Submaximal exercise testing encompasses a range of protocols in which individuals perform physical activity at intensities below their maximal capacity. These tests are designed to estimate ...

Setting a new personal max is a great way to chart your progress toward your fitness goals—so what’s the easiest way to do that? One useful step is to improve VO2 max, which is a measure of how much ...

Your longevity depends on numerous factors, including gender, blood pressure, cholesterol, age, and lifestyle choices. A recent study in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests there may be ...

VO2 max is a marker of fitness, historically used by athletes. Now, many wearable fitness users have access to estimates of ...

As we continue the topic of exercise testing, avid and “fearless” fitness enthusiast Candida Hamid took up my challenge to engage in the 1.5 mile run submaximal aerobic capacity test as referenced by ...

TOOLBOX: While many cyclists train for enjoyment or for fun, there are also plenty of cyclists who train specifically for competition. For these athletes, monitoring training load & performance is a ...

Your Vo2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. The best way to increase your Vo2 max is to exercise near your maximum heart rate. Vo2 max is a measure of ...