Ross Edgley: The Science of Suffering & How Far Can the Human Body Really Go? | Ross Edgley | Ep 68
The Jake Dearden PodcastShow Notes
Ross Edgley joins us for an incredible conversation about extreme endurance, human performance and what it really takes to push beyond your perceived limits.
From swimming around Great Britain and Iceland to surviving hallucinations, brutal conditions and extraordinary physical challenges, Ross shares the science and psychology behind his adventures.
We discuss pain versus purpose, training smarter, building work capacity, the importance of recovery, finding meaning through struggle and why sometimes the hardest experiences shape us the most.
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00:00 — Meet Ross Edgley: The Man Behind the Challenges 14:30 — Extreme Endurance, Adventure & The Limits of the Body 29:00 — The Psychology of Suffering & Finding Purpose 43:30 — Pain, Fatigue & What Your Brain Is Really Doing 58:00 — Blood Flow Restriction & The Science of Training 1:12:30 — Strength, Isometrics & Building a Physical Reserve 1:27:00 — Swimming Around Great Britain & Life at Sea 1:42:30 — Swimming Around Iceland & The Mental Battle 1:58:00 — Training, Recovery & Adapting to Extreme Challenges 2:14:00 — Habits, Perspective & The Lessons From Extreme Adventures
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