The VO2 Max Trap

VO2 Max is having a moment. It seems every fitness influencer and longevity specialist has decided to focus on it as the key metric for determining your health. Is it important? Yes. But making that the key indicator of fitness is a trap.  Then, Dante fields a listener question: What do you do when red wine turns your face, well...bright red. How can you enjoy a glass while avoiding that awful face flush and the terrible feeling that comes along with it? We love questions! Comment below or email us: [email protected] ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook -  https://facebook.com/askjoedimatteo  Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowYTM Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 00:23 - Show Intro 01:22 - VO2 Max 03:52 - What is VO2 Max? 05:51 - Who is Steve Magnus? 09:56 - What does VO2 Max tell you? 10:46 - What should you look at instead of VO2 max? 11:39 - Running economy 13:10 - Lactate Threshold 16:00 - Does VO2 max really matter? 18:49 - Is Zone 2 cardio related to VO2 max? 25:33 - Viewer Question: Red Wine Flush 26:04 - Why does this happen? 27:19 - What are the chemical issues with alcohol? 32:47 - Is there a "trick" with red wine to avoid flush? 34:51 - What to do with the data 40:29 - Show Outro SHOW NOTES: 1) VO2 Max & metabolic health (Study) - https://tinyurl.com/bdh2jh6u DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.