VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push ...

Colvin says to measure VO2 max you’ll need to be in an exercise medicine lab or a doctor’s office that offers the test. The ...

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

High-intensity interval training is important, but coming back to your breath can be crucial to helping you train.

Ever wish you could breathe easier and sustain more intensity mid-workout? You may have overheard the term "VO2 max" at the gym or on a trainer’s social media page recently—but what is this fitness ...

Danish medical device spinout VentriJect aims to revolutionise fitness assessment by providing a fast and accessible method for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), particularly VO2 max.

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

Whoop, the screenless watchband-like wearable that beat out Oura in my non-watch fitness tracker showdown, has just added a VO2 max feature to its app. Now, just like Garmin, Apple Watch, and others, ...

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.