When runners talk physiology, two terms tend to dominate the conversation: VO2 max and lactate threshold. Although the two metrics are related, they are not the same – and they shape performance in ...

VO2 max testing requires a mask to measure oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output to determine your cardiovascular fitness. When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can ...

VO2max is a measure of cardiovascular fitness, and many watches and fitness trackers can estimate it for you. Here's what you ...

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff is joined by Kristen Wagner, senior health and fitness editor, to talk about Jeannie Rice’s incredibly high VO2 max. The world record-holder ...

This story is one in a series called The New Running Boom, which highlights new personalities, clubs, tech, training, and shoes that make pounding the pavement fun! IF YOUR BODY is a machine, the size ...

If you're an athlete, you've probably heard the recent buzz around VO2 max. Whether you run sprints on the daily or frequent your local circuit training studio, VO2 max is an important stat to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study, involving nearly 800 older adults, points out the factors most associated with higher VO2 ...