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I'm an Exercise Physiologist. Here's How to Assess Your VO2 Max—and 3 Workouts to Amp It Up
The metric has emerged as one of the strongest predictors of longevity and health, with research showing that higher VO2 max ...
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Why a VO2 Max Test Reveals So Much About Overall Health and Longevity
with one study even showing that an increase in VO2 max levels was linked to a 21% lower risk of death over 45 years of follow-up, even after adjusting for other risk factors like blood pressure ...
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How to measure your VO2 Max and why it's important
based on VO2 max, had a 45% reduced risk of all-cause mortality compared with individuals in the lowest third for aerobic fitness. Training regularly will improve your VO2 max, especially if you ...
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Experts Say VO2 Max Is the Most Important Health Metric—But Just How Do You Improve It?
Initially, work within shorter intervals (45 seconds to a minute), but as you progress, you can push your intervals longer to result in even faster improvements to VO2 max. According to a 2013 ...
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How To Increase VO2 Max and Boost Your Endurance
VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. It's important for sustained athletic ...
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The science and benefits of VO2 max testing
What exactly is VO2 max testing? Who needs it? And what are the benefits? Xpress catches up with Sean Simonds, clinic ...