Why VO2 max is the greatest predictor of lifespan | Peter Attia

I'm 62 with V02 Max of 46 -- apparently top 10 percent over 60s. I work relentlessly at it.

79year old crossfitter here at 34 open heart surgery in august. Trying to get past 36

I'm a 49 year old house wife who loves my peloton and my VO2 max is 41 based on my garmin info. I don't focus on increasing it, but it doesn't seem too terribly difficult. I do a lot of zone training and focus on increasing my FTP. My cardiologist is impressed and wishes more of his patients understand how important this number is. Thank you for raising awareness!

Now I’ve heard three different things being touted as predictors of a long life expectancy. 1. - lean muscle mass 2 - Vo2 max 3 - a happy family and social life I’ll work on all three and hope for the best.

Thank you Dr. Attia for covering Lifespan and healthspan.

I always think this is the most important lesson I learnt from Peter and it surely had changed my perspective on health.

I love the Senna Cap and helmet in the background

Wonderful presentation and explanation Peter. Thanks so much for all this valuable information.

I am 48 and my VO2 , accordingly to garmin is 53, being workong out all my life , last 10 years more intensive, results are right there, fit, with a lot of strenght , high VO2 max . Key is have a plan of training and above all nutrition , i gave up , alcohol ( never being a big time drinker ..) processed sugar, trying to avoid as much as possibile . It is not an easy road, but at least for me, it js very rewarding, also looking how my kids are " proud" of a strong and healthy dad and somehow , trying to follow the example .

I just checked your book out at my local library 📚 I will read up on this tonight.

As a Brazilian I have to say…loved the hat! Great content!

Very well explained. No more buyer's remorse, Peter. 😁

I am 42 with VO Max of 52. I started running and strenght just four years ago but I train everyday 💪

I hope you will keep both healthy and successful. That is the key to happiness.😍

At 39 I began cycling and running and lost 85lbs after a life of inactivity. From nothing to 11 years of building.... Multiple Ironman, half ironman, marathons, etc, etc... My tested Vo2Max is 56 which I'm quite proud of; however my my question is this: In the last 3-4 years I've really focused on strength, as a 50 year old it matters and I'm quite happy with my progress, but strength comes at the cost of cardiovascular fitness. I have a job and a family - strength training chews up my swim/run/cycling training time - is there a "best" balance?? My VO2 has slipped a bit, but my strength is almost at a lifetime best.

Nice hat ❤!! Kudos from Brazil!!

Accrual…. That is the key … so keep training , consistency with intensity…. Make it a lifestyle

I love simple, actionable information like this

nice info, thanks. the hat and the helmet give me saudades... his greatest quote came down to something like: no fear no longevity :(

My Fitbit tells me I’m a 58 for VO2 max. I’m male 62 was 243 two years ago 147 now walk 15,000+ per day with my pup. I was shocked didn’t know about VO2. I feel like a brand new car every day. Thanks for doing what you do Peter.