#183 | VO2Max or What? | Mike T Nelson, PhD

#183 | VO2Max or What? | Mike T Nelson, PhD

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June 24, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 6 · Episode 183

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Dr. Mike T. Nelson discusses the controversy surrounding VO₂max and its relevance to health and fitness.

Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the huge "always on" discount) Affordable (best pricing by far) Blood Testing at GoodLabs (use code WISE for 20% discount) Mike T Nelson, PhD Dr. Mike blends deep academic knowledge with practical, field-tested insights to burn fat, build strength, and recover more effectively.PhD in Exercise Physiology from University of Minnesota BA in Natural Science from St. Scholastica MS in Biomechanics from Michigan Technological University Adjunct Professor in Human Performance for Carrick Institute for Functional Neurology Mike T Nelson website Dr Mike's Newsletter signup link There's a fight on the internet about VO₂max. One camp treats it as the single number that rules your healthspan — get it as high as humanly possible, no matter the cost. Another camp says it's overhyped, mismeasured, and not worth your attention at all. As usual, the loudest voices are the least useful. So I brought the question to someone I actually trust: Dr. Mike T. Nelson, back on the show for his fourth conversation with me. Mike is the rare internet fitness voice with both the science and the scruples, and he's written about this exact controversy. My…

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Organizations: University of Minnesota, St. Scholastica, Michigan Technological University, Carrick Institute for Functional Neurology

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