VO₂ Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity with Dr. Phil Batterson | Ep 668

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson to talk about VO2 Max for Lifters: The Untapped Lever for Performance, Fat Loss & Longevity.

We cover why it matters for performance, how it connects to recovery and fat loss, and simple ways to improve it without wrecking your lifting progress. If you’re serious about building muscle or your fitness journey, this episode is a must listen!

Let’s talk about:

00:47 Introduction to Dr. Phil Batterson

04:22 Mitochondria & why it matters

06:00 Endurance and Cardio

10:51 Cardio vs Muscle Gains

30:21 Dr. Phil’s training

38:40 VO2 Max

01:06:23 How VO2 max impacts lifters

01:09:10 Misconceptions

01:11:16 Where to find Dr. Phil

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