He's onto something when he talks about replacing a nap with a run. Aerobic activity not only stimulates the growth of new mitochondria (which, as we all learned in middle school biology, are the powerhouses of the cell) that are pretty much our batteries, running also provides a hit of stimulating endorphins-which also helps regulate levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Running also stimulates the production of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein involved in brain health, learning, and memory, leading to improved cognitive function and overall alertness. Naps are great, but sometimes a run at a conversational pace or even a brisk walk can deliver similar effects.
No, the benefits are very different between napping and exercising. Rest has a purpose and a place, and exercise has a purpose and a place. Aerobic exercise provides the stimulus to trigger supercompensation WHILE RESTING. You don’t have more mitochondria at the end of a run, you have more mitochondria after a few days recovering from a hard effort.
@@marksummers6903you are totally right Mark! Any top athlete and coach will know that it’s the recovery that produces the fitness, not the actual workout. Professional athletes sleep a lot and nap every day. If we have a full time job, we don’t have the luxury of napping everyday 🤩
He's onto something when he talks about replacing a nap with a run. Aerobic activity not only stimulates the growth of new mitochondria (which, as we all learned in middle school biology, are the powerhouses of the cell) that are pretty much our batteries, running also provides a hit of stimulating endorphins-which also helps regulate levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Running also stimulates the production of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein involved in brain health, learning, and memory, leading to improved cognitive function and overall alertness.
Naps are great, but sometimes a run at a conversational pace or even a brisk walk can deliver similar effects.
No, the benefits are very different between napping and exercising. Rest has a purpose and a place, and exercise has a purpose and a place. Aerobic exercise provides the stimulus to trigger supercompensation WHILE RESTING. You don’t have more mitochondria at the end of a run, you have more mitochondria after a few days recovering from a hard effort.
@@marksummers6903you are totally right Mark! Any top athlete and coach will know that it’s the recovery that produces the fitness, not the actual workout. Professional athletes sleep a lot and nap every day. If we have a full time job, we don’t have the luxury of napping everyday 🤩
I run 6-7 miles a day but I also drink way too much lol
Sunglasses inside- lights way too bright. Lower wattage globes would help
Do it again! Love that mindset!
Definitely gonna use "fitness is cool" next time someone asks me why I run
I love Casey and what he’s done but for fucks sake it’s time to ditch the glasses.
Rather not look at those beady eyes.
He did include the 2.59 time in the video lol?
No, he ran a different marathon for 2:59
They’re talking about the NYC marathon attempt, he didn’t do it then, it was the following attempt he achieved the goal