SPEED MEETS STAMINA

vVO2 is an exercise physiological term few have heard of, but many could benefit from. Here's all you need to know

- BEN BRIGHT

Having a high VO2 max is one of the most quoted markers of endurance performance. VO2 denotes volume of oxygen. Vis-à-vis, VO2 max describes the maximum volume of oxygen an individual can process. A high VO2 max is a good thing because it means you can transport more energy to your muscles when exercising.

Another strong marker of performance in running is your velocity at VO2 max, or VVO2. This is where biomechanical efficiency in this context, how muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments interact to produce movement - interacts with physiological ability. The outcome is the speed you can travel at when you're operating at your VO2 max.

ALL ABOUT THE VV02