VO2 max
vee-oh-TOO maks
viːoʊˈtuː mæksListen
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the maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during incremental exercise, expressed in millilitres of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute; regarded as the gold-standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic capacity; elite endurance athletes such as cross-country skiers and cyclists typically record values above 80 ml/kg/min, while the average untrained adult scores between 35 and 45; VO2 max is partly determined by genetics but can be significantly improved through structured high-intensity interval training and long-duration aerobic work
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