VO2 max has long been a measure of aerobic fitness valued by endurance athletes, but it’s not a stat that should just be of interest to keen sportspeople, because a high VO2 max is also linked with ...

If you wear a running watch, you might have noticed a function that estimates your VO2 max score. If your running is in a good place, you might have seen this number rise over the past few months or ...

VO2 max testing requires a mask to measure oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output to determine your cardiovascular fitness. When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can ...

Of all the metrics you can use to gauge overall health and fitness, VO2 max stands among the very top. This objective measurement has links to heart health, longevity, and more. Heres everything you ...

On TikTok, VO2 max is going viral as the key to improving your endurance during a workout. In short, you can think of this metric as the maximum amount of oxygen your body uses during exercise – V ...

A routine sweat sesh can offer a whole slew of health benefits, but if you really want to capitalize on those workouts, going hard (think: sprinting, HIIT, intervals) may be your best bet. At least, ...

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Most people overestimate how many calories they torch while running. Here’s how to figure out your numbers—and tips to boost ...

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“VO2 max is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness,” says Andrew Getzin, MD, head team physician of USA Triathlon and sports medicine physician at Cayuga Health in Ithaca, New York. “To have a ...