Vo2 Max

Vo2 Max is a term that describes the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can use during exercise. It is often used to measure an individual's cardiovascular fitness level. The higher the Vo2 Max, the healthier and fitter the person is considered to be.

What does it mean?

Vo2 Max is a measure of the body's ability to take in and use oxygen to produce energy during exercise. It is expressed as milliliters of oxygen used per minute per kilogram of body weight (ml/kg/min). A higher Vo2 Max indicates that an individual's body is more efficient at supplying oxygen to their muscles during exercise.

Examples of Vo2 Max

Examples of exercises that can be used to test a person's Vo2 Max include running, cycling, or rowing. During the test, an individual's oxygen consumption is measured while they perform the exercise at increasing levels of intensity until they can no longer continue or until they reach their maximum capacity.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms for Vo2 Max include maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic capacity or functional capacity. There are no specific antonyms to Vo2 Max, but a lower Vo2 Max can indicate poor cardiovascular health, fitness, and endurance.

Related Terms

Related terms to Vo2 Max include anaerobic threshold, lactate threshold, aerobic exercise, and cardiovascular exercise. Anaerobic threshold is the point during exercise where lactic acid starts to build up in the muscles. Aerobic exercise is any exercise that requires oxygen to produce energy. And cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that works the heart and lungs.