VO2 Maxxing: The Longevity Metric Driving a New Fitness Obsession
VO2 maxxing has emerged as a dominant fitness trend, focusing on maximizing maximal oxygen consumption to improve longevity. While the metric is a decades-old scientific standard, its recent popularity is driven by social media and wearable technology. Research links higher VO2 max to significantly lower mortality risks, but experts caution that it is not a magic solution and that moderate activity yields substantial health benefits.