What is VO2 Max?

This clip is from episode # 151 of The Drive, Translating the science of endurance and extreme human performance with Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D.

In the full episode, we discuss:

- The sub 2-hour marathon: The amazing feat by Kipchoge, and what will it take to “officially” run a 2-hour marathon
- Comparing the greatest mile runners from the 1950s to today
- How the brain influences the limits of endurance
- Avoiding acute and chronic injuries from exercise
- The importance of understanding why you are engaging in exercise
- And more

[FlatToRentUK]

According to my Garmin watch my VO2 Max has gone from 39 to 45 in the last year. I've always been physically active but for some reason decided to get into running in my late 40s and for some even more bizarre reason decided to sign up for an ultramarathon in 5 weeks.

But it shows what can be done at any age (sort of). We can all just push things forward and go for it. My aim is to hit 50 by the end of next year.

[rmjauregui]

Finally someone explains in a easy and comprehensive way what’s VO2 Max 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[franzjosefmueller-alban]

Yup, I’m 57 and my Vo2 Max is 53, exercise 6 days, run 34 K weekly Ohh and I’m on a carnivore diet since 2 + years with 0 carbs intake .

[liviu]

Measured my first vo2 max today at 59 woth my garmin, I'm very surprised because I thought it would be 40. I guess the 10 hour cardio (9 hours zone 2, 1 hour zone 4-5) week for 6 weeks works pretty well.

[Evergreenandmyrtle]

Thank you, good to know because I’ve been wondering. Thankful my Apple Watch was already all over it.👍

[Youtubedisco]

I'm a 63-year old woman. Getting tested this week 😮

[Williamwilliam]

‘V’ indicates flow. So it’s just maximum oxygen flow

[drmitofit]

It's all about mitochondria, but these "experts" skirt around it and don't mention it. Disappointing!

[ericdvorkin]

They always say things so complicated! Can you just simplify what your saying!