Hardcore endurance athletes have tracked the metric for decades, but it is increasingly touted as a measure of fitness and ...

I was having a great conversation with one of our fit, longtime members about VO2 max. I told him that I should do a column on it. When you Google VO2 max, it states: VO2 max is the measure of the ...

VO2 max seems like the biggest buzz word used in the running community right now—but why? What makes that number glaring back at you on your smartwatch so crucial, and why can’t runners stop talking ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Until recently, VO2 max testing has been inaccessible to most everyday athletes. Unless you had an in ...

“VO2 max is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness,” says Andrew Getzin, MD, head team physician of USA Triathlon and sports medicine physician at Cayuga Health in Ithaca, New York. “To have a ...

If you gather a group of runners together, you’ll often hear the same kinds of chatter. Sure, race PRs and training niggles will probably predominate, but there’s another topic that’s been ...

CU Anschutz sports cardiologist William Cornwell, MD, says there are meaningful benefits for every person knowing how much oxygen they absorb during exercise University of Colorado School of Medicine ...

A 26-year-old’s VO2 max is classed ‘excellent’ despite a non-extreme lifestyle. From interval runs to everyday walking, her ...

Juan López García didn't start running until he was 66. Now, scientists have discovered the secret to his success.

A high VO2 max is also strongly linked to longevity, correlating with better overall health and a longer life. Related: Daily 'Exercise Snacks' Might Be All You Need to Boost VO2 Max, Study Finds ...

A longevity expert explains why focusing only on cardio after 40 is not enough. While cardio improves VO2 max, maintaining ...