Week 11 Day 5, AM.
New Running VO2 Max. What's yours number?
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VO2 Max is the measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense, or maximal exercise.
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An Athlete's VO2 Max score is generally one of the best indicator for athlete's cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
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Most elite athletes will have a higher number of VO2 Max, >60 ml/kg/min, but this number alone is not a guarantee of elite performance. High VO2 Max may indicate an athlete's potential for excellent aerobic endurance, but many other factors can determin the winner of a particular race.
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Factors like: 1. Speed, 2. Psychological Preparation, 3. Lactate Threshold, 4. Rest and Recovery, 5. Nutrition, 5. Running economy, etc..
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Gold standard measurement of VO2 Max is to go through Incremental Test (Bruce Protocol as an example), by using CPET that connected to face mask.
