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Aug 2023
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107. VO2 Max w/ Brady Holmer

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Chris and Sam sat down with Brady Holmer to discuss all things VO2 Max. Brady is currently completing his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Florida, with a focus on cardiovascular physiology. Brady is also a science communicator through his substack, “Physiologically Speaking”, and for Examine.com. We discuss: the history of measuring and studying VO2 Max, why do people care so much about it, different ways to test VO2 Max, how much does it truly matter in both performance and health contexts, and much more. 

More about Brady: 

Brady’s Website

Brady’s Substack: Physiologically Speaking

Science and Chill Podcast

Examine.com

Brady’s Twitter

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