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#30 - Wie Sport Deine Lebenserwartung erhöht | Prof. Dr. Martin Halle bei Männergesundheit
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#30 - How exercise increases your life expectancy | Prof. Dr. Martin Halle at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

How does exercise affect our health? In this episode, we speak with Prof. Dr. Martin Halle, Head of Preventive Sports Medicine and Sports Cardiology at the TUM University Hospital. He explains why exercise not only protects the heart but also strengthens the brain and can even reduce the risk of cancer. Learn which training methods are optimal for your health and how you can use exercise specifically for prevention and therapy.

Topics in this episode:

  • Why exercise protects the cardiovascular system
  • The role of strength training for long-term health
  • How exercise affects the brain and can prevent dementia
  • Performance diagnostics: How to train smarter
  • Exercise during illness: When exercise helps and when you should take a break

If you want to know how exercise can improve your health, be sure to tune in! 🎧

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