Modern Wisdom: Supercharge Your VO2max & Protect Your Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and poor sleep is the norm. In this conversation with Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom, I cover the most important health metrics, why VO2 max sits at the top of that list, and exactly how to train it — including my favorite protocols, how to fit them into a normal week, and the most common mistakes people make with cardio.

In the second half, I dive into sleep. What most people get wrong, the key metrics worth tracking, practical tips for improving your sleep environment, the truth about sleep banking, how nutrition affects sleep quality, and why over-optimizing your life can backfire.

Timestamps:

00:00 Most Important Health Metrics
04:01 Why People Are Prioritising VO2 Max
11:19 Favourite Protocols to Improve VO2 Max
20:52 Integrating VO2 Max in a Normal Week
31:25 Motivation to Train VO2 Max
43:26 Common VO2 Max & Cardio Errors
49:13 Andy’s Sleep Company
57:55 What Most People Don’t Know About Sleep
1:01:53 Key Metrics for Understanding Your Sleep
1:12:56 Important Tips for Sleep Enhancement
1:23:58 Letting Go of Obsession Around Sleep
1:41:40 How Beneficial Are Earplugs for Sleep?
1:45:16 Making Your Home Better for Sleep
1:52:37 The Truth About Sleep Banking
2:03:54 Nutrition’s Impact on Sleep Quality
2:10:06 Where to Find Andy