Raising your VO2Max is the best way to reduce your risk of early death.
Simply moving up from the lowest conditioning category to a higher one will cut your risk of dying in any given year by as much as 60 %
A 2022 study in the Lancet found that the protective effect from dying ,of an increase in daily steps, peaks at about 6000 to 8000 steps a day if over 60, and 8000 – 10 000 steps if under 60.
Its also helpful to think about where everyday activity can be punctuated by intensity.
This could be as simple as walking faster when possible.
Growing evidence suggests that turning a leisurely stroll into a brisk walk , can , over time, lead to significant reductions in cardiovascular disease.
