Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2540 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards for part 2 of their discussion about improving VO2 max, addressing chronic pain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/addressing-chronic-pain-dr-johnathan-edwards-episode-2540 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Increasing VO2 Max This is Part 2, a continuation of a conversation Vinnie and Johnathan shared. Johnathan has also been a competitive cyclist. (3:30) VO2 max is explained. (14:00). It’s how your body uses oxygen to burn carbs and fats to create mechanical energy. How do you get a strong VO2 Max? (23:00) Your VO2 Max number helps determine longevity. (24:00) Motorcross is a huge challenge for your body as well as rowing. (27:00) Vinnie has helped a lot of people who have been morbidly obese, and once they lose weight they want to get moving. (33:00) What is VO2 max, what do the numbers mean, and how can it be increased? They give practical examples