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

Both metrics are important – but one of them is better at determining your running performance over long distances ...

Use a watch and see how far you can run in 12 minutes on a flat surface (ideally, a track), maintaining as steady a pace as ...

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 ...

VO2 max is a measure of the amount of oxygen your body can use while running or the maximum rate at which we can race a ...

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

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

The longevity industry is worth billions, but Dr Faye Bate says you don’t need expensive treatments to age well. Here are 6 ...

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 ...

Garmin has some of the best proprietary fitness software around. Here’s how to interpret all that meticulously gathered data.

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