VO2 Max: What Is VO2 Max? | Fitness, Health & Exercise Glossary

February 19, 2009 on 7:37 pm | By Matt | In Fitness, Health & Exercise Glossary | No Comments

What is VO2 Max and How Does It Work?

Definition of VO2 Max

VO2 Max is the maximum capacity of an individual’s body to transport and utilize oxygen during exercise.  

Vo2 max is considered the standard indicator of cardiovascular or cardiorespiratory endurance and fitness.  Vo2 Max determines a person or athlete’s ability to perform prolonged aerobic activity.  VO2 Max is also known as known as maximal oxygen uptake, aerobic capacity, or maximal oxygen consumption.

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Cardiovascular Endurance Definition | Fitness, Exercise & Health Glossary

December 30, 2008 on 5:23 pm | By Matt | In Fitness, Health & Exercise Glossary | 1 Comment

What’s the Definition of Cardiovascular Endurance?

Definition of Cardiovascular Endurance

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability of those muscles and tissues to utilize that oxygen.

Cardiovascular endurance is also frequently called cardio-respiratory endurance, cardiovascular fitness, aerobic capacity, aerobic fitness or is sometimes more broadly termed “endurance” — although endurance may also refer to the ability of the muscle to do repeated work without fatigue. It is also one of the five components of physical fitness.

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