Post by McMaster Department of Kinesiology

In Episode 4 of Exercise Science, #MacKin Professors Stuart Phillips and Martin Gibala break down one of the most talked-about fitness metrics: VO₂max. What does your VO₂max actually tell you about your health and longevity—and how can you improve it? This episode translates decades of research into clear, practical insights, highlighting key training approaches and some of the leading science shaping our understanding of fitness. Follow @realexercisescience on your favourite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/dUJ6DGAH 🎧 Episode 4 “VO₂max: What Your Number Really Means” is now live: https://lnkd.in/gzWGhJrn #RealExerciseScience #HealthResearch #Podcast #EvidenceBased