I haven’t been able to unsee this since coming across it in an Andrew Chen newsletter and since then having gone a bit deeper into the topic, would love to discuss with people who find this relatable/fascinating. Here are couple of things on my mind:
Would this data be different for Indian population (let’s say only urban)? My instinct tells me we’d probably be 10-15% less fitter than the average Western audience.
For those of you who have seen it, have you affected any changes in your training/fitness regimes?
(Hope this isn’t something that already has another thread. If yes, will delete this).
Yes, the approach may need slight adjustments for an Indian urban population. While the overarching message of promoting healthy eating and collaboration with a dietitian remains the same, there are cultural and dietary differences to consider. For example, the emphasis on vegetarianism or certain dietary preferences common in Indian cuisine might influence the type of services or menu offerings highlighted in the collaboration.
Additionally, addressing the potential perception of fitness levels compared to a Western audience could be approached delicately, perhaps by emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition guidance tailored to individual needs and lifestyles, regardless of baseline fitness levels.
Overall, the core message remains focused on promoting healthy eating habits and providing access to expert nutritional guidance, but it should be contextualized to resonate with the target audience’s preferences and cultural norms.
Urban India has adopted endurance sports at a rapid pace over past 8 years. But given the population, average adoption would still be a smaller percentage.
Measuring VO2 max is not convenient if we try to procure data of larger user base. However, HRV has a direct correlation to VO2 max and there are devices that monitor HRV and that data if you can attain from companies producing these devices, can be more helpful.
I saw a few founders and athletes sharing their HRV stats and it has shown improvements only with a comprehensive approach. Low body fat, higher muscle, sufficient cardio, optimum sleep and better blood profile. Since VO2 max is also dependant on the same factors, it should reflect.
