“In recent years, it’s come up a lot in the literature as one of the leading indicators of overall health and longevity,” says Horan. In fact, research has linked higher VO2 max levels to healthier ...

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 ...

Your VO2 max score offers invaluable insights into your health and fitness. A 2018 cohort study involving more than 120,000 participants found that the better your VO2 max, the lower your risk of ...