Why Peter changed his mind on Zone 2 training

This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” episode # 90 (Ep. # 411) of The Drive which was released on 10/12/26. In the full episode, we cover: -Why Peter still considers the ketogenic diet an effective tool in the right context—but no longer for the reason he once believed -What Peter learned after three years of regular extended fasting, how it changed his view of fasting as a longevity intervention, and who may still benefit from prolonged fasts -How GLP-1 agonists are changing the way people lose weight, and the guardrails Peter considers essential for using them -Why Peter is less bullish on rapamycin than he once was, and how unresolved questions around dosing have changed the way he thinks about its use in humans -How the latest evidence on liquid biopsies has—and hasn’t—changed Peter’s thinking, and why he still considers the technology far from proven -How Peter’s thinking on Zone 2 has evolved over the years, particularly how the amount of time someone has to train changes the way he would prescribe it -How Peter’s thinking on squats and deadlifts has evolved, when they still make sense, and when other exercises may offer a better risk-reward tradeoff -Much more This AMA episode (Ep. # 411) is available exclusively for premium members. Become a member now to watch or listen on my website or your favorite podcast player. View show notes here: https://peterattiamd.com/ama90/ Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/