When runners talk physiology, two terms tend to dominate the conversation: VO2 max and lactate threshold. Although the two metrics are related, they are not the same – and they shape performance in ...

If you wear a running watch, you might have noticed a function that estimates your VO2 max score. If your running is in a good place, you might have seen this number rise over the past few months or ...

Running to the best of your ability can feel like a numbers game. To hit new PBs, you’re probably under the impression that you should keep tabs on all kinds of ...

I’ll never beat the “runners can’t shut up about running” allegations – I’m always rattling on about how ‘Jeffing’ upped my race pace and how helpful strength workouts have been for my recovery. And ...

After running for over a decade, I wanted to see how healthy my heart is. I got an active metabolic assessment at Life Time, measuring my VO2 max and heart rate. I also learned which running speeds ...

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

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