Why VO2 Max Training Is Overrated (And What Actually Improves Longevity) | #099

About this episode

Judd Lienhard discusses the misconceptions surrounding VO2 max training and its impact on longevity and cardiovascular health.

VO2 max has officially become the latest obsession in the fitness world — but are people completely misunderstanding what the science actually says? In this solo episode, Judd breaks down the truth about VO2 max, longevity training, Norwegian 4x4 workouts, Zone 2 cardio, HIIT, and cardiovascular health. He explains why having a high VO2 max matters, but why constantly doing “VO2 max training” may not be the best solution for most people. Judd dives into the physiology behind aerobic fitness a...

People in this episode

Host: Judd Lienhard

Topics covered

• VO2 max
• longevity training
• cardiovascular health
• aerobic fitness
• fitness misconceptions

Keywords

• VO2 max
• longevity
• Norwegian 4x4
• Zone 2 cardio
• HIIT
• aerobic fitness
• cardiovascular health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Norwegian 4x4, HIIT, Zone 2

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