VO2 max

American  

[vee-oh-too maks] / ˈviˌoʊˌtu ˈmæks /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of VO2 max

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Results showed that people with chronic fatigue syndrome took in roughly the same amount of oxygen as the control group -- their peak VO2 max was similar.

From Science Daily

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon