If it seems like everyone in your running sphere is talking about VO2 max at the moment, then we wouldn’t be surprised. That’s because there are some real benefits to knowing this metric – which is, ...

A. VO2 max is defined by author and physiology researcher Stephen Seiler as the maximum volume of oxygen that a body can consume during intense, whole-body exercise while breathing air at sea level.

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 ...

After running for over a decade, I wanted to see how healthy my heart is. I got an active metabolic assessment at Life Time, measuring my VO2 max and heart rate. I also learned which running speeds ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR ABOUT A a year, an exercise physiologist I know kept offering to do a VO2 max test on me. For more ...

Unlock a longer, healthier life by understanding your VO2 max, a key indicator of oxygen utilization during exercise. Experts now highlight this measure, which reflects your heart and lung efficiency.

My summer of running workouts has been, in a word, comfortable. I haven't had any real interest in doing virtual races created by this pandemic. My last virtual competitions were Pella's Klompen ...

Damn those thin mint Girl Scout cookies. No sooner had I taken what’s known as a VO2 Max test, learned that my physical fitness had slipped over the winter and resolved to get back into shape than ...

Over the years I’ve covered a number of NHL Draft Combines to the point where I no longer remember my first one. I’m sure it was epic. Before moving to Buffalo, the combine was held at the ...