17/06/2026
🏃♂️ Is VO₂ Max More Important Than Your Weight?
For years we’ve been told to focus on the scale and BMI.
But what if one of the most important indicators of long-term health is actually your VO₂ Max?
In this week’s article and video, I explore:
✅ Why BMI may not tell the full story
✅ What VO₂ Max actually measures
✅ How Discovery Vitality is placing increasing emphasis on cardio fitness
✅ Whether VO₂ Max could become a more useful health metric than weight alone
✅ How I use my 104-Week Watch Challenge to stay accountable
One of the most interesting discoveries for me has been that fitness is not just about looking healthy — it’s about building the capacity to live longer, stay independent, and enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
Health gives us time.
Read the article here:
https://www.asbrokers.co.za/insights/vo2-max-vs-weight-discovery-vitality?locale=en
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/ewuhNjPnw6g
I’d love to hear from you:
What is your current VO₂ Max score, and do you think it tells us more about health than BMI?