VO2 Max: What’s your capacity?

VO2 max is the maximum capacity of a person’s body to
transport and move oxygen during exercise. It is a measurement of a person’s
physical fitness in relation to aerobic endurance. “V” stands for volume, “O2”
stands for oxygen, and “max” stands for maximum. It is a tool to track progress
over time. In essence, it is the measure of how much oxygen the body consumes
during high levels of exercise. It is said to be the single best measure of
cardiovascular fitness.

This isn’t the easiest measure to figure out yourself, but
it can be done. You will need a stop watch and flat surface (a …read more