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Your maximal oxygen consumption VO2 Max The single best indicator of your cardiovascular fitness VO2 max is expressed ml/kg/min Milliliters (of Oxygen)/kilogram (of body weight)/minute (per minute of exercise) VO2 Max represents the efficiency of the respiratory (lungs), cardiovascular (heart), circulatory (blood) and muscular systems’ abilities to perform under increased work demands. VO2 Max or maximal oxygen consumption measures ones ability to generate work over a prolonged period of time. In relative terms (relative to an individuals body weight) VO2 max represents the maximum amount of oxygen per kilogram of weight that a person can use in converting fuel to energy A high maximal capacity to deliver blood (w/oxygen) means there is the potential for more muscles to be active simultaneously during exercise. VO2 max levels are affected greatly by genetics, decline with age, and are generally much higher in endurance trained individuals. Average VO2 max is: 40-45 ml/kg/min in 30 year old untrained males 30-35 ml/kg/min in females Highest Recorded Female : 74 ml/kg/min Highest Recorded Male : 94 ml/kg/min Steve Prefontaine, U.S. Runner: 84.4 Frank Shorter, Marathon Winner: 71.3 Paula Ivan, 1500M Record Holder: 71.0 Lance Armstrong, Cyclist: 83.8 VO2 Max Men: 111.3 – (0.42 x HR BPM) Women: 65.81 – (0.1847 x HR BPM)