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Apr 2025
1h 6m

The End of Cardio? Burn Fat & Boost VO₂ ...

Dave Asprey
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Discover how REHIT—Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training—outperforms traditional cardio in boosting VO2 max, insulin sensitivity, and brain function in under 10 minutes per week. 
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