Barbell Shrugged Physiology Friday: [Recovery] How to Build a Resilient Physiology w/ Anders Varner Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
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Jul 5, 2024 Anders Varner, physiology expert, discusses resilience in physiology, stress response, recovery, balance, purpose, and the interplay between psychology and physiology. The podcast explores cortisol levels, lifestyle protocols, and strategies for building resilience through purpose, energy management, and identifying deficiencies.
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Biomarkers Define Physiological Resilience
- Resilience is how quickly you return to homeostasis after a stressor.
- Dan Garner ties resilience to biomarkers like HbA1c, CRP, ESR, WBC ratios and cortisol:DHEA that predict recovery capacity.
Use Cortisol Awakening Response To Gauge Stress Tolerance
- Measure the cortisol awakening response (three salivary samples first hour) to assess daily stress tolerance.
- Aim for a ≥50% rise in that first hour; a flat or falling curve predicts low energy and worse stress tolerance.
Design Training Around Your Weekly Lifestyle
- Build training around your real weekly lifestyle, not the reverse, to maintain consistency and resilience.
- Use an 'extreme balance' weekly plan that aligns business, family, sleep, nutrition and training demands.