Cardio Isn’t Your Problem – Why You’re Failing the Run

**Are you struggling to pass your military fitness test run—even though your cardio feels decent?** The problem might not be your lungs… it’s your **metabolic fitness**. In this video, Dr. Ray Peralta (DPT, Run Coach, and former Marine) breaks down the critical difference between **cardiovascular fitness** and **metabolic fitness**—and why most tactical athletes and military candidates are training the wrong system. 👉 **You’ll learn:** - What metabolic fitness actually is (and why it matters more than VO₂ max) - How lactate threshold limits your run performance - Why you gas out mid-run even if your heart rate isn’t maxed out - The right way to train for speed, endurance, and recovery on test day 🧠 Most people focus on heart and lungs. 💡 But your muscles quit before your heart does—because your engine isn’t built for the pace. If you’re prepping for a police, military, or tactical fitness test and want to improve your run performance without hitting a wall... 📩 **DM me "LFG" on Instagram (@dr.ray_peralta ) or download my free training here:** 👉 https://runningpainfree.com/run-faster-home - #MilitaryFitness #RunTraining #LactateThreshold #MetabolicFitness #CardioVsMetabolic #FitnessTestPrep #TacticalAthlete #CoachRayPeralta #TrainSmarterRunFaster #EnduranceTraining