Running faster with less effort probably sounds like the dream. When quicker paces become manageable, suddenly even your loftiest PR goals feel within reach. For many runners, a lot of what determines ...

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 ...

High-intensity interval training is important, but coming back to your breath can be crucial to helping you train.

VO2 max is widely known as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in training apps, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. But the number you’re seeing might not ...

VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for ...

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 ...

Back in 2023, researchers pumped the brakes on one of my most cherished beliefs about exercise: the idea that aerobic fitness makes your brain healthier and more resistant to age-related cognitive ...