- maximal oxygen uptake
- maximum capacity of your body to transport and utilize oxygen in 1 minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise
- can determine an athlete’s capacity to sustain physical exercise and is considered to be the best indicator of cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic fitness.
- the goal of most endurance programs (cycling,rowing, swimming, and running) is to increase V02 max.
V̇O2 Max