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Health & Fitness Insights
Your essential resource for science-backed insights on health, fitness, and longevity. Explore expert tips, in-depth guides, and the latest research to help you optimize your body composition, bone health, and metabolic fitness on your journey to peak health.
Peter Attia on 60 Minutes: DEXA Scans, VO₂ Max, and Training for Longevity
On October 26, 2025, 60 Minutes profiled Dr. Peter Attia, exploring his philosophy of longevity medicine and the framework he calls Medicine 3.0.
Attia’s message was as simple as it was disruptive:
“The future of medicine isn’t about treatment — it’s about training.”
And training begins with measurement — with DEXA scans, VO₂ Max testing, and metabolic data, the same tools DexaFit has spent over a decade making accessible to the public.
How to Improve Your VO₂ Max: The 3-Part Protocol
This is a primer, not a prescription. It introduces three levers anyone can explore to improve VO₂ Max. Whether you’re a beginner, enthusiast, longevity-focused, or an elite athlete, this protocol gives you a starting point.