Elite VO2 Max: 80% Lower Mortality

Achieving 40+ ml/kg/min offers strong longevity protection; top 2.5% individuals see ~80% lower mortality risk.

The top 3

1. World Record VO2 Max: Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt holds the record at 101.1 ml/kg/min, pushing human aerobic limits.
2. What Defines Elite VO2 Max: The top 2.5% VO2 Max cohort has ~80% lower mortality; for 20s, >55.4 (men) & >49.6 (women) ml/kg/min is superior.
3. Low Fitness: 5x Mortality: Individuals in the lowest 25% fitness are 5x more likely to die than those in the elite VO2 Max group.

Sources

• VO₂ Max and All-Cause Mortality: The Data You Can't Ignore | DexaFit

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