Summary
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Duncan French, Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute. They discuss various training protocols for endurance and resistance training, with a focus on the effects of weight training on hormones, particularly testosterone. The conversation emphasizes the importance of high intensity and short duration for muscle growth and the relationship between stress and testosterone release. The importance of exercise preparation, competition, and pre-workout routines for optimal performance is also discussed. The podcast touches upon the use of cold exposure for recovery and the importance of understanding the science behind interventions.
The conversation also covers the challenges of managing training components for high-performance athletes, with a focus on skill development and the importance of quality over quantity. The podcast discusses the use of ketones in athletes and how to optimize metabolic efficiency through diet manipulation and exercise. The unique aspects of mixed martial arts (MMA) and the mental and physical resilience required of MMA fighters are also discussed, as well as the importance of heat acclimation for MMA fighters.
Overall, the podcast highlights the impressive physical and mental abilities of athletes and the challenges they face in their respective sports. The UFC's mission to provide the best integrated service of care to its athletes and influence the global community around optimizing human performance is emphasized. The conversation ends with a discussion about Thorne supplements and their high quality.
