
About the episode
Reduction Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training. What if you could get all the benefits of exercise in just 5 minutes a day? How much time would you save and what would you do with all that time? This week I have Ulrich Dempfle on the podcast, who created and engineered the Carol Bike. An AI bike that gives you a 5 minute workout with more benefits than a 30 minute jog! Yes, you heard that right. You could increase your VO2Max by 12% in 8 weeks. The Carol Bike is the future, if you hate working out, or if you’re short on time, check this episode out to hear about the science behind it and learn about your bodies ability to adjust and become more strong in less time. Use code: ZADDY, to save on your Carol Bike. Go to boncharge.com/ZADDY and use coupon code ZADDY to save 15%. Athletic Greens giving a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/zaddy. You can find him at:Carolbike.comLinkedin Subscribe or keep tuning in at:@thelukecookTik-tokthelukecook.comYoutubeNewsletter INTRO 3:00Tracy crushing it on the Carol Bike.5 minute stationary bike.The intervals. 6:05How & Why Carol works effeciently. Mobolized glycogenAMPKPGC1 AlphaMitochondrial generation, blood plasma, heart health 10:45Science behind the glycogen usage.Fighting anxiety and depression.Adaptation pathways - Fight or flightHomeostasis disruption 14:50VO2 max.What it is. Markers. Science.Anti-aging componentsLayman’s terms - VO2AnaerobicAerobicImproving using/delivering oxygen 20:00RE-HIIT (Reduced Exertion) 24:00Comparing Carol to a conventional cardio like a 40min jog or 30min sprints.Western University Colorado and American Council of Exercise randomized control study.Half hour a week Carol group vsTwo and a half hour jog groupMetsZ-score 27:30The mechanism by which the MetsZ-score and the correlation of REHIIT works. 31:00Managing calories and what’s possible in a 5 min Carol workout.REHIIT & HIIT - Afterburn/PEOCCold plunge affect on cardio. 36:40Carol’s impact on mental health & serotonin.Does it increase muscle mass? 40:15How they tested the theory and why it’s not really repeatable at home or without the bike.Assault Bike is closest you can get.“Warmup” with 20 second intense sprint could work. 46:00What’s next for the company? 47:00OUTROSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.