High VO2 max (top 2.5% of population) and muscular strength are the two metrics with the most powerful positive impact on lifespan and all-cause mortality, comparable to or exceeding the protective effect of not smoking, not having kidney disease, not having diabetes, and not having high blood pressure.

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Dr. Peter Attia

Evidence Quote

VO2 max and muscular strength stand in a league of their own... they have more of a positive impact than any single thing we can think of has a negative impact. That includes... being a smoker, having high blood pressure, having type two diabetes, being obese.

Source

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Dr. Peter AttiaTim Ferriss
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:35:24 AM

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