#082 The Science of Vigorous Exercise — Should We Train Hard or Train Long? | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.

<p dir="ltr">Dr. Martin Gibala is a muscle physiologist, professor, and kinesiology department chair at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for pioneering research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and his profound understanding of HIIT's physiological mechanisms. He is a co-author of the book "The One-Minute Workout."</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>(00:00)</strong> Introduction</li> <li><strong>(11:00)</strong> What is high-intensity training?</li> <li><strong>(11:53)</strong> Zone 2 vs. HIIT for VO2 max — which is better?</li> <li><strong>(13:22)</strong> The vital role of vigorous exercise</li> <li><strong>(14:40)</strong> Why VO2 max matters for longevity</li> <li><strong>(17:45)</strong> Why athletes vs. exercisers benefit from different intensity distributions</li> <li><strong>(22:09)</strong> Measuring maximum heart rate and VO2 max</li> <li><strong>(30:31)</strong> How the ...