In this episode, we are joined by Coach Bob Larsen, The recipient of USA Track & Field Hall of Fame with an experience of over 6 decades. His athletes Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor went on to win medals in the Olympics and he is responsible for building several athletes to global successes. Vikas & Coach Bob discussed the importance, impact, and the right protocol for threshold and altitude training. We also discussed Coach Bob’s insights from decades of coaching, the importance of aerobic base building & his view on how athletes must train.

Here are some key takeaways:

• Coach Bob’s incredible journey into coaching for track and field athletes, his experience at UCLA, & training Meb Keflezighi to run 300 miles per week.
• Importance of altitude training & how runners should structure their training week.
• For an elite and semi-elite, besides the grind, you need an active lifestyle, a supportive coach & a strong aerobic base training to break through.
• Focus on intensity & pacing. Build your base. Work on your threshold training.
• Threshold is something you are working hard, but not racing. Recreational runners should start with 20 minutes of threshold training.
• With Threshold training, you experience less injury, psychologically & physically, you are not breaking down, you get your body under control.
• ‘City Slickers Can’t Stay With Me’ is an incredible documentary on the life and journey of Coach Bob Larsen.

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About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Pradyumna J. Oak. Dr. Oak is a Senior Neurologist and Director of Neurology at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. His extensive experience in stroke management and neurocritical care makes him a perfect expert to speak on brain stroke. Vikas & Dr. Oak discussed causes, diagnosis, risk factors, important tests, and primary and secondary prevention.

Here are some key takeaways:

• Blockages in blood vessels supplying blood to the brain may lead to a brain stroke. It is different from a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
• Diabetes, hypertension, Obesity, smoking, and use of tobacco are the major risk factors that contribute to a brain stroke.
• Statins may help stabilize the plaque and reduce LDL cholesterol levels.
• Brain stroke can happen due to occlusion (blockage) in arteries or hemorrhage(rupture) of blood vessels.
• A person experiencing a Transient Ischemic Attack might have difficulty speaking. Unfortunately, in the symptoms of a brain stroke, there is no pain.
• Running and other endurance activities may help condition your heart and even keep your baseline heart rate in check.
• A well planned workout program is helpful in mitigation of similar issues including a condition such as brain stroke.

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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In this episode, we are joined by Prof. Mark Mattson, adjunct professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also the former chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences. Mark is a leading voice in intermittent fasting. Vikas and Mark discussed the impacts of Intermittent fasting on brain function, the types of intermittent fasting, the effects of intermittent fasting on neurotransmitters in our brain, and the proper protocol to practice intermittent fasting.

Here are some key takeaways:

• Our bodies need energy, but the evolution from food scarcity to food abundance has made intermittent fasting a relevant concept.
  
  
• Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that depletes the liver glucose stores and makes your body switch to using the stored fat as fuel.
  
  
• For people suffering from diabetes, obesity, and even cancer, intermittent fasting has proven to be an effective method.
  
  
• People with obesity, which is a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30, are likely to develop dementia & Alzheimer's. Intermittent fasting is proven to aid significant memory improvement.
  
  
• Indians observe fast for religious purposes in India. The scientific truth behind the practice of fasting.
  
  
• Types of Intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2, alternate fasting), & the right protocol to practice.
  
  
• Difference between good stress & bad stress. Anxiety, depression, and stress can amplify your niggles and pain.

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About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: @vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
Twitter: @vikashsingh101

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