Module 6 - VO2 Max

Question 1

What is VO2 Max?

Answer 1

VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption attainable during physical exertion

Question 2

In a VO2 Max test when is the VO2 Max represented?

Answer 2

VO2 max is represented when a subject’s oxygen consumption plateaus, even if the subject can continue increasing effort.

Question 3

The absolute limit of one’s potential VO2 Max is largely determined by what?

Answer 3

Genetics

Question 4

VO2 Max test is great for what?

Answer 4

Determining one’s VO2 max is a great way to benchmark fitness and use for reassessment purposes, but regarding performance in the real world, it is only one potential factor.

Question 5

Why is VO2 max often viewed as a poor performance indicator?

Answer 5

Because it doesn’t take exercise economy into account.

Question 6

What is exercise economy?

Answer 6

Exercise economy relates to how efficient an athlete is.

Question 7

What is running economy?

Answer 7

Running economy relates to how efficient an athlete is at running.

Question 8

What is the Bruce Protocol Test?

Answer 8

The Bruce protocol is a treadmill test used to assess heart health. It can also be used to estimate an athlete’s VO2 max.