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In this \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d (AMA) episode, Peter describes what it means to exercise with the goal of longevity in mind, including his personal goals, exercise framework, and how he is optimizing for what he refers to as the \u201cCentenarian Decathlon.\u201d He explains the various types of cardiovascular training and how to partition your time between intensity levels (i.e., zone 2 training vs. zone 5 training) to optimize cardiorespiratory benefit. Additionally, Peter dives deep into questions around VO2 max, such as why it\u2019s critical for longevity, how to improve it, and the value in starting VO2 max optimization early in life.

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We discuss:

• Exercise topics to be discussed [1:45];
• Peter\u2019s exercise goals, and the Centenarian Decathlon [4:00];
• Peter\u2019s exercise framework, and how he tracks his MET hours [8:30];
• How to partition your time between low and high intensity exercise to optimize results [13:15];
• Zone 2 exercise: ideal training methods and how to determine your zone 2 level [23:15];
• Rucking as a versatile mode of exercise [31:45];
• Zone 5 exercise: modalities of training, time per week, and other considerations [34:30];
• The importance of knowing your VO2\xa0max, and methods for estimating it [38:15];
• Training methods for improving VO2\xa0max, and realistic targets for improvement [46:00];
• Relationship of VO2max with age and the required fitness levels for daily life activities and exercise [52:30];
• The training necessary to maintain an elite VO2\xa0max throughout life [58:45];
• The value in starting early: the compounding nature of fitness [1:01:45]; and
• More.

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