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This episode tackles major debates in health and performance! We resolve the question of whether your cholesterol (LDL/ApoB) can ever be "too low" by examining genetic and clinical trial evidence. We dive into the psychology of starting—explaining the "dread" before a task as psychological inertia—and offer actionable tips to overcome it. Finally, we cover optimizing time-limited cardio with high-intensity strategies.Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member TodayTimestamps2:43 | Is there such a thing as too low of a cholesterol level (specifically LDL and ApoB)?27:45:00 Is it normal to not feel motivated to do a task before doing it, but get the inclination after starting?32:00 :How to improve cardio when you have limited time (two 30-minute sessions/week)?ResourcesLDL/ApoBhttps://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/a-basic-guide-to-cholesterol/ https://www.escardio.org/static-file/Escardio/Guidelines/publications/DYSLIPguidelines-dyslipidemias-FT.pdf ConsultationsStarting something newhttps://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-psych-020223-012208?crawler=true https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01328/full Do Hard Things- Steve Magness Cardiohttps://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/max-heart-rate-and-zone-calculator/ https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/hiit-high-intensity-interval-training/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63475-2 https://pacompendium.com/adult-compendium/ Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach
