VO2 max

[vee-oh-too maks]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the maximum volume (V) of oxygen (O2 ) that a particular person's body can absorb and use during intense exercise, measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute and often used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of VO2 max¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The girls' visit to the university’s Institute of Sport involved a VO2 Max test - which measures how much oxygen a person can use while exercising - neck strength training and cognitive assessments, all key metrics for anyone hoping to become an F1 driver.

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While Coulthard believes there is no physical reason a woman cannot compete in F1, a VO2 Max test, for example, shows a male's score is typically around 20% higher than a female's with the same fitness level.

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Attendants fitted me with a snug Vo2 max mask, which was synced to a nearby laptop.

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Altitude training can improve an athlete’s maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2 max, and lessen the effects of fatigue.

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Several studies reported that aerobic capacity, measured by a VO2 max test, remained unchanged after intermittent fasting in elite cyclists and runners, as well as in well-trained long-distance and middle-distance runners.

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