Misconceptions About Grip Strength and Other Health Proxies

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Simplavida: Simplified Longevity

Paul Kedrosky and Howard Luks

56 episodes

1 month ago

Simplifying health, fitness, exercise, Zone 2, and longevity, with your hosts Dr. Paul Kedrosky and Howard Luks, MD. Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn’t rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon. Public excerpts only. To listen to entire episodes, as well as get show notes and full transcripts, subscribe at simplavida.com.

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Misconceptions About Grip Strength and Other Health Proxies

Simplavida: Simplified Longevity

19 minutes

10 months ago

Misconceptions About Grip Strength and Other Health Proxies

Paul and Howard discuss the common misconceptions surrounding proxies for overall health, using grip strength as a ... proxy! They talk about how people often confuse proxies like grip strength, getting up from a chair, or VO2 max with direct indicators of health. These measures should only be used to gauge potential health issues such as sarcopenia or cardiovascular health but not as sole targets for improvement. They emphasize the importance of holistic health practices, refuting the idea that focusing on one metric can lead to overall better health.

00:00 Introduction: The Proxy for Overall Health
00:10 The Grip Strength Story
01:39 Understanding Proxies for Health
03:08 Common Misconceptions and Examples
05:18 The Importance of a Holistic Approach
15:00 The VO2 Max Obsession
17:30 Conclusion: Using Proxies Wisely