About Me: Akshay Vasudevan
This project reflects both my personal interests and my academic goals. Below is a quick overview of who I am and why this research matters to me.
This project reflects both my personal interests and my academic goals. Below is a quick overview of who I am and why this research matters to me.
Senior at Fort Worth Country Day with strong interests in science, medicine, and fitness.
Passionate about understanding how the human body works and how lifestyle choices shape long-term health.
Committed to helping my community make informed decisions about wellbeing and preventive care.
Interested in training not only harder, but smarter through evidence-based approaches to exercise and cardiovascular health.
Wanted to understand why certain training methods are more effective than others.
Experience as a weightlifter and wrestler sparked curiosity about endurance, heart function, and longevity.
Fascinated by the science behind VO₂ max and its strong connection to lifespan and disease prevention.
Saw this project as a way to connect personal fitness with rigorous scientific research.
Learned to view exercise as a powerful form of preventive medicine, not just part of an athletic routine.
Recognized the potential for exercise science to improve health at both individual and community levels.
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Wylie, Cardiovascular Medicine
Supervisor: Ms. Scarlett Sun
Guided me in evaluating scientific studies with accuracy and discipline.
Helped deepen my understanding of cardiovascular physiology and disease prevention.
Taught me how to interpret complex concepts such as aerobic metabolism and VO₂ max testing.
Provided insight into the clinical importance of training zones and cardiovascular adaptation.
Strengthened my ability to analyze data critically and build a scientifically grounded research project.