Many runners strive to get faster, and boosting VO2 max is often part of that goal. One way to achieve both: The interval workout known as the Norwegian 4x4.

When it comes to understanding your fitness and overall health, VO2 max is often heralded as the most important metric. So if you notice a decline in your VO2 max, it’s only natural to be ...

Triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt’s score puts elite endurance into context ...

Though it has its place, this popular training approach may not align with the goals of most casual runners.

Consider two runners who, in lab testing, have identical values for VO2 max, running economy, and lactate threshold. These are the three quantities in the “standard model” of endurance performance; ...

View post: No, You Don’t Have to Deadlift Heavy at 50 to Build Strength—Here’s What Trainers Recommend Instead If you’re an athlete, you’ve probably heard the recent buzz around VO2 max. Whether you ...

It’s hardly surprising for elite athletes to have higher VO2 max scores, but this takes it to an entirely new level.