
Brady Holmer
@Brady_H • 28,851 subscribers
MSc in Human Performance. Runner. Science.
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This was one of the most insane conversations I have ever heard with someone in the health space. For a guy who claims to be the world leading expert in this imaging technique, he literally was at a loss for words about how he would design a randomized controlled trial to test his procedure. In fact, I don’t even think he knows what a randomized controlled trial is…
Brady Holmer251,914 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Rogan and Huberman talking about Cole Hocker’s 1500m Olympic win on the JRE. We are so back.
Brady Holmer254,776 просмотров • 1 год назад

Do you know your blood pressure? 🫀 Aside from VO2 max, I think blood pressure is THE most important biomarker for health and longevity. It’s strongly related to the health of your heart & brain. And there are few diseases that aren’t tied to elevated blood pressure in some way. I’ve been having fun testing out the CONNEQT Health device to track my own blood pressure. Cool thing is it also gives information about other important heart metrics like central blood pressure and augmentation index.
Brady Holmer21,507 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

VO₂ max isn’t just a number. It’s a reflection of your entire physiology working in harmony. It integrates multiple systems: •Lungs to bring in oxygen •Heart and blood vessels to circulate it •Capillaries to deliver it •Mitochondria to convert it into energy In my opinion, this is why VO₂ max is such a powerful predictor of health and longevity. It captures how well your body orchestrates all these systems to produce the energy needed for life and movement.
Brady Holmer25,640 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад

Do we have enough evidence to support the bold claims about zone 2 training? According to a new review by Kristi Storoschuk, no. She joined me to chat about zone 2's effectiveness for improving mitochondrial capacity, fat oxidation, and fitness in the general population, and why higher intensities might be a more prudent recommendation. Link to the full interview is in the next post.
Brady Holmer27,090 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад

David Roche wants to "science the sh*t" out of ultrarunning. Last year, he (David Roche) smashed the Leadville 100 record in his first-ever 100-mile race. This year, he's back for more at the Western States 100. I interviewed him following his record-breaking performance about his scientific approach to training and racing. I'm sharing it again here as we approach Western States in just a few days. We chatted about: - Sodium bicarbonate - Downhill running - High-carb fueling - Super shoes - Post-exercise exogenous ketones - Heat training/hot water immersion - Caffeine - Heart rate zones - And more!
Brady Holmer21,687 просмотров • 11 месяцев назад

In my most recent Q&A on marathon training, I talked about all of the supplements that I use to support performance and recovery. Here’s the list: 🥤 Whey Protein Dose: 20–30 grams mixed with almond milk. Why: Used as a convenient meal or post-run recovery option, especially when appetite is low after hard workouts in the heat. High-quality protein source. 🌱 Greens Supplement (Bloom Greens) Why: For prebiotic/probiotic support and general wellness. You enjoy the taste (berry flavor) and feel good taking it. Often added to morning smoothies. 🧬 L-Glutamine Dose: 10 grams/day (5g twice daily). Why: Added recently for immune and gut health support, particularly to help prevent upper respiratory infections in endurance athletes after stressful events like marathons. 💪 Creatine Monohydrate Dose: 5 grams/day; 10 grams on hard training or long run days. Why: Supports strength, recovery, muscle hydration, and potentially endurance performance. No significant side effects noted. May slightly increase body weight via hydration, but not enough to negatively affect performance. 🧠 Omega-3 Fatty Acids Why: For cardiovascular health and to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness after intense workouts. Taken daily due to limited fish intake in diet. 🩸 Iron (Thorne Ferrasorb) Why: To address low ferritin levels found in recent blood tests. Supports red blood cell production and oxygen transport—important for endurance performance. ☀️ Vitamin D3 Dose: 5,000 IU daily. Why: Despite living in sunny Austin, blood tests showed low-normal levels. Supplementing to boost levels for overall health and performance. 🌿 Ashwagandha Why: Used occasionally for stress reduction and performance support. Known as an “adaptogen,” possibly aids in stress resilience. Taken on hard training or high-stress days; avoided on weekends to prevent potential cortisol suppression.
Brady Holmer20,024 просмотров • 1 год назад

Workout day 🔨 A tsunami hit Austin during my warmup so I finished at the gym and moved this one to the treadmill. - 30-minute warmup - 6 x 1-mile repeat with 0.5-mile jog recovery - 10-minute cooldown ⏱️ #1/2: 5:36 (10.7 mph) ⏱️ #3/4: 5:31 (10.9 mph) ⏱️ #5: 5:26 (11.1 mph) ⏱️#6: 5:17 (11.1–11.9 mph) 👟: PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
Brady Holmer15,933 просмотров • 1 год назад

“What was the secret, they wanted to know; in a thousand different ways they wanted to know The Secret. And not one of them was prepared, truly prepared to believe that it had not so much to do with chemicals and zippy mental tricks as with that most unprofound and sometimes heart-rending process of removing, molecule by molecule, the very tough rubber that comprised the bottoms of his training shoes. The Trial of Miles; Miles of Trials.”
Brady Holmer10,622 просмотров • 1 год назад
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