VO2 max

Question 1

Define VO2 max

Answer 1

The maximum volume of oxygen that can be taken up and used by the muscles per minute

Question 2

What some factors affecting VO2 max
(give examples where necessay)

Answer 2

-Physiological factors:
-increased myoglobin content
-increased capillarisation
-increased max cardiac output
-increased surface area of alveoli

-Training

-Age (older people have lower VO2 max)

-Genetics (Men have higher VO2 max)

-Gender

-Body composition (high body fat%, low VO2 max)

-Lifestyle (smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diet