Cardio and recovery

VO2 max

Also called VO2max, Maximal oxygen uptake

VO2 max is the maximum rate at which your body can use oxygen during hard exercise, in ml per kg per minute.

It is a strong marker of aerobic fitness. Lab tests measure it; field tests (Cooper 12-minute run) and heart rate ratios estimate it. Regular aerobic training raises it.

General information, not medical advice.