Why VO2 Max is the Greatest Predictor of Lifespan

Brady Holmer received a Masters degree in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2023. He is an endurance athlete and a full-time science writer and researcher. He currently lives in Austin Texas with his wife and 1-year-old son. In this episode we cover: - Brady’s exploration of human performance science - Effective ways to improve your VO2 Max for all ages - VO2 Max's role in health, brain function, and endurance - The link between aerobic capacity and mental sharpness - Simple steps to incorporate VO2 Max improvements into daily life Sponsors for today’s episode: Inside Tracker - Use code LOUISA20 for 20% off - https://insidetracker.com/louisa Use my MUD\WTR referral link to save on their products: https://mudwtr.com/LOUISA (00:00) Preview and Introduction (02:39) Introducing Brady Holmer (07:02) ATP, Mitochondrial Health & Energy Production (12:24) What is VO2 Max? (16:25) VO2 as a Metric for Longevity (20:14) Correlation bw VO2 Max and Cardiovascular Health (26:24) Long Term Benefits of Exercise (32:15) What Should Your VO2 Max Be? (38:40) How To Test Your VO2 Max (45:54) Ideal Conditions to Test VO2 Max (49:34) How To Optimise Your VO2 Max (56:45) Brady’s Training Protocols to Improve VO2 Max Connect with Brady: Website: https://www.bradyholmer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-holmer-2b97496b/ ** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices