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What podcasts say about VO2 max
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What experts have said about VO2 max
5 statements · 3 positive · 1 negative · 1 neutral
Laboratory gas-analysis testing can measure true VO2 max.
“we can actually run a VO2 max test where you put a mask on, collect all your gases, and run you to there”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy GalpinListen at 26:21
Minimum VO2-max benchmarks are about 35 for men and 30 for women.
“in general, for men, a minimum number we want to look at here is 35 milliliters per kilogram per minute. And for women, that'd be about 30.”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy GalpinListen at 34:14
Higher VO2-max targets are above 50 for men and above 50 for women, with men ideally above 55.
“I want to see men above 50, and I'm not even really stoked until I get above 55. In fact, if I want to see men above 55, I really want to see women above 50.”
Open the episode · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy GalpinListen at 34:25
VO2 max is the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality.
“VO2 max is the strongest predictor of all cause mortality.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain NowListen at 18:56
VO2 max declines about ten percent per decade without active training
“VO2 max capacity 10% per decade if you're not actively working on it”
Open the episode · Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie EstimaListen at 1:01:41
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