Alec Blenis - Cardio, Longevity, and Training Myths Explained

About this episode

Noah Mandel interviews Alec Blenis about the importance of cardiovascular training for health and longevity, debunking common training myths.

Can lifting weights alone keep you healthy for life? Or is cardio the real missing link? In this episode, Noah sits down with hybrid athlete Alec Blenis to dive deep into the role of cardiovascular training in health, performance, and longevity. They unpack the myths around zone 2, VO₂ max, and “anti-fragile” training, while highlighting why aerobic conditioning may be the single strongest predictor of lifespan. Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or just someone who wants to train smarter, th...

People in this episode

Host: Noah Mandel

Guest: Alec Blenis

Topics covered

• cardiovascular training
• health
• performance
• longevity
• training myths

Keywords

• cardio
• longevity
• training myths
• aerobic conditioning
• health

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