Nov 15 2020 60 mins 4
Episode Summary Dr.Aashish Contractor, runner, cardio rehabilitation and sports medicine expert, discusses key medical issues that athletes need to be aware Show Notes 02:05 – Dr.Aashish introduces himself 05:35 – “Exercise as medicine” - optimum dose and overdose 08:20 – Factors to consider before embarking on an exercise regimen 11:15 – “FITT” – Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type 13:25 – Key signals to watch for to ensure body is not put under undue stress 18:45 – Causes of sudden cardiac deaths in athletes 30:00 – Usefulness of heart rate as a training tool 31:15 – Ways to improve heart rate 33:35 – Is resting heart rate a measure of fitness? 36:40 – Link between long term endurance training and arrhythmia 41:15 – Heart rate variability 43:20 – Ways to avoid knee injuries when running 48:05 – Views on wearing masks during exercise 51:50 – Quiz Time! 56:05 – Recommendations on more resources Contact Dr.Aashish Twitter:@DrContractor Email: [email protected] Articles by Dr.Aashish 1. “Unlock your fitness routine” in Mumbai Mirror - Link 2. “Don’t lose your breath” in Mumbai Mirror - Link Other relevant earlier podcasts Episode 15 – Heart rate variability with Simon Wegerif (Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4982348) Additional resources recommended by Dr.Aashish Runner’s World – runnersworld.com Endure by Alex Hutchinson [Amazon Link] Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness [Amazon Link] Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts
