VO2 max
noun
: the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a specified period of usually intense exercise
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In one study, the group who jumped rope twice per day for 12 weeks improved their VO2 max and functional movement compared with those who did not include jumping rope in their fitness routine.4
Other research shows that jumping rope can be beneficial for people at risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
But there are a good number of studies that look at it after the fact: One 2022 study of elite soccer players found their VO2 max—a measure of how efficiently their bodies use oxygen during exercise—was reduced from baseline up to two months after infection.
—Julie Stewart, SELF, 5 Sep. 2024
In a 1991 paper, Joyner calculated the likely best possible VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy a person can achieve.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
In a 1991 paper, Michael Joyner studied elite distance runners and determined the best possible VO2 max, lactate threshold and running economy.
—Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Advertisement Altitude training can improve an athlete’s maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2 max, and lessen the effects of fatigue.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The runners experienced a steeper VO2 max decline with age than the non-runners.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 July 2024
Slow running can also improve your aerobic capacity, also known as VO2 max, Buckingham said.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Next, Equinox will run its own fitness tests, including VO2 max, strength, and movement range.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
But there are a good number of studies that look at it after the fact: One 2022 study of elite soccer players found their VO2 max—a measure of how efficiently their bodies use oxygen during exercise—was reduced from baseline up to two months after infection.
—Julie Stewart, SELF, 5 Sep. 2024
In a 1991 paper, Joyner calculated the likely best possible VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy a person can achieve.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
In a 1991 paper, Michael Joyner studied elite distance runners and determined the best possible VO2 max, lactate threshold and running economy.
—Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Advertisement Altitude training can improve an athlete’s maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2 max, and lessen the effects of fatigue.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The runners experienced a steeper VO2 max decline with age than the non-runners.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 10 July 2024
Slow running can also improve your aerobic capacity, also known as VO2 max, Buckingham said.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Next, Equinox will run its own fitness tests, including VO2 max, strength, and movement range.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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VO2 max
noun
: the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during a specified period of usually intense exercise that depends on body weight and the strength of the lungs
called also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake, max VO2
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