When runners talk physiology, two terms tend to dominate the conversation: VO2 max and lactate threshold. Although the two metrics are related, they are not the same – and they shape performance in ...

RUNNING TO THE best of your ability is something of a numbers game. To hit new PRs, you’ll want to keep tabs on all kinds of stats, like distance covered, pace per mile (or interval), max heart rate, ...

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 ...

So you just got your VO2 max number by charting it on your watch, estimating your number at home, or even heading to a lab for a more formal test … but now what? You have that shiny number in hand, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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; ...

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"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 ...