What’s your VO2 max? The most important health metric you’re probably not aware of shows how fit you really are

Colvin says to measure VO2 max you’ll need to be in an exercise medicine lab or a doctor’s office that offers the test. The ...
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Experts Say VO2 Max Is the Most Important Health Metric—But Just How Do You Improve It?

VO2 max is among the most elusive terms in fitness. You may have heard of it, as it’s often heralded as the number that defines your cardiovascular fitness. Yet for many, the concept is confusing and ...
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How VO2 Max shapes fitness and performance

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

Experts Say VO2 Max Is the Most Important Health Metric—But Just How Do You Improve It?

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