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 ...

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

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 ...

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There's no single 'correct' way to train for a marathon. Even at elite level, coaches and athletes approach the distance in different ways. This variation reflects attitudes and beliefs, training ...

When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can run or how many push-ups you can do. Or maybe you think about health metrics like your resting heart rate or heart rate ...