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Inside MeasureUp: Understanding the Real Metrics of Longevity
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Joined by Nicole Gibson from MeasureUp, we unpack how precise testing of DEXA, VO2 max, and resting metabolic rate, turns longevity from a buzzword into an actionable plan. Nicole shares why early measurement prevents fractures, guides smart training, and keeps you accountable without fear of numbers.
• What MeasureUp tests and why it matters?
• the Bone Bus and population bone density screening
• hip fracture risk, costs, and prevention levers
• strength training as the foundation for bone health
• how to read DEXA beyond scale weight
• using symmetry data to fix gait and injuries
• resting metabolic rate and fuelling for adaptation
• VO2 max for health, not just athletes
• choosing reliable labs and repeatable protocols
• baselines, retesting, and building a plan
Book at measureup.com.au
Chapters
1. Welcome and Guest Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What Measure Up Does (00:00:57)
3. Nicole’s Path to Preventive Health (00:02:29)
4. Hip Fractures, Risk, and Prevention (00:04:05)
5. Lifestyle Levers for Bone Health (00:06:33)
6. Interpreting Scans Without Fear (00:09:15)
7. Training That Builds Strong Bones (00:11:00)
8. Data as Catalyst for Change (00:12:12)
9. Why Body Composition Beats Scale Weight (00:14:19)
10. Resting Metabolic Rate Explained (00:16:38)
11. VO2 Max for Everyone, Not Just Athletes (00:18:02)
12. Numbers, Targets, and Accountability (00:20:02)
13. Visceral Fat, VO2, and Real Longevity (00:22:02)
14. Choosing Reliable Testing and Protocols (00:24:03)
15. What Testing Looks Like, Practically (00:26:05)
16. Packages, Baselines, and Retesting (00:27:58)
17. Trends and the Future of Measurement (00:30:02)
18. Final Advice and How to Book (00:32:08)
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