Health claim
“VO2 max may be a useful metric for health monitoring.”
Claim checked — strong evidenceLow riskexercise
Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
VO2 max is widely recognized as an objective measure of cardiorespiratory fitness and is used in clinical and fitness settings.
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Why VO2 max is the greatest predictor of lifespan | Peter AttiaPeter Attia MD
Peter Attia discusses research suggesting that VO2 max—a measure of maximal aerobic capacity—strongly correlates with longevity, and he explains why it may be a useful metric for health monitoring.
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