Reevaluating the Significance of VO2 Max in Endurance Training

The chapter challenges the traditional view of VO2 max as the ultimate indicator of fitness and discusses its limitations and relevance in training for athletes. It highlights the importance of understanding VO2 max as a measurement rather than focusing solely on oxygen transport and utilization, warning against the pitfalls of solely relying on this metric for training. The discussion extends to the significance of lactate threshold in predicting performance in running compared to VO2 max and mentions a recommended foundations of running course for a deeper understanding of lactate threshold in training.