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#128: Andrew MacNaughton, Performance vs. Health, Part 1

#128: Andrew MacNaughton, Performance vs. Health, Part 1

FromPrimal Endurance Podcast


#128: Andrew MacNaughton, Performance vs. Health, Part 1

FromPrimal Endurance Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host Brad Kearns welcomes back #1 most popular recurring guest, Andrew MacNaughton, after a long break from the show. The two get right into it with a discussion of the large looming philosophical question for passionate athletes: how to manage the inherent tradeoff between peak performance and health and longevity? Wait; is there even a necessary tradeoff between the two? Can you have your cake and eat it too--that is, can you be intensely competitive and while still preserving your health and promoting longevity? You will love this fast-moving conversation with some memorable sound bites, including how Andrew's training decisions are determined by his moods instead of strategic long-term planning; the difference between association (focusing on the present activity) and disassociation (mind drifting to beer and pizza at the finish line), a little talk about how to manage low carb dietary patterns and vigorous training, and a fresh look at concepts like everything in moderation. Enjoy! Send your questions/comments to info@primalendurance.fit How can we get a tradeoff between the pursuit of health and longevity and delaying the aging process and getting peak performance?  [00:00:55]  Andrew describes how his day of activity varies according to his mood which leads to just having fun. [00:04:45]  If you follow this recommended "according to mood style" training, won't you get out of shape? [00:07:00]  Endurance athletes are never truly content with their exercise until they are in a state of overtraining. [00:09:22]  Some people only concentrate on what is going on the body at the time they are training and don't need music or other distraction. [00:09:59] Participating in a race is constant decision making. [00:11:52]  Cycling is one of the most dangerous things you can do. [00:16:15]  Is the Keto scene really the best way to healthy longevity?  [00:19:32]  What about everything in moderation? [00:26:19] 
Released:
Dec 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Primal Endurance Podcast, where we challenge the ineffective, overly stressful conventional approach to endurance training and provide a refreshing, sensible, healthy, fun alternative. Going primal frees you from carbohydrate dependency and turns you into a fat burning beast! Enjoy interviews from elite athletes, coaches, authors and scientists on the cutting edge of endurance training and performance.