Studies consistently show that high-intensity interval training is one of the fastest ways to raise VO₂ max. Short bursts of ...

VO2 max is a trendy stat for measuring your fitness, and it can help improve longevity too. Having a higher VO2 max is good, but more important for health is how the number changes over time.

On TikTok, VO2 max is going viral as the key to improving your endurance during a workout. In short, you can think of this metric as the maximum amount of oxygen your body uses during exercise – V ...

VO2 max has become ubiquitous in fitness circles. But what does it measure and how important is it to know yours? By Talya Minsberg Talya Minsberg took a VO2 max test while reporting this story. She ...

I'm what I call an "on-paper" athlete. I've been running for a decade, I regularly take weightlifting classes, and I finished a marathon. In my mind, I should be ripped, shredded — all the paper ...

If you wear a running watch, you might have noticed a function that estimates your VO2 max score. If your running is in a good place, you might have seen this number rise over the past few months or ...

Your watch’s VO2 max isn’t perfect, but you can improve its accuracy with better data and heart-rate tracking.

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 ...

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher 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 ...