Brady Holmer@Brady_HWhy do endurance athletes need low-intensity training? Elite runners, cyclists, and triathletes—the fastest athletes out there—spend SO much time training slow. A recent perspective article explores seven hypotheses why. 🧵Opens with a question
Brady Holmer@Brady_HL-Glutamine has been added to my supplement stack recently. Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) has me convinced on its benefits for immune health—especially reducing upper respiratory tract infections in endurance athletes. Also potential for intestinal barrier/gut health.Opens with an observation
Brady Holmer@Brady_HWhat are the most important factors for achieving longevity? In this study, chances of living to 100+ were higher among: - Never smokers (25%) - Regular exercisers (31%) - Those with a greater dietary diversity (23%) What didn’t predict longevity? - Alcohol intake - BMIOpens with a question
Brady Holmer@Brady_HNew journal club episode with @foundmyfitness on a study that reshapes how we think about physical activity intensity. It's always a pleasure to sit down and nerd out with Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Check it out!Opens with an observation