Peter Attia· MD
when you compare that to these the differences in these fitness levels it gives you at least in my opinion a greater appreciation for how much improvement in mortality comes from improving your fitness
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The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
when you compare that to these the differences in these fitness levels it gives you at least in my opinion a greater appreciation for how much improvement in mortality comes from improving your fitness
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so going from the bottom 25th percentile to being in the 50th to 75th percentile which is a totally achievable feat as you'll see in a moment
Research indicates nearly unlimited benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness on mortality
Cardiorespiratory fitness is not just “nice to have.” It’s one of the most powerful predictors of longevity—stronger than many traditional risk factors. And it’s modifiable.
Even average and below-average levels of fitness are associated with higher mortality.
Nothing moves the needle more for longevity than improving cardiorespiratory fitness
Low cardiorespiratory fitness (measured as VO₂ max) puts you in a mortality risk category comparable to, or worse than, smokers and people with diabetes or heart disease
I do think that measuring your Fitness gives you a leverage to say okay let's improve that Fitness and there are many reasons to do it Beyond mortality