549: The largest predictor of longevity we don’t talk about | Performance coach & scientist Andy Galpin, Ph.D.
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“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D.
Andy, a kinesiology professor, co-director of the Center for Sports Performance at CSU Fullerton, and performance coach joins us to discuss all things VO2 max, including:
-What is VO2 max & why should I care? (~01:35 )
-Does VO2 max decline with age? (~11:38 )
-The VO2 max scale (~13:05 )
-How to measure VO2 max (~14:30 )
-How long does it take to improve VO2 max? (~22:56 )
-How to improve your VO2 max (~24:37 )
-How often you should reach your max heart rate (~31:59 )
-A 20-minute VO2 max workout (~42:47 )
-HRV vs. VO2 max (~47:32 )
-Lifestyle tips to improve VO2 max (~59:31 )
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Andy on Instagram (@drandygalpin) & YouTube (@drandygalpin)
-Tune into his podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
-To learn more about Rapid Health, visit https://rapidhealthreport.com
-Research on cardiovascular and muscle health in lifelong exercisers
- A chart showing the average VO2 max by age and sex from the American College of Sports Medicine
-The Breathing Gear System by Brian Mackenzie
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