VO2 Max
VO2 max is the ceiling on how fast your body can use oxygen, one of the best single measures of cardio fitness. Here is what it means and how to raise it.
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VO2 max
The maximum amount of oxygen your body can take in and use per minute during intense exercise, scaled to body weight.VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity in the research — improving it through regular vigorous exercise is among the highest-leverage things you can do for long-term health.
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VO2 max measures the maximum rate at which your body can use oxygen during intense exercise.
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Answer: True. It's defined as peak oxygen uptake per minute per kilogram of body weight during maximal effort, and it's a leading indicator of cardio fitness.
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