V02 Max

Question 1

What is meant by V02 max?

Answer 1

• Maximum amount of oxygen taken in, transported and used in one minute
• An accurate measure of our aerobic capacity, since it measures how much oxygen is available for aerobic ATP synthesis

Question 2

What are some factors that contribute towards V02 max?

Answer 2

• Lifestyle
• Training
• Age (V02 max decreases with age)
• Gender
• Genetics
• Body composition (higher percentage of body fat decreases V02 max)

Question 3

What are the advantages to working at a higher V02 max?

Answer 3

• Only applies to aerobic events
• Means they can exercise at higher intensity whilst still using aerobic energy system
• Oxygen is therefore used more for energy/ATP production
• Less anaerobic waste product as OBLA is delayed