Why and how on VO2 Max testing for LONGEVITY!

<p>Learn more about my <a href= "https://debbiepotts.net/meet-your-coach-debbie-potts/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>purpose, passion and mission here</strong></a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding VO2 Max</h2> <p>The first thing to understand is that a higher VO2 max is generally better than a lower VO2 max. A higher VO2 max means that your body is better at taking oxygen from the air and delivering it to your muscles. The more oxygen your muscles can get, the more nutrients you can aerobically transform into the molecular fuel (ATP) that your muscles use to contract and perform. This is important because your aerobic metabolic pathways are by far your most efficient source of energy for your body. </p> <p>Higher is better than lower, got it. But how high is high enough? </p> <p>If you are a competitive marathon runner, triathlete, cyclist, or cross-country skier, then the answer is really, really high. Top endurance athletes practically dedicate their lives to improving their VO2 max. </p> <p>For most people, however, a good VO2 max is understood in terms of so-called normal values. These are the ranges of VO2 max that researchers have identified in the general population. This is where things can get tricky. Similar VO2 max results can mean different things for different people. </p> <p>A VO2 max of 40 can be excellent for one person, good for another and only poor for a third. What? The missing context here is that the first person is a 28-year-old woman, the second is a 42-year-old man and the last is a 20-year-old male student. </p> <p>Making sense of VO2 max requires personal context. That is the challenge. </p> <p><a href= "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fitness/whats-a-good-vo2-max-for-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more articles on VO2 Max here</a></p> <div>Are you an athlete seeking to push your limits and achieve new heights in your performance? Whether you're a professional or recreational athlete, we understand the drive to beat your personal best, conquer your n