What is VO2 max? Here's how to measure and improve it.
Credit: Adam Sinicki / Android Authority To move, think, digest food, and otherwise do anything, your body needs oxygen. This important fact is what makes VO2 max such a useful measure of fitness. It’s also extremely useful that some fitness trackers can now offer a VO2 estimate. Your VO2 max is the amount of oxygen you’re able to utilize during training. A higher score correlates with greater aerobic fitness, more energy, faster recovery, and better overall health. We’re taking an in-depth look at how VO2 max is measured, how accurate fitness trackers are in measuring it, and what you ...