“Nothing is better at improving VO2 max than challenging VO2 max,” says Andy Galpin, Ph.D. 

Andy, a kinesiology professor, co-director of the Center for Sports Performance at CSU Fullerton, and performance coach joins us to discuss all things VO2 max, including:  

-What is VO2 max & why should I care? (~01:35) 

-Does VO2 max decline with age? (~11:38) 

-The VO2 max scale (~13:05) 

-How to measure VO2 max (~14:30) 

-How long does it take to improve VO2 max? (~22:56)

-How to improve your VO2 max (~24:37)

-How often you should reach your max heart rate (~31:59)

-A 20-minute VO2 max workout (~42:47)

-HRV vs. VO2 max (~47:32)

-Lifestyle tips to improve VO2 max (~59:31) 

Referenced in the episode:

-Connect with Andy on Instagram (@drandygalpin) & YouTube (@drandygalpin)

-Tune into his podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

-To learn more about Rapid Health, visit https://rapidhealthreport.com

-Research on cardiovascular and muscle health in lifelong exercisers

- A chart showing the average VO2 max by age and sex from the American College of Sports Medicine

-The Breathing Gear System by Brian Mackenzie 

-Visit shop.mindbodygreen.com/coffee20 to get 20% off your first order of clean coffee+ 

-Head to zbiotics.com/mindbodygreen and use the code MINDBODYGREEN at checkout for 15% off your first order

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