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Physiology Friday #319: Studies from the Endurance World (May Edition)
Supershoes and injury risks; why women are more 'durable,' than men; ice baths and interval training; and more!
May 22
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #318: What Separates Good Endurance Athletes From Great Ones?
VO₂ max remains king. But it's just one piece of a larger puzzle.
May 15
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #317: Should You Align Your Workout with Your Chronotype?
The same exercise produces twice the benefit when it's timed to one's "biological sweet spot."
May 8
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Brady Holmer
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The Benefits (and Science) of Walking with Weight
Michael Easter of 'Two Percent' joins me to talk about why athletes, runners, and everyone else should carry heavy things.
May 5
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #316: What Happens to Your Brain after a Marathon?
The science of why we're (temporarily) dumber after a race.
May 1
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Brady Holmer
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April 2026
Physiology Friday #315: Is Your Wearable Lying to You about Your Fitness?
My interview on the 'Down to Health' Podcast
Apr 24
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #314: Reframing Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise
Physiology isn't neat and tidy.
Apr 17
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #313: A “Molecular Brake” on Fitness Explains Why Some People Don’t Respond to Exercise
Have scientists discovered the trainability gene?
Apr 10
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #312: An Inconsistent Bedtime Doubles Cardiovascular Disease Risk
The stability of when you sleep might be as important as how long you're in bed.
Apr 3
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Brady Holmer
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March 2026
Why VO₂ Max Still Matters
Is it still a biomarker of health and longevity?
Mar 30
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #311: Does Being Fitter Protect against Depression and Dementia?
What's good for the heart is good for the brain.
Mar 27
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Brady Holmer
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Physiology Friday #310: Should Athletes Supplement with Antioxidants?
As always: it depends.
Mar 20
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Brady Holmer
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