Vitality After 60: Unlocking Your VO₂ Max for a Healthier Future | Episode 86
This ONE number could predict how long—and how well—you’ll live after 60? It’s not your weight, blood pressure, or cholesterol. It’s your VO₂ max—your body’s capacity to use oxygen efficiently. And it might just be the most important health metric you're not tracking.
In this episode, Dr. Rob Sumner explains why VO₂ max is a biological lifeline after age 60—and how to improve it safely and effectively, even if you haven’t exercised in years.
🎙️ You’ll learn: - What VO₂ max really is (in simple terms)
- Why it’s the #1 predictor of longevity and functional independence
- How and why it declines with age (and what you can do to slow it)
- How to estimate your VO₂ max at home—no fancy lab required (Estimate your VO₂ max)
👉 https://matecalculator.com/health/rockport-test
- The best way to train your heart and lungs without risk of injury
- Why walking isn’t always enough—and how to progress safely
🚶♂️ This is not about running marathons. It’s about:
✔️ Climbing stairs without getting winded
✔️ Recovering faster from illness or surgery
✔️ Hiking with your grandkids—or just carrying groceries
✔️ Living longer and living better
🧠 Ready to build strength, stamina, and confidence after 60? Join the 4% Club for coaching, training, and weekly insights from Dr. Rob: 👉 https://www.skool.com/4percentclub/about
💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway—or your VO₂ max goal for this year!
