Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. It ...

Improving your numbers doesn’t have to mean pounding the pavement. VO2 max measures maximum oxygen use during intense exercise and predicts longevity. Low-impact modalities like cycling, rowing, ...

Shakira's personal trainer Anna Kaiser shared the secret to her client's incredible physique and fitness at 49, revealing that VO2 max intervals are key. Here she explains exactly what VO2 max ...

VO2 max is widely known as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in training apps, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. But the number you’re seeing might not ...

Considered a key indicator of longevity, VO2 max has made its way from the vernacular of performance athletes to the wellness lingo of us mere mortals in recent years. While I’m not a data-obsessive ...

VO2 max is widely regarded as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in training apps and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. But the number that you’re seeing ...

Building VO2 max requires both lower-intensity aerobic work and high-intensity intervals. Longer aerobic sessions build foundational fitness; intervals enhance peak performance and responsiveness.

Question: I like to challenge myself physically, whether it’s working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I’ve heard about VO2 max testing. What could I gain from it? Answer: A VO2 max test measures ...

Adults should aim to do between 560 and 610 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity to achieve a substantial reduction in the risk of heart attacks and stroke, suggest the findings of ...