VO2
[víː-oʊ-túː / vê-ó-dois]
nounmasculinepl: VO2s
consumo máximo de oxigênio / VO2
1. The maximum amount of oxygen (in milliliters) a person can utilize in one minute per kilogram of body weight during intense exercise; a key measure of aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health
Athletes with high VO2 max scores demonstrate superior aerobic capacity.
Atletas com altos níveis de VO2 máximo demonstram capacidade aeróbica superior.
2. A physiological measurement expressed in ml/kg/min that indicates cardiorespiratory endurance
She improved her VO2 max from 35 to 45 ml/kg/min through consistent training.
Ela melhorou seu VO2 máximo de 35 para 45 ml/kg/min através de treinamento consistente.
VO2 max is a critical metric in fitness culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in CrossFit boxes, running clubs (grupos de corrida), and sports medicine clinics. In the USA, it's a standard measure for athletic performance evaluation, used by coaches, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts to track improvement and set goals. The term is typically not translated and remains 'VO2' in both countries' professional sports contexts.
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