Understanding your VO2 max can give you powerful insights into your cardiovascular fitness. And you don’t need a lab to find ...

My father’s death from cancer showed me you need to look after your lungs. But apart from not smoking, what should you be ...

Wondering what’s a typical rate of decline for VO₂ max? The charts below contain research-based averages of VO₂ max by age ...

Rice, 77, is a medical marvel. She's a world record-holder in various distances for people her age (including a marathon), with the highest VO2 max ever recorded in women over 75 years old and in line ...

One way to measure your progress in terms of cardio, as aerobic exercise is sometimes affectionately known, is to track and try to improve your VO2 Max, or the maximum rate of oxygen you are able to ...

Zone two involves exercising at 65-76 percent of your maximum heart rate, like a brisk walk for around half an hour a day. Advert Meanwhile, intervals involve alternating between intense periods ...

On average men finish marathons in a time just under 4.5 hours and women finish marathons in a time just under five hours. VO2 max is a measure of how much oxygen your body can use when you're running ...

Garmin and Oura offer interpretations of daily readiness, sleep temperature to inform cycle tracking, in-depth HRV monitoring, and heart health features like VO2 max. Both brands also have their ...

Outside of work, find her trying the latest Pilates studio, testing her VO2 max for fun (TY, Oura), or posting workouts on Instagram. Women's Health, Part of the Hearst UK Wellbeing Network We ...