If you're an athlete, you've probably heard the recent buzz around VO2 max. Whether you run sprints on the daily or frequent your local circuit training studio, VO2 max is an important stat to ...

What if a short 30-minute workout could not only make you fitter but also add years to your life? Since a high VO2 max has been linked to a longer lifespan, workouts that are particularly effective at ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. It ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. For the Olympic triathlete gold medalist Kristian Blummenfelt, training is a full-time job. He ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. VO2 max measures how much ...

VO2 max has become ubiquitous in fitness circles. But what does it measure and how important is it to know yours? By Talya Minsberg Talya Minsberg took a VO2 max test while reporting this story. She ...

Essentially a measure of your cardiovascular fitness or aerobic capacity, your VO2 max is often considered a must-know metric if you’re a runner – especially if you’re looking to improve your running ...

VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for ...

If you think of ways to measure your overall health, certain benchmarks likely come to mind. The bloodwork you get done at your annual physical, maybe. Your body mass index. Perhaps how much you can ...

Every day as I peruse through the mountain of metrics presented to me on my Garmin watch, I pause to take a look at a particular number: my VO2 max score. And I’m sure I’m not the only runner that ...

You should want to know your VO2 max for many reasons. Athletes who seek optimal performance by taking part in competitions learn valuable information from tests that measure your maximum heart rate, ...

This workout is not for the faint of heart. If you’re an athlete, you’ve probably heard the recent buzz around VO2 max. Whether you run sprints on the daily or frequent your local circuit training ...