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The Optimal Dose of Exercise for Longevity
TLDR Exploring the concept of the J curve, this episode discusses the risks associated with excessive physical activity and the optimal level of exercise for longevity and health benefits. METs are used to measure exercise intensity, with higher values indicating more strenuous activity, and MET hours quantify total exercise volume over time.
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00:00
The episode explores the question of whether there is such a thing as too much exercise, delving into the concept of the J curve and the risks associated with exceeding a certain level of physical activity.
02:27
The episode delves into the topic of exercise and explores the optimal dose for longevity, addressing the confusion and differing opinions in the literature on the subject.
04:48
Exercise, like nutrition, has an optimal level for health benefits, and exploring the question of whether one can exercise too much is important due to its significant impact on reducing mortality across various chronic diseases.
07:17
Exercise has significant metabolic benefits, especially in improving glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity, with one way to measure exercise intensity being METs.
09:52
METs measure the intensity of various activities, with higher MET values indicating more strenuous exercise, and MET hours are a way to quantify total exercise volume over time.
12:18
Exercise volume can be quantified using MET hours, which take into account both the duration and intensity of physical activity.
14:36
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Health & Fitness
