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 Vo2 Max
is the upper limit of oxygen per milliliter consumed in one minute per kg of body weight.

Individuals with high physical potential VO2 MAX have more ability to exercise and perform more
aggressively.

Several studies have shown that athletes can increase the amount of VO2MAX by exercising with an
acceleration that increases the rate of heart rate from 65% to 85% two to five times a week for at least 20
minutes per exercise.

The average amount consumed for an athlete is about 305 liters / minute and about 207 minutes for a
female athlete.

Factors Affecting VO2 MAX.

1- The ability of the cells of the musculoskeletal membrane to use the oxygen and turn it into fuel.
2. The combined ability of the heart cells and the oxygenated oxygen system to the cells of the muscular
system.
3. Chemical capabilities of the tissue system of muscle cells in their use of oxygen to produce and release
fuel.
4. The respiratory circulatory system capabilities in the transfer of oxygen to the muscular tissue system.

There are many tests to measure VO2MAX's development level:

1. Test ran 2.4 km.

2. Strand test on Treadmill.
3. Cooper test to measure VO2MAX maximum air capacity.
4. Concone test.

VO2 max, also known as maximal oxygen uptake, is the measurement of the maximum amount of
oxygen a person can utilize during intense exercise. It is a common measurement used to establish
the aerobic endurance of an athlete prior to or during the course of training. It is one of several tests used to
determine an athlete's cardiovascular fitness and performance capacity.
VO2 max is measured in milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight (mL/kg/min). It
is based on the premise that the more oxygen an athlete consumes during high-level exercise, the more the
body will generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy in cells. ATP is often referred to as the "molecular
unit of currency" of intracellular energy,
VO2 max should not be confused with the lactate threshold (LT) testing, which refers to the point during
high-intensity exercise where lactate builds up in the muscles faster than it can be removed.
How the Test Is Performed

VO2 max is typically conducted in a sports performance lab. It is most often graded, meaning that the
intensity is carefully calibrated and increased over time.
Either a treadmill or stationary bicycle may be used. Prior to the test, you would be outfitted with a face
mask that is connected to a machine which can analyze your respiratory rate and volume alongside the
concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide in inhaled and exhaled air.
A heart strap would be worn around your chest to measure your heart rate.
The test usually takes between 10 and 20 minutes. To prepare for the test, you would need to:
 Dress in comfortable workout clothes.
 Refrain from exercise or training 24 hours prior to the test.
 Avoid food, alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least three hours prior to testing.
VO2 max is reached when your oxygen consumption remains at a steady state despite an increase in
the workload. It is at this plateau that the athlete moves from aerobic metabolismto anaerobic metabolism.
From there, it is usually not long before muscle fatigue sets in and forces the athlete to stop exercising.

VO2 max values are characterized in men and women as follows:

VO2 Max Norms for Men

Age Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior
13-19 Under 35.0 35.0-38.3 38.4-45.1 45.2-50.9 51.0-55.9 Over 55.9
20-29 Under 33.0 33.0-36.4 36.5-42.4 42.5-46.4 46.5-52.4 Over 52.4
30-39 Under 31.5 31.5-35.4 35.5-40.9 41.0-44.9 45.0-49.4 Over 49.4
40-49 Under 30.2 30.2-33.5 33.6-38.9 39.0-43.7 43.8-48.0 Over 48.0
50-59 Under 26.1 26.1-30.9 31.0-35.7 35.8-40.9 41.0-45.3 Over 45.3
60+ Under 20.5 20.5-26.0 26.1-32.2 32.3-36.4 36.5-44.2 Over 44.2

VO2 Max Norms for Men

Age Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior
13-19 Under 35.0 35.0-38.3 38.4-45.1 45.2-50.9 51.0-55.9 Over 55.9
20-29 Under 33.0 33.0-36.4 36.5-42.4 42.5-46.4 46.5-52.4 Over 52.4
30-39 Under 31.5 31.5-35.4 35.5-40.9 41.0-44.9 45.0-49.4 Over 49.4
40-49 Under 30.2 30.2-33.5 33.6-38.9 39.0-43.7 43.8-48.0 Over 48.0
50-59 Under 26.1 26.1-30.9 31.0-35.7 35.8-40.9 41.0-45.3 Over 45.3
60+ Under 20.5 20.5-26.0 26.1-32.2 32.3-36.4 36.5-44.2 Over 44.2
 Explanatory video of the method of measuring the maximum
consumption of oxygen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3Yr-LS_l0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2z0l9B6aGE

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