VO2 max has long been a measure of aerobic fitness valued by endurance athletes, but it’s not a stat that should just be of interest to keen sportspeople, because a high VO2 max is also linked with ...

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want the best measure of your fitness, it’s time to check out your VO2 max. VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise, measured in milliliters of ...

Running to the best of your ability can feel like a numbers game. To hit new PBs, you’re probably under the impression that you should keep tabs on all kinds of stats, like distance covered, pace per ...

VO2 max measures how much oxygen your body uses during hard exercise. A higher VO2 max improves endurance and longevity. Any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake) is the maximum rate at ...