05/13/2026
Research continues to show that VO₂ max — your body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise — is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and overall health.
In large studies, people with higher cardiorespiratory fitness had dramatically lower risks of:
✔️ Heart disease
✔️ Chronic illness
✔️ Early mortality
✔️ Functional decline with aging
Even more interesting?
Improving fitness by relatively small amounts appears to significantly reduce long-term health risks.
This is one reason I’m so passionate about metabolic and fitness testing. These tests give us objective information about how your body is functioning NOW — not just how it looks on the outside.