VO2 Max

Question 1

VO2 max is the

Answer 1

volume of oxygen that can be consumed while exercising at a maximum capacity

Question 2

VO2 Max is considered the best indicator of

Answer 2

cardiovascular endurance

Question 3

VO2MAX in measured in

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millimetre per kilogram of body weight per minute ( ml/kg/min)

Question 4

factors that affect VO2 Max (5)

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• age
• gender
• genetics
• lifestyle
• training

Question 5

the older you get, your VO2 Max will

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decrease

Question 6

VO2 Max values are ____ in men than in women due to _____

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higher
physiological differences

Question 7

genetics

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ypes of muscle fibres and size of your heart can be dependant on your genes. Some people naturally use oxygen more efficiently than others.

Question 8

lifestyle

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smoking , drug use and sedentary lifestyles are factors that prevent VO2 max from improving or can lead to a decrease.

Question 9

training

Answer 9

Cardiovascular activities ( aerobic ) will increase your VO2 max and improve your performance .