The rise of VO2 max tracking: From elite athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts
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The Economist
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The article discusses the growing trend of ordinary people tracking their VO2 max, a measure of cardio-respiratory fitness traditionally used by elite endurance athletes. It uses the example of Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt potentially recording the highest-ever VO2 max score, and notes that health gurus and fitness influencers are now promoting the metric to the general public. The additional context advises readers to treat it as a measure, not a target.
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· 3 pulledNorwegian athletes topped the medals leaderboard
Kristian Blummenfelt, a triathlete, had recorded the highest-ever VO2 max score, the most well-known gauge for cardio-respiratory fitness (CRF)
An increasing number of health gurus and fitness influencers have begun touting to ordinary people the benefits
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