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Unfortunately, VO2 max decreases a lot faster when you stop straining than it increases with training. “Early on, you can see ...

In terms of differences, if you think about VO2 max as the size of your engine, lactate threshold is the size of the gears in ...

Discover how your VO2 max score could be one of the most accurate predictors of long-term health and lifespan.

Experts explain why this measure of cardiovascular health isn’t just for ‘fitness people,’ and how improving your VO2 max ...

After running for over a decade, I wanted to see how healthy my heart is. I got an active metabolic assessment at Life Time, measuring my VO2 max and heart rate. I also learned which running speeds ...

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff is joined by Kristen Wagner, senior health and fitness editor, to talk about Jeannie Rice’s incredibly high VO2 max. The world record-holder ...

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The marathon world-record holder for the 75-79 age category didn’t start running until she was 35: “You can start anytime, and you just keep moving forward.” At 77, Jeannie Rice isn’t even close to ...