624: VO2 max, wearables, & eliminating heart disease risk | Peter Attia, M.D.

The mindbodygreen Podcast · Nov 16, 2025 · 52m

“VO2 max is the best predictor of lifespan,” says Peter Attia, M.D. Peter Attia, M.D., physician, founder of Early Medical, and expert in the applied science of longevity, joins us today to break down the key levers for extending both lifespan and healthspan—from how to train for a higher VO2 max to the biomarkers that truly predict long-term health. - The most powerful habit for longevity (~6:15) - VO2 max (~8:55) - How to increase your VO2 max (~10:08) - Heart rate vs. perceived exertion (~12:35) - Attia’s strength training routine (~15:20) - 2 exercises Attia stopped doing (17:00) -…