Ep. 15 - How to Train Smarter Using Metabolic and VO2 Testing (Not Just Harder)

https://korr.com/  VO₂ max gets all the glory—but is it really the key to performance? In this data-packed episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Mark Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber go deep on why VO₂ max is only one piece of the endurance puzzle. From real-world athlete case studies to training strategies that go far beyond heart rate zones, they unpack the science behind metabolic testing and how to use it to unlock smarter, safer, and more effective training. Whether you're a weekend warrior or an elite endurance athlete, this episode will change how you think about performance—and how you measure it. ✅ What You'll Learn What VO₂ max actually measures—and what it doesn't How elite athletes can have wildly different VO₂ max scores but similar race outcomes Why anaerobic threshold and lactate clearance might matter more than VO₂ max The role of fatigue resistance and how to train it How running economy impacts performance (and how to improve it) The surprising mental factors that influence physical performance How Core's CardioCoach allows for 8+ types of advanced metabolic tests Training strategies for improving VO₂ max, threshold, economy, and durability Why strength training is the "secret weapon" for endurance success How to design a long-term training plan using metabolic testing data   Follow KORR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korrmedical/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korrmedical/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/korrmedical Listen to the Metabolic Mastery Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-mastery/id1812972674  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sgLMFv1Z8DwEz87yUpapI?si=29a177a6c6ca4ed4  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@korrmed/podcasts  YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVCRWXBDdFo_S0OeaAsPv8xTnfajTLc75&si=d4wVUA0jqajkbukB  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d76834b7-c11a-485f-8010-32b490d49e57/metabolic-mastery