Rhonda Patrick's 2025 Strength Training & Cardio Routine
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January 21st 2025
(5 months)
Parent Episode: Q&A #65 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (12/7/24)
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick covers her HIIT, sauna, and strength training routines.
She covers:
- How many times a week she does "zone 2"
- Her preferred zone 2 workout
- Her preferred sauna parameters (temperature, duration, & time of day)
- Her 3x/week strength training routine — and what exercises she focuses on
- Whether or not she trains to failure
- How she fits in high-intensity interval training sessions
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