Unfortunately, VO2 max decreases a lot faster when you stop straining than it increases with training. “Early on, you can see ...

Juha Mieto is a legend of cross-country skiing. Born in 1949, in Kurrika, Finland, he is one of the country's most celebrated cross-country skiers, and his insane physical traits have made him a ...

The marathon world-record holder for the 75-79 age category didn’t start running until she was 35: “You can start anytime, and you just keep moving forward” At 77, Jeannie Rice isn’t even close to ...

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FOR ABOUT A a year, an exercise physiologist I know kept offering to do a VO2 max test on me. For more than a year, I’d been resisting it. Not because it’s not important. Plenty of trends have come ...

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In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff is joined by Kristen Wagner, senior health and fitness editor, to talk about Jeannie Rice’s incredibly high VO2 max. The world record-holder ...

Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), ...

Maximal oxygen consumption is a strong indicator of overall health and fitness. Learn the benefits of a higher VO2 max and how to improve it.