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Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 23 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة McMaster University
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Renowned exercise physiologists Martin Gibala and Stuart Phillips of McMaster University teach the surprising new science of cardio fitness and strength-building—and then provide you with hacks to get fit and strong (and healthy!) in less time than you ever thought possible. What’s the right mix of exercise between cardio and strength? How do you know if you’re working out hard enough? What’s better, heavy or light weights? These questions and more are addressed through a course designed to provide even the most inexperienced of exercisers the tools you need to design time-efficient workouts that can be done virtually anywhere, from your own home to a city park or even at your workplace. Marty and Stu are good friends and colleagues who just happen to be two of the world’s most passionate scholars in the science of fitness. They aim to entertain you while they’re describing the relationship between exercise and health. Marty is a pioneer in the field of interval training, the technique of varying your workout intensity to get fit faster than anyone ever thought possible. Stu’s studies proved that lifting lighter weights can be a highly effective strength-building technique—plus he’s a leading expert in dietary protein and muscle. In Hacking Exercise for Health, you’ll follow Marty and Stu as they teach you the basics about the way your body boosts its fitness and strength. Next, they’ll apply that theory, providing you with a series of do-anywhere workouts and, most importantly, teaching you what you need to know to design your own sessions. Filled with inspirational practical tips, fun quizzes, interactive community participation and assignments designed to help you remember your lessons, Hacking Exercise for Health will give you the tools and techniques to incorporate exercise into your life, no matter how busy you are.

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Who are these profs and should I care about this MOOC?

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  • Introduction: Who are these profs and should I care about this MOOC?

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  • Introduction Glossary

What is fitness anyway?

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  • Week 1 Video 1 - What is fitness anyway?

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  • Week 1 Video 1 - Glossary

What is the exercise continuum?

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  • Week 1 Video 2 - What is the exercise continuum?

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How to assess your own fitness.

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  • How does your body respond to the stress of exercise?

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  • Week 1 Video 3 - How to assess your own fitness

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How do you get the biggest bang for your exercise buck?

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  • Week 1 Video 4 - How do you get the biggest bang for your exercise buck?

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What’s the most important number you have?

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  • Week 2 Video 1 - Which method did you use to determine your VO2max score?

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Where do the Physical Activity Guidelines come from, anyway?

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  • Week 2 Video 2 - How can you fit 150min of exercise into your typical week?

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  • Week 2 Video 2 - Where do the Physical Activity Guidelines come from, anyway?

How can you hack cardiorespiratory fitness?

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  • Week 2 Video 3 - How can you hack cardiorespiratory fitness?

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Why does H.I.T.T. work?

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  • Week 2 Video 4 - Why does H.I.T.T. work?

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Which burns more calories: Interval or Endurance Training?

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  • Week 2 Video 5 - Have you experienced the afterburn effect?

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  • Week 2 Video 5 - Which burns more calories: Interval or Endurance Training?

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What are some interval workouts I can do at home?

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  • Week 2 Video 6 - Design your own interval workout.

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Can you hack strength training?

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  • Week 3 Video 1 - How being stronger can help you in everyday life?

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  • Week 3 Video 1 - Can you hack strength training?

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What’s up with muscle fibre?

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  • Week 3 Video 2 - What’s up with muscle fibre?

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Can we actually prompt our muscles to grow?

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  • Week 3 Video 3 - Can we actually prompt our muscles to grow?

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  • A Motor Unit-Based Model of Muscle Fatigue
  • Neither Load nor Systemic Hormones Determine Resistance Training-Mediated Hypertrophy or Strength Gains in Resistance-Trained Young Men
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What does protein have to do with muscles?

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  • Week 3 Video 4 - Calculate the maximum amount of protein your body can use in a day

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  • Week 3 Video 4 - What does protein have to do with muscles?

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How does one hack strength training?

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  • Week 3 Video 5 (1) - Have you set exercise goals before?
  • Week 3 Video 5 (2) - Great ideas for push, pull, core, or leg exercises.

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  • Week 3 Video 5 - How does one hack strength training?

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What should I consider as I design my own workouts?

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  • IOC Consensus Statement: Dietary Supplements and the High-Performance Athlete
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Which is better: cardio or strength training?

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  • Week 4 Video 1 - Which is better: cardio or strength training?

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  • Does Strength-Promoting Exercise Confer Unique Health Benefits? A Pooled Analysis of Data on 11 Population Cohorts With All-Cause, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Mortality Endpoints

What does a cardio & strength training workout actually look like?

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  • Week 4 Video 2 - Workouts that could be done virtually anywhere.

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  • Week 4 Video 2 - What does a cardio & strength training workout actually look like?

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Can you design your own cardio & strength workout?

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  • Week 4 Video 3 - Review your workout plan.

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How can exercise affect your mental health?

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  • Week 4 Video 4 - How can exercise affect your mental health?

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Can't you get exercise in a pill?

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  • Week 4 Video 5 - Can't you get exercise in a pill?!

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What are our top ten tips to hack exercise for health?

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  • Final Course Quiz

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Glossary

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Discover the revolutionary approach to fitness with "Hacking Exercise For Health: The Surprising New Science of Fitness." Brought to you by esteemed exercise physiologists Martin Gibala and Stuart Phillips from McMaster University, this course delves into innovative cardio fitness and strength-building techniques that can significantly cut down your workout time while maximizing results. Ideal for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike, this course answers critical questions about the optimal mix of cardio and strength exercises, the effectiveness of varying workout intensities, and the benefits of using heavy versus light weights. Marty and Stu's extensive research and engaging teaching style ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of how your body improves fitness and strength. Marty, a pioneer in interval training, and Stu, a leading expert in dietary protein and muscle strength, bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the course. Throughout the course, you'll learn to design efficient, personalized workouts that can be performed anywhere—from your living room to a local park or even your office. With 1380 minutes of content, the course is packed with practical tips, interactive quizzes, community participation, and assignments to enforce your learning. Available through Coursera, the course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible to a broad audience. Whether you're looking to kickstart your fitness journey or enhance your current regimen, this foundational-level course equips you with the tools and techniques to seamlessly integrate exercise into your busy life. Join Marty and Stu in "Hacking Exercise For Health" and transform your approach to fitness with cutting-edge science and practical hacks that fit your lifestyle.

Martin Gibala
Instructors

Martin Gibala

Stuart Phillips
Instructors

Stuart Phillips