Tracking Your V02 Max
My VO2 max is low, and I know it. As I perform cardiovascular exercise, I am not strong anymore at the age of 49.
My reports say that my VO2 max is still in a good range but is not superb. Maybe it’s due to having a six-year-old at 49 and having a demanding job. Or maybe it’s something lacking in my diet. Or it’s the fact that I don’t sit still and let my body recover very often. Likely it’s a combination of all three.
Whatever the reason, I want a better VO2 max, I want to be healthy and feel fit.
WHAT IS VO2 MAX?
Your VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen you can use while exercising. It’s a calculation of millilitres of oxygen consumed in one minute, per kilogram of body weight. Many sport watches have a VO2 max tracker that can give you an estimated reading.
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW YOUR VO2 MAX?
Tracking your VO2 max is another way to monitor your overall fitness, however, it might not be a number that everyone needs to know. There are many ways to check your health, but the VO2 max is a good measurement to know if you’re an endurance athlete.
Charts courtesy of https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html
RESOURCES TO HELP BOOST VO2 MAX
Here are some excellent articles in increasing your VO2 max.
If you’re looking to jump into increasing your VO2 max today, try this HIIT workout. Although be aware that improvements to your score can take 4-6 weeks or more depending on your fitness level.