Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters

Peter Attia MD November 14, 2021
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Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of simultaneously lengthening their lifespan and increasing their healthspan. He is the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Dr. Attia received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine and trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including resident of the year. Website: https://peterattiamd.com Peter's free newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Member-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (book): https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ © 2015–2025 PA IP, LLC. All rights reserved.

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