Having a higher VO2 max is good, but more important for health is how the number changes over time. Diversify your "fitness portfolio" without getting bogged down in data by training smarter. Forget ...

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a higher ...

If you're actively working towards building a higher VO2 max, you're probably well aware that interval training is a requirement to achieve such feats. But it's also only one piece of the puzzle. VO2 ...

From high knees to squat jumps, these five at-home interval workouts can help improve your VO2 max – a key measure of heart ...

RUNNING TO THE best of your ability is something of a numbers game. To hit new PRs, you’ll want to keep tabs on all kinds of stats, like distance covered, pace per mile (or interval), max heart rate, ...

VO2 max seems like the biggest buzz word used in the running community right now—but why? What makes that number glaring back at you on your smartwatch so crucial, and why can’t runners stop talking ...

Fitness doesn’t stick with you forever, nor does it magically disappear all at once. But your absolute top gear is usually the first thing to go when your training stalls. Coming back after a two-week ...

First, let’s look at the term itself. “V” stands for “volume.” “O2” stands for “oxygen.” And “max,” of course, means “maximum.” Put together and given context, VO2 max refers to the maximum volume ...

If you're a fitness fiend or working to improve your health, you're probably always looking for ways to run faster and farther, train harder and push your limits. You might even already track a number ...

In a new video series, coach Carl Leivers, who has helped collegians, beginners, and competitive adults achieve their running goals, takes you through how to train for and race your best 5K, ...

Think of it as nature's pre-workout.