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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.
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A higher VO2 max means you can sustain harder effort before fatiguing — the hallmark of endurance fitness.

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VO2 max measures the maximum rate at which your body can use oxygen during intense exercise.

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