A simple 5-minute power test and a bit of mathematics will spare you a costly trip to a performance lab for specialist VO2 ...

Essentially a measure of your cardiovascular fitness or aerobic capacity, your VO2 max is often considered a must-know metric if you’re a runner – especially if you’re looking to improve your running ...

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 ...

High-intensity interval training is important, but coming back to your breath can be crucial to helping you train.

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 ...

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

I have, at my disposal, at least nine different devices that can estimate my cardio fitness. They all put it in terms of a number scientists call VO2max. But the only way to find your actual VO2max is ...

If it seems like everyone in your run club is talking about VO2 max these days, we wouldn’t be surprised. This metric—which is essentially a measure of your cardio fitness—is a zeitgeisty topic, ...

Many people run for the endorphins and sense of achievement rather than the statistics. However, for several runners, dialling into fitness metrics is a big part of the process, as it helps to guide ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Whoop, the screenless ...

I’m not surprised that Garmin did well, but I am surprised by some of the watches at the bottom of the list. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal ...