EWOT for VO2 Max and LONGEVITY

EWOT for VO2 Max and LONGEVITY

Terry Shelton

It is well-known that all-cause mortality is decreased when your VO2 Max increases. But what is VO2 Max and how do we increase it VO2 longevity?  

VO2 Max, also known as maximal oxygen uptake, is a measure of an individual's maximum aerobic capacity or the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during intense exercise. It is considered one of the best indicators of cardiovascular fitness and endurance. 

Your VO2 Max can be measured using a graded exercise test, typically on a treadmill or stationary bike, where your oxygen consumption is measured while the intensity of the exercise increases progressively. The test is usually conducted in a laboratory setting.  Well, I don't know who would want to do that or could afford such a test, but do we actually need to measure, or can most people just assume we need to improve our VO2 Max?

Many highly acclaimed doctors such as Dr. Peter Attia, M.D. are now espousing the need for longevity minded people to increase our VO2 Max. Well . . . how do we do this?

EWOT is an example of how we increase VO2 Max and longevity. EWOT has additional benefits such as improved oxygenation and increased energy levels during exercise. The bottom line is that you can exercise longer and with higher intensity. The benefit is cardiovascular adaptation, such as an increase in stroke volume (the amount of blood pumped with each heartbeat), oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, and the efficiency of oxygen utilization by the muscles. These adaptations are typically achieved through regular exercise training such as EWOT that challenge the cardiovascular system and improve VO2 max life expectancy. 

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