Aug 29 • Coach’s Corner (Expert Drops)
VO₂max vs Strength: Which Will Keep You Alive Longer?
What the data says: Higher VO₂max is the most powerful fitness predictor of longevity (≈13% lower all-cause mortality per +1 MET; elite CRF shows the lowest mortality). Strength and grip/gait matter too for staying capable as you age.
Full 2 studies here if anyone’s interested in a bit of science. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1108396
Question for the group:
If you had to pick one lever to push for the next 12 weeks to extend your healthspan, which would you choose and why?
Raise VO₂max (e.g., 2–3 sessions of intervals/tempos per week)
Build strength (2–3 heavy, full-body lifts; focus on hips/spine)
Sleep upgrade (consistent 7.5–8.5h, earlier light, darker nights)
Stress & recovery (breathing, walks, boundaries, deloads)
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VO₂max vs Strength: Which Will Keep You Alive Longer?
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