62. Dr. Paul Laursen - Types of HIIT, Metric Tracking , How HIIT impacts Stress Hormones, Insulin, & Metabolic Activity, Plus How to Train Effectively / Maximize Performance!

Today, we are joined by Paul Laursen. Paul B. Laursen, PhD, earned his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Queensland. Formerly with High Performance Sport New Zealand, he's now based in British Columbia, Canada. Laursen is internationally recognized for his expertise in high-intensity interval training and has diverse interests including heart rate variability, thermoregulation, and the application of artificial intelligence to training. He's authored over 125 peer-reviewed articles and is an active endurance athlete, with 18 Ironman triathlons under his belt. He is truly an incredible resource! Topics: 1. Types of HIIT - Overview and descriptions of the five different HIIT protocols. - Differences in intensity and duration for each type. 2. HIIT Variables and Metrics - Factors to consider when designing a HIIT workout. - Metric tracking: How-to - Manipulating key variables: - Intensity - Duration - Rest periods 3. Incorporating HIIT for Athletes** - Initial considerations for integrating HIIT into training. - Strategies to optimize athletic performance using HIIT. 4. HIIT and Insulin Resistance - The relationship between HIIT and insulin sensitivity. 5. HIIT and Hormonal Impacts (Stress Hormones) - Scenarios where HIIT might adversely affect hormone balance. - Recommendations for athletes to monitor hormonal changes. Thanks for tuning in! Get Chloe's Book Today! "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in!