Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp says his approach to staying fit enough to run the data analytics company starts with a simple rule borrowed from elite endurance culture. Build aerobic capacity slowly, then add strength.
Karp Prioritizes VO2 Max And Muscle
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Speaking with Axios' Mike Allen at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2024, Karp said he focuses on VO2 max, a measure of how much oxygen the body can use during hard exercise. Karp said he believes pushing VO2 max into a top age-group range ranks among the most important steps a person can take for long-term health. But he also warned against chasing endurance at the expense of strength.
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