Whoop, the screenless watchband-like wearable, has just added a VO2max feature to its app. Now, just like Garmin, Apple Watch ...

When you think about how fit you are, you might think about how far you can run or how many push-ups you can do. Or maybe you ...

Ironically, the biggest benefit of a time trial – it’s ability to provide clear feedback on your current fitness – is also a potential pitfall. As English explains: ‘Time trials can give a huge boost ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays ...

Athletes with higher VO2 max levels sustain endurance during cardio workouts, recover faster between strength training sets, and experience increased daily energy levels. Research increasingly ...

For general fitness and health, men should aim for age-adjusted VO2 max scores that put them above average. This will ensure you are maximizing reductions in all-cause mortality from having a ...

Zooming out from the individual studies, the overall picture supports the idea that fitness has an impact on your brain. It’s ...

“Fitness trackers offer a ton of benefits—they can monitor your heart rate, track your workouts, count your steps, analyze ...

Ever wish you could breathe easier and sustain more intensity mid-workout? You may have overheard the term "VO2 max" at the gym or on a trainer’s social media page recently—but what is this ...

You need more than just slow and steady jogs to get faster. Here's how use another type of training in your routine.

So I’m pleased to report a couple of new studies that support the brain benefits of fitness. Both of them rely on VO2 max as a gold-standard objective measure of aerobic fitness, rather than ...