Benefits of High V02 Max
• can work aerobically for longer duration.
• takes longer to reach anaerobic threshold
• lactic acid is removed quicker post exercise.
• Quicker recovery as more 02 utilised + consumed
V02 max is a measure of volume • Replenishes PC and glycogen stores faster
of oxygen consumed and utilised per min. • Resaturates myoglobin at faster rate.
V02 MAX
• 02 deficit is reduced due to more 02 consumed.
• Repayment of oxygen deficit.
Fitness Tests
Multistage V02 Max
fitness test treadmill
• A progressive test • exercise progress', increasing
• Intensity gradually increases so the intensity every minute until
you must hit beeps at each stage exertion.
• Each level is 1 minute Issues
Issues: • not always valid if doesn't
• Athlete isn't motivated replicate sporting conditions
• Athlete may struggle to push • Hard for sedentary individuals
themselves to exertion • not available to everyone due to
• Turning on beeps causes fatigue high tech equipment, specialists.
• variation in protocols and environments ◦ too expensive
• can work aerobically for longer duration.
• takes longer to reach anaerobic threshold
• lactic acid is removed quicker post exercise.
• Quicker recovery as more 02 utilised + consumed
V02 max is a measure of volume • Replenishes PC and glycogen stores faster
of oxygen consumed and utilised per min. • Resaturates myoglobin at faster rate.
V02 MAX
• 02 deficit is reduced due to more 02 consumed.
• Repayment of oxygen deficit.
Fitness Tests
Multistage V02 Max
fitness test treadmill
• A progressive test • exercise progress', increasing
• Intensity gradually increases so the intensity every minute until
you must hit beeps at each stage exertion.
• Each level is 1 minute Issues
Issues: • not always valid if doesn't
• Athlete isn't motivated replicate sporting conditions
• Athlete may struggle to push • Hard for sedentary individuals
themselves to exertion • not available to everyone due to
• Turning on beeps causes fatigue high tech equipment, specialists.
• variation in protocols and environments ◦ too expensive
