Welcome to the Critical Oxygen Podcast! In this episode Dr. Robby Jacobs and I talk about falling in love with exercise training and how it's helped us become better at what we do!

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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
1:13 – The benefits of being an entrepreneurial PhD
2:07 – Plans for setting up a home physiology testing facility
3:00 – The advantages of an entrepreneurial lifestyle
4:00 – Competitive spirit in bike training
5:43 – Personal cycling achievements and challenges
8:01 – The significance of graded exercise protocols
9:04 – Discussion on optimizing performance
11:09 – Thoughts on altitude training
15:06 – On optimizing performance
17:11 – Scientific communication is key!
17:54 – Differences between males and females in cycling
20:16 – The dangers of professional cycling
22:00 – The risks of outdoor road cycling
23:03 – The benefits of indoor cycling
24:00 - Concerns about running outdoors
24:36 - Encounters with unruly drivers
25:11 - Maximizing performance and embracing discomfort
27:05 - World record in female marathon
28:44 - Reflecting on personal progress
31:51 - Importance of work-life balance
35:20 - Falling in love with exercise
38:35 - Balancing multiple responsibilities
46:13 - Morning Routine
47:10 - Nutrition on the Bike
47:23 - The Role of Nutrition
48:11 - Maurten Drink Mix
49:03 - Workout Performance
50:11 - Carbohydrate Composition
53:00 - Post-Workout Nutrition
58:21 - The Role of Exercise in Research
1:00:07 - Landscaping and Physical Work
1:01:27 - Conclusion