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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The 3-part fitness formula for longevity, according to a top sports doctor

Dr. Kevin Sprouse, owner of Podium Sports Medicine andmedical advisor for longevity clinic Eternal, has worked with elite athletes for more than a decade, helping them to achieve peak performance. He told Business Insider that the same science can help anyone live a longer, healthier life - by targeting factors like VO2 max and lactate threshold, key measures of fitness and endurance. His prescription for the best results - even on a tight schedule - is a mix of strength training, steady cardio, and interval training.
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fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Have You Ever Taken the Cooper Fitness Test?

The Cooper Fitness Test uses distance covered in 12 minutes to estimate VO2 max, providing a practical, low-cost proxy for lab measurements.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I took a VO2 max test while sprinting on a treadmill. It taught me how fast I should run to burn fat and build muscle.

Active metabolic assessment measuring VO2 max and heart rate identifies personalized training zones and shows a need to increase training intensity to improve cardiovascular health.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

I had my biological age tested - it's 10 years older than my actual age. Here's how I am going to lower it

VO2 max-based longevity testing evaluates how efficiently the heart, lungs and muscles use oxygen to predict biological age and long-term health.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Stay Well: What is VO2 max and should I get mine tested?

VO2 max measures the maximum oxygen consumption during intense exercise and is the best indicator of aerobic fitness.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

An elite endurance coach explains how to boost a key metric for longevity with the 'Norwegian method'

The Norwegian method emphasizes balancing high and low intensity workouts for improved fitness and longevity.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

An elite endurance coach explains how to boost a key metric for longevity with the 'Norwegian method'

The Norwegian method enables efficient training by balancing intensity, volume, and recovery, beneficial for both elite athletes and the general public.
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