“It depends on your baseline,” Colvin adds. For someone who doesn’t exercise at all, walking could be enough to increase their VO2 max, she says. But for someone who exercises more ...

While laboratory-based cardiopulmonary exercise testing represents the gold standard for VO2 max measurement, modern technology offers accessible alternatives. Traditional VO2 max tests involve ...

Better overall health: Studies link higher VO2 max levels to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, and even cognitive decline as you age. It’s one of the strongest indicators of ...

Here’s how: Testing VO2 max is where things get a little tricky. The most accurate way to measure it is in a lab setting, says Sims. This involves a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), where ...

Here’s how: Testing VO2 max is where things get a little tricky. The most accurate way to measure it is in a lab setting, says Sims. This involves a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), where ...

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