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Raise Your VO2 Max
VO2 max
Also called Cardio fitness, Cardio, Stamina, Endurance, Out of breath
Who it's forA man who gets out of breath fast and wants a bigger engine, or who wants his VO2max as high as it goes for a long life.
When to see a doctor
- Chest pain, tightness or pressure, or pain that spreads to your arm, neck, jaw or back. If it does not go away, call emergency services.
- Fainting while you exercise.
- Palpitations that keep coming back or last more than a few minutes, or that come with chest pain, breathlessness or fainting.
- Breathlessness that is getting worse with your normal activities, or comes with swollen ankles.
- Heart problems in your family, a medical condition, or no exercise for a long time: see your doctor before hard training.
- Known heart, kidney or metabolic disease such as diabetes, or signs of one: get a doctor's clearance before hard intervals. Inactive as well? Get it before any new training.
I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Every dose on this page is the dose a trial used, quoted from the trial; it is not a prescription. Talk to a physician before hard training if anything on the When to see a doctor list applies to you.