) Two - lactate threshold & high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
(21:00) Supplements for boosting lactate threshold - beta-alanine, citrulline malate
(26:30) Three - stroke volume & cardiac output
(33:00) The role of sauna & heat therapy
(34:00) Four - capillary density & oxygen transport
(34:30) High rep training
(36:30) Five - respiratory efficiency & CO2 tolerance
(38:00) Benefits of mouth taping
(40:30) Recap
(44:00) Peptides worth exploring
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.
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