How to Measure Your VO2 Max (correlates with LONGEVITY) | Martin Gibala
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VO2 max (a measure of maximal oxygen uptake) is considered one of the best indicators of cardiorespiratory fitness. Higher cardiorespiratory levels as measured by VO2 max have been consistently linked to reduced risk of mortality and longer lifespan. So how do you measure it (especially when you don't have access to a lab)? In this video, expect to learn:
• How to estimate your VO2 max using the World Fitness Level online calculator (https://www.worldfitnesslevel.org/#/) • Why Martin thinks the World Fitness Level online calculator is the best online tool for estimating VO2 max • How to measure VO2 max using a "submaximal exercise test" • Why getting your VO2 max measured in an accredited laboratory is the gold standard
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