V02 max—the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen during exercise—is widely considered to be the definitive indicator of cardiovascular fitness. However, this powerful metric remains ...
VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for ...
From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. When ski mountaineering, or skimo, debuts at the 2026 ...