A central metric in Dr. Goel's framework is VO2 Max, the measure of how much oxygen the body can use during exercise. Studies ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study, involving nearly 800 older adults, points out the factors most associated with higher VO2 ...

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 ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most cyclists, at some point, want to see how fast and hard they can go, even for just a few minutes.

When it comes to fitness and even longevity, there is one number to rule them all: VO2 max.

Choosing your pace based on threshold is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.