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VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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Maximizing Performance Through VO2 Max Training

The chapter explores the practical applications of VO2 max in training, highlighting the importance of staying within specific intensity zones to optimize oxygen levels for sustained effort. It discusses the spectrum of intensities associated with VO2 max and compares it to critical power and critical velocity for endurance performance in cycling and running. The conversation also delves into research findings on VO2 max trainability, emphasizing the benefits of spending more time at high percentages of VO2 max during interval training for significant performance gains.

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