The topic of heart rate related to enhance physical performance is nothing new but the concepts and how we should be using it is still a mystery for some. In this show we debunk it.
-What are heart rate training zones
-Which zone should you be training in
-Using heart rate for running
-Using heart rate in CrossFit
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Oct 2024
2735: Your Heart Rate Can Say A Lot About Your Fitness by Marc Bilodeau of FitTrend on Cardiovascular Health
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Episode 2735:
Marc Bilodeau explains how understanding and monitoring your heart rate can enhance your fitness journey. By tracking ... Show More
11m 14s
Oct 2025
HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which wearable metric ACTUALLY matters? | Prof. Malcolm Findlay
Is your smartwatch just a fun gadget, or a serious medical device?
In this episode, Jonathan Wolf is joined by Dr. Malcolm Findlay, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore the powerful health data available on your wrist. They decode the most misunderstood metric, Heart R ... Show More
47m 29s
Nov 2024
Cardio vs Weights After 40s, 50s, 60s (Wish I Knew This Sooner!)
In this game-changing episode, I'm tackling one of the most confusing topics for women over 40—what type of exercise actually works for maintaining a healthy weight, strong bones, and vibrant energy as we age? Drawing from both my personal journey and decades of research, I'm exp ... Show More
19m 28s
Feb 2025
Forget Cardio! Strength Training Is The Real Fountain of Youth After 40!
In this game-changing episode, I'm challenging everything you thought you knew about exercise after 40. Forget the old rules about cardio being queen – I'm sharing why resistance training is actually your secret weapon for burning fat, building stronger bones, and even creating n ... Show More
25m 36s
<p>Today, I want to introduce you to something called heart rate variability (HRV). </p>
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<p>HRV is a measurement of the variations between the heartbeats. There are different time distances between your heartbeats. </p>
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<p>The more varied the timing is bet ... Show More
