EPISODE · Jul 31, 2023 · 1H 12M
5 Minute Cardio? The Science of Reduced Exertion Interval Training with Ulrich Dempfle
from BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima · host Dr. Stephanie Estima, Ulrich Dempfle
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What this episode covers
Meet Ulrich Dempfle, the CEO and co-founder of the Carol Bike, a game-changing exercise equipment that offers efficient workouts in just a few minutes. In this episode, we discuss the psychological resistance to shorter workouts and how the Carol Bike overcomes this by delivering effective results in a short time.
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