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599: Expert insights on improving VO2 max for longevity
Category: Health
Duration: 00:21:39
Publish Date: 2025-05-29 09:00:00
Description:

“VO2 max is the single largest predictor of how long and how well you're going to live,” explains Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

  • Andy Galpin, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology, Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University, on why VO2 max is the #1 predictor of lifespan and how to improve your VO2 max fast 

  • Martin Gibala, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at McMaster University, on whether heart rate zone or perceived exertion matters more

  • Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., a physiologist and exercise scientist, on the specifics of how to structure your workouts for maximum VO2 max gains.

  • Vonda Wright, M.D., double-board certified orthopedic surgeon, on sprint interval training vs VO2 max training

We’ll cover:

- VO2 max is the #1 predictor of lifespan (~1:57)

- You can change your VO2 max fast (~4:05)

- Ways to improve VO2 max (~4:48)

- How often should you be training? (~6:55)

- How to build Vo2 max without injury (~7:35)

- Heart rate zones vs. perceived effort (~9:40)

- The most effective way to improve VO2 max (~11:30)

- Surprising benefits of 1 minute workouts (~13:42)

- Sprint interval training vs. VO2 max training (~15:30)

- What is the fragility line? (~17:48)

- How to train for longevity (~18:55)


Listen to the full episodes here: 

- The largest predictor of longevity we don’t talk about | Performance coach & scientist Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

- How to do less cardio with better results | Martin Gibala, Ph.D.

- A woman's guide to metabolism, protein, & training smarter | Abbie Smith-Ryan, Ph.D.

- Why women should lift heavier & eat more | Vonda Wright, MD, MS

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