Improving VO2 max may get tougher with age, but it’s possible. Here’s how to boost it after 50.

Cardiovascular exercise physiologist Dr. Mick Leahy breaks down the science, and the application, of one of running's biggest ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Running at the best of your ability is somewhat of a numbers game. To hit new PRs, you’ll want to keep ...

Running to the best of your ability can feel like a numbers game. To hit new PBs, you’re probably under the impression that you should keep tabs on all kinds of ...

VO2 max seems like the biggest buzz word used in the running community right now—but why? What makes that number glaring back at you on your smartwatch so crucial, and why can’t runners stop talking ...

A new study, involving nearly 800 older adults, points out the factors most associated with higher VO2 max. Researchers and experts explain how to increase VO2 max, especially as you age. Numerous ...

has been inaccessible to most everyday athletes. Unless you had an in with an exercise physiology lab, you had to rely on back-of-the-envelope calculations or wearable tech to generate a rough ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. I have a strange question, but stay with me: Have you ever thought about how long you can run without breathing through ...

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; ...