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VO₂ Max vs. Muscle: Which Matters More as We Age? | Ep. 460
If you had to choose just one—better cardiovascular fitness or more muscle—which would have the greatest impact on healthy aging?
Fortunately, it's the wrong question.
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton unpack two of the strongest predictors of longevity: cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength. They explore what the research tells us about VO₂ max, muscle mass, and muscle strength, why both decline with age, and how each contributes to independence, resilience, and quality of life. Along the way, they challenge the false choice between cardio and strength…
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