The Globe and Mail
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Jul 24, 2026
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Is VO2 max the best predictor of lifespan? I took the fitness test to find out
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Maxing out
VO2 max testing is no longer exclusive to research labs. Here’s why ‘the gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness’ is gaining traction
GRAHAM ISADOR
HEALTHY LIVING REPORTER
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
Reporter Graham Isador takes a VO2 max test at a facility in Toronto.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK BINKS
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