This easy test can help you get a gauge on your VO2 max—without a watch. Every day as I peruse through the mountain of ...

If it seems like everyone in your run club is talking about VO2 max these days, we wouldn’t be surprised. This metric—which is essentially a measure of your cardio fitness—is a zeitgeisty topic, ...

Professional triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt registered a mind-bending score.

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In contrast, despite being widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge is estimated to sit closer to 70. His dominance underscores that elite endurance performance is not ...

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When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can run or how many push-ups you can do. Or maybe you think about health metrics like your resting heart rate or heart rate ...

First, let’s look at the term itself. “V” stands for “volume.” “O2” stands for “oxygen.” And “max,” of course, means “maximum.” Put together and given context, VO2 max refers to the maximum volume ...

It’s hardly surprising for elite athletes to have higher VO2 max scores, but this takes it to an entirely new level.

Numerous factors come into play when you want to improve your cycling performance, including following a training plan, doing workouts off the bike, and adopting a strong mental game. But one of the ...