Brady Holmer received a Masters degree in Human Performance from the University of Florida in 2023. He is an endurance athlete and a full-time science writer and researcher. He currently lives in Austin Texas with his wife and 1-year-old son.
In this episode we cover:
- Brady’s exploration of human performance science
- Effective ways to improve your VO2 Max for all ages
- VO2 Max's role in health, brain function, and endurance
- The link between aerobic capacity and mental sharpness
- Simple steps to incorporate VO2 Max improvements into daily life
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(02:39) Introducing Brady Holmer
(07:02) ATP, Mitochondrial Health & Energy Production
(12:24) What is VO2 Max?
(16:25) VO2 as a Metric for Longevity
(20:14) Correlation bw VO2 Max and Cardiovascular Health
(26:24) Long Term Benefits of Exercise
(32:15) What Should Your VO2 Max Be?
(38:40) How To Test Your VO2 Max
(45:54) Ideal Conditions to Test VO2 Max
(49:34) How To Optimise Your VO2 Max
(56:45) Brady’s Training Protocols to Improve VO2 Max
Connect with Brady:
Website: https://www.bradyholmer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-holmer-2b97496b/
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