“We need to [keep] your strength. So if you do have to stumble and trip over a kid's toy in the house, you're not gonna break your hip.” (42:13)
VO₂ max might sound like a stat for elite athletes, but Cory Fagan wants you to think differently. At TCR Sport Lab, he works with everyone from Olympians to office workers, using science-backed testing to help them stay fit for life, not just for sport. Cory breaks down the misunderstood world of endurance metrics and makes a compelling case for prioritizing Zone 2 training, tuning into your own body over obsessing about wearables and approaching fitness as a lifelong strategy—not a 30-day challenge. Cory’s insights are grounded, evidence-based, and genuinely empowering. He also shares surprising stories of working with clients with chronic fatigue and the emotional impact of validating their lived experiences through data. Cory reminds us that health is about movement, not intensity—and it starts with showing up every day.
