The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#151 - Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.: Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance

Mar 1, 2021 · 02:13:44

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Alex Hutchinson shares his journey into sports science and the power of the mind.
He explains the science behind VO2 max and aerobic capacity versus efficiency.
Hutchinson explores the real limits of human endurance and extreme performance.

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