Brady Holmer received a Masters degree in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2023. He is an endurance athlete and a full-time science writer and researcher. He currently lives in Austin Texas with his wife and 1-year-old son.

In this episode we cover:

- Brady’s exploration of human performance science

- Effective ways to improve your VO2 Max for all ages

- VO2 Max's role in health, brain function, and endurance

- The link between aerobic capacity and mental sharpness

- Simple steps to incorporate VO2 Max improvements into daily life

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(00:00) Preview and Introduction

(02:39) Introducing Brady Holmer

(07:02) ATP, Mitochondrial Health & Energy Production

(12:24) What is VO2 Max?

(16:25) VO2 as a Metric for Longevity

(20:14) Correlation bw VO2 Max and Cardiovascular Health

(26:24) Long Term Benefits of Exercise

(32:15) What Should Your VO2 Max Be?

(38:40) How To Test Your VO2 Max

(45:54) Ideal Conditions to Test VO2 Max

(49:34) How To Optimise Your VO2 Max

(56:45) Brady’s Training Protocols to Improve VO2 Max

Connect with Brady:

Website: https://www.bradyholmer.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-holmer-2b97496b/

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