Naturopathy and VO2 max

Meet the Naturopathic Doctor

  • Dr. Oake is dedicated to helping his clients feel their best, reach their goals, and optimize all aspects of their health and life. He is a general care practitioner who works closely with clients of all ages to ensure he provides the individualized care they need. Conditions he provides support for include but are not limited to: arthritis, digestive health, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hormonal issues, menopause and weight loss.

    Dr. Oake also has a special interest in Performance and Sports Medicine, he wants to help individuals perform their best in the workplace, at home, on the court, and in life. As a retired varsity athlete, dedicated husband, and father of two girls, Dr. Oake understands the unique demands involved in many lifestyles.

Dr. Oake’s thoughts on VO2 max and Metabolic testing

“Having a clinical focus in disease prevention and early treatment, testing various biological markers is very important. Amongst the testing I recommend, VO2max is arguably the most important for overall health, lifespan, health span, and fitness. A recent study found that those who scored “Poor” vs “Elite” were 5x (500%) more likely to die from any cause. For perspective, smoking increases your chance of dying from any cause by “only” 41%.”

He uses VO2max results to monitor individuals interested in:

  • Preventing chronic disease (heart disease, diabetes, etc)

  • Maximizing health span (longevity)

  • Maximizing sports performance

  • Completely individualizing their aerobic training