VO2 Max Testing Explained: How Cardiovascular Fitness Predicts Longevity

Your doctor checks your blood pressure, your cholesterol, your blood sugar. These numbers give you some information about your health. But there’s one measurement that predicts your longevity more powerfully than almost any of these standard markers, and most people never get it tested. It’s called VO2 max—your maximal oxygen uptake—and it measures your cardiovascular […]