Paul Kedrosky / Howard Luks
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In this preview episode—the full episode is for premium subscribers only—Paul and Howard discuss the current heatwave affecting the West Coast of the United States. They share their own experiences with extreme temperatures. They talk about the
Paul and Howard discuss the implications of maintaining fitness and health over time. They talk about Howard's recent tweet about how poor health often results from small health issues rather than a single significant event. They also explore t
In this free preview, Paul and Howard start with Howard's recent viral tweet about ACL surgery and the discussions it sparked. They get into knee anatomy, focusing on the function and importance of the ACL. They discuss the prevalence of ACL in
In this free episode, Paul and Howard discuss the importance of movement. They highlight the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, some of which come from surprising sources, like increased home-based working. They discuss the psychological and soc
In this free preview, Paul and Howard discuss common misconceptions surrounding exercise and bodily mechanics, particularly targeting myths related to knee injuries, the need for perfect movements, and the best exercise routines. They emphasize
In this free preview, Paul and Howard discuss common misconceptions surrounding exercise and bodily mechanics, particularly targeting myths related to knee injuries, the need for perfect movements, and the best exercise routines. They emphasize
Why does the first mile almost always suck? Whether you're biking, running, cross-country skiing, or almost anything else while trying to build fitness, the first bit almost always feels terrible. In this free preview episode, Paul and Howard d
We train for life, we try to keep it simple, and we avoid doing silly things, but sometimes we still get injured. In this episode Paul and Howard talk about Howard's recent calf injury, how it happened, whether it means his training isn't work,
In this free, abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss how health gains and reduced all-cause mortality require cardio and strength training. But some people hate one of those two, some people hate the other, and most people hate 'em both. Peo
The relationship between V02max—your maximum rate of oxygen consumption during physical exertion, adjusted for your weight—and almost all aspects of health, fitness, and longevity are now well understood. It is, in a word, crucial. And we are r
In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss the last twelve months in simplifying their fitness. Topics include:What they've stopped doingWhat they've started doingWhat they've learnedWhat injuries they've had, if anyWhat they're trying t
This is a free public preview of our latest podcast episode, about how to "consume" medical research. We want you to be skeptical, but not cynical, and able to tell when some new medical research matters vs. it just being preliminary, or even n
This episode (abridged from the full, premium version) discusses the widespread fear of health-related issues, particularly around medication, vaccines, and exercise, and its impact on physical activity levels. The hosts challenge these fears,
In this free preview of a premium episode, Paul and Howard discuss the paralysis caused by health & fitness information overload. Having too many options can leave people feeling overwhelmed, leading them to either disengage completely or obses
Cholesterol, Residual Risk, and the Statin "Conspiracy"In this free preview, Paul and Howard talk about cholesterol management, its complexity, and the changing guidelines over the years. They explore both the negatives and positives of cholest
The Role of Lifelong Exercise in Aging: A Conversation with Scott Trappe (Free preview)In this free preview of a longer premium discussion, Scott Trappe, a professor at the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University, explains the imp
In this abridged "newsletter-to-podcast" episode, free subscribers can listen to an excerpt from our new post about the "physical activity paradox". The paradox describes how and why work and leisure exercise affect the body so differently, oft
In this latest episode, Paul talks to Dr. Lorcan Daly, a sports physiology researcher and the co-author of a recent paper about a 92-year-old, four-time world champion indoor rower. While there are a few surprises, which I won't spoil here, the
Zone 2 Training: The MechanicsThe most frequent questions we get about low-intensity training aren't generally about the benefits. They are about the mechanics, i.e., the gear and the protocols. People want to know: What gear do I need, what wo
Paul and Howard talk running, knees, and osteoarthritis.Topics:Does running cause arthritis? Can I run if I have degenerative osteoarthritis? Biomechanical models of the kneeRepairing the kneeWhat we can learn from professional athletes, if any
Paul and Howard discuss how medicine is changing, and how some common procedures and ideas that were once accepted practice are being abandoned. They also talk about the merits of shouting at your legs, and whether it's possible to mainline red
Paul and Howard discuss how medicine is changing, and how some common procedures and ideas that were once accepted practice are being abandoned. They also talk about the merits of shouting at your legs, and whether it's possible to mainline red
Paul and Howard talk about balancing, but not the financial kind.Topics:How we balance Why balance is overlooked but so important to health and fitnessWhy falls are so common and so hard on people as we ageMyths about balancingHow to improve yo
Paul and Howard talk about their own current injuries, how and why they happened, why it's frustrating, and what they're doing to get past it. Maybe.Topics:What happened to Paul (plantar fasciitis) and to Howard (stress fracture)Why these injur
Paul and Howard talk about sports injury imaging, from x-rays and MRI, to ultrasound. Topics:What are the main tools for imaging injuries?When are these tools most useful? When are they not? Why Paul thinks he should be on a frequent imaging pr
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