VO2 Max: The Staggering Difference Between Average and Great

If you're a cyclist, your VO2 max is likely at least average. But the difference between average and great is staggering in terms of... not dying! There is no test that will better predict how long you'll live than VO2 max. And I bring the receipts on this one. I did a deep dive when my VO2 max started to decline last year. Is it... ...Age related? ...Can I get it back? ...It's still decent so does it even matter? ...what's a sure fire way to improve my VO2 max (without killing myself?) I think when you're done this video you'll be all in on maxing it out! VO2 Max data by age and gender: https://centuryride.com/?p=581 🚨 Get our fun weekly email "The Signal" https://centuryride.com/email/ 📙 What we're reading right now: https://centuryride.com/books 👉 Like our content? Let us know! https://centuryride.com/support ▶ Subscribe to Century Ride:    / @centuryride   🚴 Join me on Strava!   / strava   #cycling #vo2max #peterattia 00:00 Nothing is more important than VO2 max 00:47 What is VO2 max? And why is mine going down? 01:38 The "Line of Independence" 02:29 You're 5x Less Likely to Die... of anything! 05:50 VO2 Max and Illness - Good news! 07:01 You can make your heart younger 10:41 Lab Test vs. Garmin Data 12:28 What should your VO2 max be? 13:05 Does VO2 max decline with age? 13:58 The VO2 max you want at 80 15:17 Easy way to increase your VO2 max 17:04 What most cyclists are getting wrong 18:13 Why it makes us happier people