Survival of the fittest: VO2max, a key predictor of longevity?

[Vince]

Cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), is related to functional capacity and human performance and has been shown to be a strong and independent predictor of all-cause and disease-specific mortality. The purpose of this review is to emphasize age-related physiological adaptations occurring with regular exercise training, with specific reference to the main organs (lung, heart, skeletal muscles) involved in oxygen delivery and utilization as well as the importance of exercise training for promoting life expectancy in clinically referred populations. As yet, it is not possible to extend the genetically fixed lifespan with regular exercise training, but to give the years more life. This is where physical fitness plays an important role.

Survival of the fittest: VO2max, a key predictor of longevity? - PubMed

Cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max), is related to functional capacity and human performance and has been shown to be a strong and independent predictor of all-cause and disease-specific mortality. The purpose of this review is to emphasize...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Seagal]

The paradox of hematocrit in exercise physiology: which is the "normal" range from an hemorheologist's viewpoint? - PubMed

The paradox of hematocrit in exercise physiology is that artificially increasing it by autotransfusion or erythropoietin doping improves VO2 max and performance, while in normal conditions there is a strong negative correlation between hematocrit and fitness, due to a training-induced...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Vince]

The paradox of hematocrit in exercise physiology: which is the "normal" range from an hemorheologist's viewpoint? - PubMed

The paradox of hematocrit in exercise physiology is that artificially increasing it by autotransfusion or erythropoietin doping improves VO2 max and performance, while in normal conditions there is a strong negative correlation between hematocrit and fitness, due to a training-induced...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

I have an excellent vo2 level. My hematocrit is in a good range.

 

[Seagal]

I have an excellent vo2 level. My hematocrit is in a good range.

Congrats! Do you measure your vo2max with a fitness watch?

The post you deleted on how to improve vo2max was also good. Should be more focus on this aspects when it comes to health instead of aiming for max muscles.

 

[Vince]

Congrats! Do you measure your vo2max with a fitness watch?

The post you deleted on how to improve vo2max was also good. Should be more focus on this aspects when it comes to health instead of aiming for max muscles.

I do work out with weights pretty much everyday. I'm a die hard fan of working out. All my jobs I've had in my life have been physical and since I retired I started doing valet. I think that's why my vo2 is so good.

 

[Vince]

VO2 Max Chart for Men and Women: What's a Good VO2 Max by Age? | DEXA Scan Near Me

The VO2 Max Chart Men and VO2 Max Chart Women shows the classification of VO2 Max by age and sex. The VO2 Max test measures the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise. Classification by age and gender: VO2 Max ranges for Men (ml/kg/min): Excellent, Good, Above avera

www.fitnescity.com