If you want to slow the aging process and maintain better cardiovascular functionality as you grow older, regularly oxygenating the body, investing in methodical VO2max training, and measuring it regularly might be helpful.
We face declining muscles, heart function, and mitochondria with age. In general, our health markers sharply diminish to start from the middle ages. Some people even notice a descent in their early 30s.
After age 50, VO2max, which is a valuable fitness marker, shows a significant decline. This drop makes prioritizing cardiovascular fitness (strength, endurance, agility) crucial for healthspan and lifespan (longevity).
The earlier we start, the better outcomes we get. But it is never too late to start and maintain fitness. I significantly improved my VO2max after 50 with methodical and consistent training, including aerobic and anaerobic workouts joyfully.
Investing in VO2max training with regular exercise can beneficially affect our physical and mental health, enabling us to maintain higher functionality and enjoy a more vibrant and active lifestyle as we age. There is significant scientific evidence on the value of VO2max, with over 12,000 reports indexed on PubMed.
Without going into scientific details, this article aims to introduce VO2max, highlight its importance and give practical steps to improve it. First, for inspiration purposes, I briefly mention the achievements of a centenarian who popularized the importance of VO2max for health and longevity globally.
What We Can Learn from a Centenarian Athlete
Robert Marchand, a firefighter, gardener, and truck driver in his younger ages, was the world record holder for cycling 100 km, and the distance cycled in one hour, in the 100–105 years old age categories.
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