VO2 max is a buzzy measure of heart health and fitness. I tried a class that promised to boost my VO2 max through cardio and breathwork. I don't typically do cardio, and I realized taking classes ...

VO2 max has long been a measure of aerobic fitness valued by endurance athletes, but it’s not a stat that should just be of interest to keen sportspeople, because a high VO2 max is also linked with ...

On TikTok, VO2 max is going viral as the key to improving your endurance during a workout, but what exactly does it measure? In short, you can think of this metric as the maximum amount of oxygen your ...

For those unfamiliar, VO2 max might sound like the latest performance-enhancing supplement, but it’s actually the term used to describe your body’s maximum oxygen uptake during aerobic exercise. If ...

This key metric reflects how much oxygen your body uses during a workout. But it isn’t just for athletes—your VO2 max is a critical indicator for your future health and longevity. Understanding your ...

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 ...

There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors. But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

EXPERT ADVICE: What exactly is VO2 max testing? Who needs it? And what are the benefits? Xpress catches up with Sean Simonds, clinic director for Movement for Life Physical Therapy, to find out. Photo ...

Keeping track of VO2 max on your Garmin is a great way to monitor your aerobic fitness and cardiorespiratory efficiency, and viewing this figure is possible both on the watch and in Garmin Connect. We ...