Endurance Training for SuperHuman Capacities

There is a recent outstanding podcast episode by neuroscientist dr. Andrew Huberman on "how to build endurance in your brain and body". You can find this podcast episode and details thereof here. This article is heavily based on the "lessons" about endurance from that podcast episode (body and mind endurance). I have taken some detailed notes and have found the content of the episode concise and worthwhile. So, my intent here is to share what I captured as the key information to learn when it comes to endurance training. Endurance is often perceived as an ability that is developed only through steady-state, long-form cardio (e.g., running a long distance, biking a long distance). Dr. Huberman points to the existence of four types of endurance, of which steady-state, long-distance cardio is only one. In addition, it is generally believed that reaching failure in endurance activities is primarily a matter of physical tiredness. This is only partially the case. As dr. Huberman underlines vehemently, "everything is nervous-system driven", and the argument of physical vs. mental exhaustion is futile and not grounded in reality. So, let's break down the topic of brain and body endurance following dr. Huberman's example, and starting from the definition of endurance.