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

VO2 max testing requires a mask to measure oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output to determine your cardiovascular fitness.

Whoop has introduced VO2 max estimation, giving users access to one of the most important markers for assessing cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The feature is now available to Whoop ...

With a fitness tracker, you’ll have access to a variety of these health metrics—but there’s one that is key to determining your cardiovascular fitness that you may be ignoring: your VO2 max.

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 ...

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 ...

With a fitness tracker, you’ll have access to a variety of these health metrics—but there’s one that is key to determining your cardiovascular fitness that you may be ignoring: your VO2 max. VO2 max ...

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