Exhausted and out of breath over 40? How VO2 max is the key metric to boost energy, supercharge work & family and live longer.

If you’re over 40, huffing and puffing while going up the stairs, you’re out of breath walking up the hills or you don’t have as much in the tank as you used to, this episode has the key number you need to track. You've noticed that you no longer have the energy for your family after a work day, and you miss being able to do fun things together. Before you write this off to the fact that you’re getting older, and give up on living to the full, let me tell you about the number you can track that will change the game. Because this isn’t just a marker more powerful than knowing your cholesterol level, it is also easy to improve so you can recover your stamina. This number is VO2 max: the metric of life. VO2 max is a measure of our overall fitness. It tells us how well our engine is running so it can carry us for longer. VO2 max is directly correlated with longevity. A high VO2 max also means you can burn more calories, and enhances fat oxidation, directly targeting visceral belly fat. Tracking and improving your VO2 max boosts metabolism and helps burn stubborn fat. Improving  VO2 max adds days to your life and energy to your days. Which means you get more out of life. Since improving my VO2 max from top 25 to top 6% for women my age, I have more energy than the moms who are 10 years younger than me! In this episode, you will hear 5 reasons why VO2 max is the metric of life Signs that your VO2 max may be declining and that it’s time to measure it How to measure it How you can improve your VO2 max in just 15 minutes per week to live longer and get more out of life. Investing in our fitness makes the difference between becoming a burden and growing in impact as we age. Which one will you choose?   **** Notes to perform the Cooper test to measure VO2 max: Measure the distance ran in 12 minutes, then use the formula: In Kilometers: VO2max = (22.351 x kilometers) - 11.288 In Miles: VO2max = (35.97 x miles) - 11.29 After you complete the test, you can compare your results to the norms and recommendations for your age and gender. ****   🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session 📏 Get your data: Get 10% off your body composition scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching 🤜🤛Join the free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/losebellyfatafter40 📩 Sign up for weekly evidence-based tips in your inbox: https://jihanefarrellphd.kit.com/e30225ecd8 Email me your questions: [email protected]