How to live longer and healthier? Build your VO2 max!
Monitor your VO2 max and strive to increase it.
What is VO2 max? VO2 max is a measurement of aerobic capacity and the ability of our cells to use oxygen from the air for energy.
If you have an apple watch for example, VO2 max is calculated and you can find your numbers in the apple health app for the last year. Garmen and Fitbit may also calculate VO2 max among others smart watches.
If you don’t have an activity tracker/watch, another way to gauge VO2 max is by gradually over time improving your aerobic capacity with endurance exercise.
If you cycle for example, then either cycling faster, further or both can improve your aerobic capacity or VO2 max.
Why care about VO2 max? Those with a higher VO2 max typically live longer and healthier!
Have a healthy day!