The VO₂ Accuracy of Wearables | Peter Attia

This clip is from episode #379 - AMA #79: A guide to cardiorespiratory training at any fitness level to improve healthspan, lifespan, and long-term independence In this clip, they discuss: - VO₂ Max Declines With Age – Notes that aerobic capacity naturally falls over time, while the oxygen demands of meaningful activities stay the same - Using Personalized VO₂ Max Graphs – Describes a visual model that charts age on the x-axis and VO₂ max on the y-axis to show an individual’s current aerobic capacity - Modeling the Expected Rate of Decline – Shows how the graph projects a “baseline” trajectory of VO₂ max loss with consistent training over time - Mapping Activities to VO₂ Max Requirements – Lists specific activities a person wants to maintain and identifies the age at which each becomes no longer possible based on trajectory lines - Aiming for the Fitness of Someone 20 Years Younger – Suggests that reaching the top 1–2% of individuals two decades younger allows almost any long-term activity goal to remain possible into one’s 90 -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/