VO2 max
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, VO2 max has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Proven Podcast (Sep 2025).
V̇O2 max (also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity) is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption attainable during physical exertion. The name is derived from three abbreviations: "V̇" for volume (the dot over the V indicates "per unit of time" in Newton's notation), "O2" for oxygen, and "max" for maximum and usually normalized per kilogram of body mass. A similar measure is V̇O2 peak (peak oxygen consumption), which is the highest rate attained during a
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on The Proven Podcast |
| Field | Exercise Physiology |
Who talks about VO2 max on podcasts?
VO2 max came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on The Proven Podcast.
What is VO2 max mentioned alongside?
VO2 max is most often mentioned alongside heart rate, training and zone two.
Affiliated with: heart rate, training, zone two, optical sensors
Mentioned together: Thorne, sauerkraut, paleo diet, TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), magnesium glycinate, creatine, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Mediterranean diet, P90X, Tony Horton