Oxygen Usage Flashcards
1
Q
What is VO2?
A
The rate at which oxygen is used in the body.
2
Q
What is VO2 the function of?
A
The amount of oxygen delivered to the body in a given time
3
Q
What is VO2 max?
A
The maximum rate at which oxygen can be used during sustained intense physical activity
4
Q
What is VO2 max measured in?
A
Millimeters per kilogram per minute (mL/kg/min)
5
Q
What is VO2max calculated using?
A
A spirometer
