'Testing Your Fitness, Cardiovascular Health w/ the VO2 Max Test'

'Testing Your Fitness, Cardiovascular Health w/ the VO2 Max Test'
11:17 Dec 14, 2023
'Test Your Fitness Progress, Heart Health with the VO2 Max Test!  Crush your next workout and support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE : https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix  Use code podcast at checkout to save   -------------Sleep & Camera Tools You NEED!-----------------------  Best Low Carb Snacks: https://bit.ly/Carnivore-Crisps  Best Sleep Mask: http://bit.ly/2AIVbDV  Blue Blocking Glasses: http://bit.ly/blueblox  Best Mouth Tape (Nexcare): https://amzn.to/31qJayh  NeilMed Nasal Wash Kit https://amzn.to/3EUQaYE  Breath Right Strips: https://amzn.to/31t5VSl  A Metabolism Book Should Have:https://amzn.to/2jUiAh5  -----------------------------------------Show Notes--------------------------------------  0:00 Intro 0:20 VO2 Max test assesses the aerobic capacity of your heart.  0:48 It is measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min).  1:20 Your VO2 Max measures how much oxygen your body can uptake over a period of time at your peak threshold.  2:00 Exercise improves cardiovascular fitness and improves capillary density, which improves the output of your heart and the capacity of your lungs to oxygenate blood.  3:23 Ultra distance athletes score over 70.  3:40 The test approximates which heartrate zones are oxidizing fat and your lactate threshold. 03:55 Heartrate fluctuates with stress levels, hydration, sleep and more. 6:00 American’s VO2 Max average is around 30.  7:00 There is a correlation between increased fatness and your higher odds of developing, and even dying from, cardiovascular disease. 7:30 Low fitness levels are linked with increased death and premature morbidity from heart disease.  8:00 Your fitness tracker’s algorithm may not produce an accurate VO2 Max number. 8:45 Nasal breathing improves endothelial nitric oxide, which helps to vasodilate your blood vessels.  9:45 There is an age-related reduction in VO2 Max, but this rate can be slowed.' 

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