"I've been running for a decade, I regularly take weightlifting classes, and I finished a marathon. In my mind, I should be ripped, shredded - all the paper metaphors that apply to human bodies. Reality reveals some wrinkles. My running pace slowed down over the years, andI still can't do a real burpee.I recount the second half of the New York City marathon with the same gravitas people devote to speaking of real adversity. So,I have no idea how "healthy" I actually am."
"A high VO2 max is widely considered to be the "401K" of good health - something you should invest in sooner rather than later. Dr. Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and the Chief Medical Officer of a physician-led healthcare organization called VitalSolution, told me that VO2 max assessments are helpful in potentially diagnosing heart issues and can also be used to create personalized training plans."
A decade of regular running, routine weightlifting classes, and a completed marathon did not equate to expected fitness; running pace slowed and certain exercises remain difficult. An active metabolic assessment at Life Time measured heart rate and VO2 max across running intensities to evaluate cardiovascular strength. High VO2 max is framed as a long-term health investment comparable to a "401K." VO2 max testing can help diagnose heart issues and create personalized training plans by establishing a baseline and tracking improvements with training. The assessment also identifies running speeds optimal for burning fat versus building muscle and cardiovascular fitness, revealing a need to increase training intensity.
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