Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) represents the functional capacity of the oxygen transport system and is sometimes referred to as maximal aerobic power or aerobic capacity.
This reflects the amount of oxygen that the heart can pump and how much oxygen the skeletal muscles can use when exercising. It measures cardio-respiratory capacity (more oxygen you can process the faster you can go). It is partially genetically determined, though training can sometime increase. It can be measured by a test on a treadmill with the use of tubes and special equipment. When oxygen consumption no longer increases with increases intensity, the VO2max is reached.
Gives one an idea about their potential.
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