#66 - Built Through Movement Mini Series (Breath & VO₂ Max — The Endurance and Longevity Metric You Should Know To Live A Longer Life)

Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode, we explore one of the most important and misunderstood aspects of performance, health, and longevity: Breathing and VO₂ max. VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance performance. But most people focus only on workouts and ignore one of the most important systems influencing it: their breath. Inside this episode we break down: • What VO₂ max actually means • Why it’s one of the strongest predictors of longevity and cardiovascular health • How breathing mechanics influence endurance performance • The connection between breathing, oxygen utilization, and energy systems • Why many people struggle with endurance even when they’re strong • How athlete moms can improve endurance capacity through smarter training We also talk about how aerobic capacity, breathing efficiency, and nervous system regulation work together to support both performance and recovery. Because endurance isn’t just about pushing harder. It’s about building a system that can use oxygen efficiently, recover quickly, and sustain effort over time. Whether you’re running, hiking, strength training, mountain biking, or simply trying to keep up with your kids, improving your aerobic capacity and breathing mechanics can dramatically improve how your body performs. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing • movement limitations • hormonal frustrations • pelvic floor symptoms • training goals • performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment • the Built Through Movement program • a different coaching approach based on your body and goals • or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you. Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application: [Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃‍♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]