The Optimal Journal https://beoptimal.ca/journal Practical guidance on prevention, nutrition, and longevity from the clinicians at Optimal. en-CA Optimal Health Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT What is VO2max and why does it matter for longevity? https://beoptimal.ca/journal/vo2max-and-longevity https://beoptimal.ca/journal/vo2max-and-longevity Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Longevity An overview of the physiology and training approach for optimizing this key fitness metric. A coach reading live metabolic data on a tablet while a client walks on a treadmill wearing a VO2 mask

An overview of the physiology and training approach for optimizing this key fitness metric.

This is a companion post to a 1:1 interview we had with Geoff Girvitz in 2024 about cardiorespiratory fitness and VO2 max. We now offer standalone VO2max testing at our Barrie clinic, and wanted to provide an overview of why…

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