MondayMoves: IRONMAN NY 70.3 @ Jones Beach Race Recap, Review & Key Takeaways

SiPhox Health Advisor, Dr. Paul Thompson is a world renowned cardiologist and 1972 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier. He is the Chief of Cardiology-Emeritus at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, and Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut Medical School. He has published studies in over 500 scientific publications on cardiovascular risk factors and the effects of exercise. His groundbreaking work has earned him prestigious honors, including the National Institutes of Health's Preventive Cardiology Academic Award, and he has been NIH-funded for numerous studies. He is the editor or co-editor of several key books on exercise, sports cardiology, and statin-associated muscle symptoms, and he's a Past President of the American College of Sports Medicine. Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. Thompson is a dedicated athlete. He qualified for the 1972 Olympic Marathon Trials as a third-year medical student and finished an impressive 16th in the 1976 Boston Marathon. He has been running since he was 12 and continues to run decades later. He is also an avid cyclist! We do a deep dive into cardiovascular health from the effects of exercise and training to prevent cardiovascular disease, key heart health biomarkers your need to watch and which ones are genetic vs epigentic-how you can improve them through exercise, food, or old school western medicine. We also talk about Statins, why they get a bad rap, when you need them and why, and how they impact your muscles! We also chat about Dr. Thompsons blog, 500 Rules of Cardiology, where he shares invaluable insights from his vast experience in medicine, research, and teaching. And of course, the exercise and training fueling him for success these days! Chapters 0:00 Show & Guest Intro 6:22 Banacing Medicine & Athletics 17:31 The Importance Of Exercise On Cardiovascular Health 23:21 Understandong The Risks of Over Exercsing 29:52 The Role Of Statins In Heart Health 39:06 Key Biomarkers For Heart Health 44:44 The Role Of Genetics & Epigenetics In Cardiovascular Health 54:35 Future of Cardiovascular Health & Self Monitoring OFFERS Ketone-IQ: Ketone.com/Marni for 30% Off First Subscription SiPhox Health: 20% Off First Purchase SiPhoxhealth.com/marnionthemove CONNECT Dr. Paul Thompson Siphox Health on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube` Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests.