Luke DelVecchio, PhD

ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist
ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist
NSA Registered Nutritionist

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

Very proud to launch our combat study with the fighters at Rhino MMA Rockhampton!

[Iñigo San Millán @doctorinigo]

A mechanistic articulation on why zone 2 is the maximum metabolic equilibrium state for most people.
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https://t.co/W8MxJC40Yi

[Iñigo San Millán @doctorinigo]

VO₂max is not the whole story.

I’ve been showing this slide for the last 15 years.
Same athlete, 2 years apart.
VO₂max? Essentially unchanged.
Performance? From average to one of the best.
What changed was lactate!.

VO₂max reflects cardiorespiratory adaptations to exercise, the size of the engine: heart, lungs, and oxygen delivery.
Lactate reflects how efficiently that engine runs: mitochondrial function, cellular metabolism, substrate utilization, and metabolic flexibility.

At the same workload, markedly lower lactate indicates greater mitochondrial efficiency and improved lactate clearance capacity. In other words, better metabolism.

In elite sport, we’ve known for decades that VO₂max does not discriminate among top performers. Many athletes share similar VO₂max values, yet those with superior mitochondrial function are the ones who win. That difference is metabolic efficiency, and we assess it through lactate testing, not VO₂max testing.

Suddenly VO₂max is being crowned as the gold standard for longevity. But metabolic health is one of the main focuses of longevity. If that is the case, the most meaningful marker should also be metabolic and Lactate provides a more precise window into mitochondrial function. Furthermore, unlike VO₂max, Lactate allows us to individualize and prescribe exercise with accuracy, something we’ve been doing with athletes for decades
#lactate #metabolichealth #longevity

[JFMK MDPI @JFMK_MDPI]

🔖📑 Read our new article: "The Validity of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Compared to a Four-Compartment Model in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review" by Oliver et al.!

🔗Read more at: https://t.co/pC33acyyyL

#BodyComposition #Anthropometry #OpenAccess #MDPI

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My research is available on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/TMM7Ip8jfY

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

Call for resignation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/dl63velMDa via @ChangeAUS

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Look how much I learned on Duolingo in 2025! How did you do? #Duolingo365

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

My 2025 Duolingo stats are in! How did you do? #Duolingo365

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

I've built RingReady with @base44! Very fast and efficient process, highly recommended.

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

I've built RingReady with @base44!

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

Check out this awesome teacher I found on italki! And here's $5 to kickstart your journey! https://t.co/Fj7jxRFGNF

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Honoured to be attending the AUSactive Leaders’ Forum at Parliament House, Canberra, uniting industry leaders to champion movement, innovation, and health for all Australians.

#ausactive

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https://t.co/gAB6vVvyff

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

is resting lactate a biomarker of reduced oxidation capacity

Results from @ConsensusNLP

https://t.co/lJfv6UdcDn

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

🚀 Exciting PhD opportunity at Southern Cross University! Explore the effects of hydrogen-rich water on health and chronic diseases. Join us in advancing innovative health strategies. Visit:https://t.co/bY5uSCQqgS #PhDOpportunity #HydrogenWater

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

@MithuStoroni Highly recommended read! The article offers practical insights into the brain's cognitive gear system, providing valuable advice on optimizing mental performance throughout the workday.

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

Seeking individuals aged 60-69 for a study using the VentriJect Seismofit to estimate fitness levels without strenuous exercise.

Check eligibility: https://t.co/P31hFtr4tn

*Approved by Southern Cross University Research Ethics (HREC) (2024/107)*.

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A reflective practice learning experience with higher education exercise physiology students https://t.co/l7oGitELvW

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

"Martial Arts and the Mental Health of Older Persons" by Dan Sullivan, Mike Climstein et al. https://t.co/me60ZHkbOH

[Luke DelVecchio, PhD @LukeDelvecchio1]

Exciting news! Thrilled to be part of this incredible video highlighting the strengths of our Clinical Exercise Physiology program at Southern Cross University. Check it out here: [https://t.co/ONKKvSDcXO 💪🎓 #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #StudentJourney #SouthernCrossUni