11 Ways to Boost Oxygen and Live Longer (Increasing VO2 Max)

11 Ways to Boost Oxygen and Live Longer (Increasing VO2 Max)

From Dr. Eric Berg DC by Dr.Berg

May 5, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode discusses ways to increase VO2 max to enhance longevity and overall health.

Get access to my FREE resources 👉 https://drbrg.co/3QezxyI Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Learn more about increasing longevity by increasing VO2 max. DATA: https://www.topendsports.com/testing/records/vo2max.htm 0:00 Introduction: Longevity 0:10 The best test for longevity 0:20 What is VO2 max? 3:32 How to increase longevity by increasing your VO2 max 10:35 Learn more about HIIT! Today we’re going to talk about one of the best tests for longevity—the VO2 max test. VO2 max is the volume of oxygen your body can consume over a certain amount of time. You can get this test from doctors who specialize in sports medicine. To increase your VO2 max, you need to consider two things: 1. CO2 - CO2 allows oxygen to go deep into the tissues. 2. Lactic acid - Built-up lactic acid affects your pH and muscles, making breathing and exercising more difficult. Top athletes with efficient mitochondria, who have increased their capacity to absorb oxygen and get rid of lactic acid, have bulletproofed themselves against disease. They also have high VO2…

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Host: Dr. Eric Berg DC

Topics covered

  • longevity
  • VO2 max
  • exercise
  • HIIT
  • health

Keywords

  • VO2 max
  • longevity
  • exercise
  • HIIT
  • health

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