Training for The Centenarian Decathlon: zone 2, VO2 max, stability, and strength | Peter Attia, M.D.

This special episode of The Drive centers on the "centenarian decathlon," a framework for planning one's longevity journey by setting specific physical goals for the marginal decade of life. Peter Attia and Speaker 1 address questions about defining the centenarian decathlon, creating personalized lists of activities, and assessing fitness levels at different ages. Attia emphasizes that while emotional health can improve with age, physical and cognitive abilities inevitably decline, making targeted training crucial. He shares his own decathlon list as an example, highlighting the importance of training across the four pillars: strength, stability, Zone 2, and VO2 max. The discussion covers metrics for tracking progress, such as VO2 max, DEXA scans for muscle mass, and performance in exercises like farmer carries and dead hangs.