Testing How Long You Will Live

If you want to predict how well you’ll age, there are two numbers that matter more than almost anything else:

VO2 max and bone mineral density.

VO2 max is your body’s ability to use oxygen to create energy during effort. In simple terms, it reflects your cardiovascular fitness and your capacity to perform. It’s also one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality, meaning the higher it is, the better your long-term health outlook.

Bone mineral density is your foundation. It determines how strong your bones are and how resilient you’ll be as you age. What most people don’t realize is that you build the majority of your bone mass early in life, which is why testing during your teenage years can be so important.

Together, these two metrics tell the story of your strength, resilience, and longevity.

The goal is not just to live longer, but to stay capable, mobile, and independent while you do.

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