What Is
Vo2max and How Can It Improve Sports Performance? By Tiffany K. Gust, MS, NBC-HWC, USA Triathlon Certified Coach
VO2max, or maximal oxygen consumption, refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that you can utilize during intense or maximal exercise. This measurement is generally considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The more oxygen a person can use during high-level exercise, the more energy a person can produce. This test is the gold standard for determining cardio-respiratory fitness and overall fitness: the muscles need oxygen for prolonged aerobic exercise and the heart must pump adequate amounts of blood through the body to meet the demands of aerobic exercise.
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