Your VO2 max — a good indicator of cardiopulmonary fitness — isn’t static. It can be improved with consistent exercise or ...

I like to challenge myself physically, whether it’s working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I’ve heard about VO2 max testing. What could I gain from it?

Hardcore endurance athletes have tracked the metric for decades, but it is increasingly touted as a measure of fitness and health for the average person.

Tracking fitness data is key for assessing your health, designing the right training program for your goals, and gauging your progress throughout your training routine. When it comes to measuring ...

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 ...

Future Cardiol. 2010;6(3):325-342. Some variables listed are relevant irrespective of the population undergoing testing, while others are only valuable in unique patient populations. Exercise HR ...

Correspondence to Dr Robert I Liem, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant, Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; rliem{at}luriechildrens.org ...