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VO2 Max and Aerobic Fitness
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VO2 max represents the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise, measured in milliliters per kilogram per minute. It is the gold standard for measuring cardiovascular fitness.
Higher VO2 max values indicate better aerobic fitness. Values decline with age but can be significantly improved through regular aerobic training.
Common use cases:
- Assessing cardiovascular fitness level
- Tracking aerobic training progress
- Comparing fitness across age groups
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Maria Gonzalez
Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH
Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.
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