For a long time, the VO₂max value was only of interest to competitive athletes, but today it is found on many fitness watches. What it has to do with life expectancy and how to increase it.
May 17, 2024, 5:03 am
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Last summer, cyclist Jonas Vingegaard’s VO₂max caused a stir when it was reported to be 97, which was higher than ever before. The VO₂max value is an important performance marker in endurance sports and influences energy availability during physical exertion. A high VO₂max is not only relevant for top performance, but also for life expectancy. Through training, everyone can increase their oxygen consumption, which has a positive effect on their health. Studies show that a high VO₂max value correlates with longer life expectancy. There are various methods to increase VO₂max, but a certain level of basic fitness is most important. The exact value can be determined through complex tests in the laboratory, but estimates using smartwatches are also possible.
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Remember If you are particularly active, you can still have the same condition as a 50-year-old at the age of 70. © Justin Paget/Getty Images
Last summer there was skepticism surrounding the Tour de France: could he really be that fast, this Jonas Vingegaard? So much better than the others? If yes how? And because there was no other explanation, some cycling fans jumped on a number for a few days to explain the achievements: Vingegaard’s VO₂max value.
The VO₂max value is one of the most important performance markers in endurance sports. It indicates the maximum amount of oxygen a human body can absorb and utilize under stress. And this has a decisive influence on how much energy an athlete still has available when she is climbing a steep mountain on her bike. Or going into the final lap on the tartan track.
