What is VO2 Max? 🤔
Think of VO2 max as your body’s engine size—the bigger it is, the harder you can go without crashing. 🏎️💨 It measures how much oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. More oxygen = more power, more endurance, less suffering.
💥 More Gas in the Tank – Crush workouts without gassing out. 🚀
💥 Faster Recovery – No more lying on the floor post-WOD. 😂
💥 Burn More Fat – Oxygen efficiency = lean, mean, fitness machine. 🔥
💥 Live Longer – A high VO2 max = a longer, healthier life. 🏆
How Do You Boost It? 🚴♂️💨
🔥 HIIT – Short, intense bursts (sprints, CrossFit WODs, rower death sessions).
🏃♂️ Zone 2 Training – Slow, steady cardio keeps the endurance tank full.
⛰️ Altitude Training – Less oxygen = body adapts = beast mode unlocked.
🏋️♂️ Strength Work – Stronger body = better oxygen use = work smarter, not harder.
VO₂ max values for men and women across different age groups. 📊
- Men's VO₂ max (yellow line) starts higher and gradually declines with age.
- Women's VO₂ max (orange line) follows a similar pattern but at a slightly lower range.
The takeaway? VO₂ max naturally decreases with age, but staying active helps maintain it for longer!