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Tag: VO2 max


  • Swimming Workouts to Boost Cardiovascular Health

    Swimming gets sold as the gentle option, the thing you do when your joints are done with running. That undersells it. For your heart, swimming for cardiovascular health is one of the most potent tools you have, and the longevity data behind it is genuinely strong. The catch is that a few easy lengths will…

  • How to Improve VO2 Max (and Why It Matters for Longevity)

    How to improve VO2 max, and why it may be your best longevity investment. The easy base, the hard intervals, and the honest limits of the number on your watch.