You may already know your VO2 max is a strong predictor of how fast you are on the bike. But if you’re fuzzy on the details, including what the term actually means, why it matters, and how you can ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Running at the best of your ability is somewhat of a numbers game. To hit new PRs, you’ll want to keep ...

View post: I Ran in the R.A.D SYNTH Through Weeks of Tempo Training, Easy Miles, and Intervals. They Quickly Became My Go-To for One Type of Run VO2 max measures your body’s maximum oxygen use and ...

Running to the best of your ability can feel like a numbers game. To hit new PBs, you’re probably under the impression that you should keep tabs on all kinds of ...

'Longevity workouts'and the best types of training to increase your lifespan seem to have gained more momentum in recent years. With the likes of billionaire Bryan Johnson experimenting with various ...

Whatever your running goals, you should execute most of your miles at an easy effort. But when it comes to workouts designed to challenge your VO₂ max, if they don’t feel pretty dang punishing, well, ...

When runners talk physiology, two terms dominate the conversation: VO2 max and lactate threshold. The two metrics are related but not the same, and they shape performance in different ways. Naturally, ...