VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for ...
While most runners set a goal to get faster, an even more pointed (and beneficial) objective is to improve your VO2 max. Not only does this metric—a measure of how much oxygen you can take in and use ...