How does VO2 max correlate with longevity?
This video clip is from episode #176 – AMA #27: The importance of muscle mass, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness for…
High-intensity interval training and cognitive function in older adults: promising but limited findings
A new study indicates that HIIT may help delay or even reverse age-related declines in memory and learning, but this exercise modality remains just one aspect of a well-balanced regimen.
Could plasma protein levels be a surrogate for VO2 max testing as a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
A proteomics model may provide an alternative method for estimating risk of mortality and chronic disease
Is zone 5 training okay to do immediately following zone 2 training?
This video clip is from #201 – Deep dive back into Zone 2 with Iñigo San-Millán, Ph.D., originally released on…
#307 ‒ Exercise for aging people: where to begin, and how to minimize risk while maximizing potential | Peter Attia, M.D.
“The name of the game is play the game and stay in the game forever. And so we are really looking to minimize injury here and we’re looking to minimize burnout.” —Peter Attia
#304 – NEW: Introducing quarterly podcast summaries – Peter shares his biggest takeaways on muscle protein synthesis, VO2 max, toe strength, gut health, and more
“Getting a high VO2 max and being very strong are very hard to do. They take a long time. Everybody can do them, but they can’t be done quickly and easily, so therefore, they are the tip of the spear.” —Peter Attia
#300 – Special episode: Peter on exercise, fasting, nutrition, stem cells, geroprotective drugs, and more — promising interventions or just noise?
“The probability that having a high VO2 max, high muscle mass, and high muscle strength are going to increase the length of your life and improve the quality of your life. . .is so high that to act in disregard of that is irresponsible.” —Peter Attia
With exercise, results matter more than “time served”
How much time should a person spend exercising? However long it takes to see meaningful improvements in VO₂ max and strength
The [almost] unbelievable effects of a high maximal aerobic capacity on all-cause mortality
Everything you need to know about VO2 max
#294 ‒ Peak athletic performance: How to measure it and how to train for it from the coach of the most elite athletes on earth | Olav Aleksander Bu
Olav Aleksander Bu is an internationally renowned sports scientist acclaimed for his coaching prowess with elite athletes spanning a diverse…
#293 – AMA #57: High-intensity interval training: benefits, risks, protocols, and impact on longevity
“You want to broaden your portfolio of training.” —Peter Attia