Vo2 Max

Question 1

What components are needed for high vo2 Max?

Answer 1

• effective oxygen deliver system (lungs)
• large efficient heart
• large volumes of myoglobin and high density of mitrochondria

Question 2

Name 3 ways to test vo2 Max

Answer 2

Multi stage fitness (bleep test)
Harvard step test
Cooper 12 minute run

Question 3

How does gender effect vo2 Max?

Answer 3

• males have larger left ventricle (larger stroke volume)

- makes have larger blood volume meaning lower hemoglobin

Question 4

How does age affect vo2 Max?

Answer 4

• Max heart rate drops around 5-7 per decade
• blood pressure increases
• decline in viral capacity

Question 5

How does lifestyle effect vo2 Max?

Answer 5

• smoking (effects respiratory system and red uses the ability to take up oxygen)
• sedentary lifestyle
• poor diet

Question 6

How does body composition effect vo2 Max?

Answer 6

Fats need to be carried around the body, so the heavier you are the more oxygen required to proved the extra energy to sustain a steady state

Question 7

How does training effect vo2 Max?

Answer 7

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Question 8

What is the definition of vo2 Max?

Answer 8

The maximum amount of oxygen that can be utilized or consumed by the working muscles per minute