What My VO₂ Max and Metabolic Test Taught Me About My Fitness

The next episode of the podcast is live and available for download on all platforms. In this episode, I share insights from a recent metabolic and VO₂ max test I completed. These tests provided a detailed look at how my body uses oxygen, how many calories I burn at rest, and what my aerobic fitness really looks like beyond guesswork. I talk through what the testing process involved — from sitting with a breathing mask during the metabolic test to pushing to maximum effort on the treadmill for the VO₂ max assessment — and explain what these measurements actually mean. More importantly, I dive into the key insights and takeaways: understanding resting metabolism, what VO₂ max says about cardiovascular fitness and long-term health, and how this kind of data can help guide smarter training and nutrition decisions. If you're interested in fitness, performance, or simply understanding your body better, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what these tests reveal and the practical lessons that come from them. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.