Health claim
“VO2 max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality, with a higher VO2 max associated with a significantly lower risk of death.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Large epidemiological studies consistently show higher VO2 max is strongly associated with lower all‑cause mortality, making it one of the most robust physiological predictors of longevity.
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