Show Notes
This week on Shake the Ground, Nathalie is joined by Seán Kinane, founder of Health Matters, where he has spent years helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand their bodies. In this episode, Seán breaks down the science behind health and fitness in a way that actually makes sense. From why VO₂ max has become one of the biggest predictors of long-term health, to whether Zone 2 training deserves all the hype, he challenges many of the fitness trends and misconce...
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