Elite endurance athletes can achieve VO2 max levels exceeding 70-80 ml/kg/min, with some discussions of individuals surpassing 100 ml/kg/min. Athletes in sports like football or basketball typically fall within the 55-65 ml/kg/min range, indicating that even an 'average person' achieving 55 ml/kg/min is in a very good spot.

Impact: Medium. This comparison with elite athletes provides aspirational benchmarks and context for average fitness levels, demonstrating the vast potential for cardiovascular improvement and the significant benefits of consistent training.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 01:56:17 to 01:57:03.

Sources in support: Andrew Huberman (Host, Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology), Andy Galpin (Guest, Professor of Kinesiology)