What is VO2max and Anaerobic Threshold

[@jayromes6105]

I study HPE in Year 12. My teacher spent the entire lesson explaining this (1hr, 10mins) and I didn’t learn anything. You’ve explained this in 9:26 and it makes complete sense. I’ll remind her to play this for only 10 mins of the lesson so we can have free time next😂🙏🏽

[@MattyEPC]

🙌 I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@antondommino]

Good video! Simple and clear, fast, no questions. Thanks!

[@XxDJHALLOWEENxX]

do2mino That sounds like my girl friend.

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@MattyEPC]

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[@hadleyshouse9]

Thank you so much for this video! You're the only person who has explained this in a way that I can actually understand what's really happening. Thank you!

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching :)

[@hannahaguirre3332]

Thank you for explaining this topic! You were very clear and concise. Helpful in understanding my current body's state. I couldn't figure out why I seemed to do aerobic classes with more ease when I was weight training. When I transferred to soley aerobic activities I felt less in control and was going above my threshold since that percentage changed. Great to know I can be aware of and work on these things!

[@MattyEPC]

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[@عاشالوطن-ك3ش]

I bean watching a lot of videos about that ,evry time end up understanding nothing even with famous trainers. .. You are so knowledgeable Man keep going on that....it was very simple and clear. Thank you so much

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for watching. I am pleased to hear you found it helpful.

[@mgomala1977]

very well explained ... i have been trying to understand that terms for along time ... thanks alot

[@MattyEPC]

I am pleased I have helped you understand.

[@rehablab7694]

Maybe you can learn something new out this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqpi6SsbKyarbc

[@vaasuchowdary8153]

U just know what u r talking bro...very very well explained....plss keep continuity in making these kinda videos

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you found it helpful. Ill keep making them if you keep watching them :)

[@szotrabkacztiw]

No. You have mixed AT with LT. The diagram (5:00) is correct for LT not for AT. AT is near the same with VO2max for current state (or better to say: VO2peak, if we say VO2max is unchangeable). If you know what anaerbic means - you will say AT is your current maximum of VO2. LT has of cource a correlation with AT but not the "one to one". Read Skiba, Billat, Friel or even Daniels.

[@ghissink]

szotrabkacztiw sorry to say but I don’t recognize your definition of AT. I recognize the defiinitions of Matty Graham (lit: Astrand/Rodahl, David Costill)

[@RunawayJames93]

very well put into context. A lot easier to understand than the usual textbook / literature wording. Thanks.

[@MattyEPC]

+JP Davis Thanks, I am pleased you enjoyed it.

[@aspirefitnesslab4159]

Excellent video, simple and to the point.

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks Aspire Fitness Lab.

[@princeappiah6111]

brilliantly explained mate, thank you

[@MattyEPC]

No problem 👍

[@health-talksimplified9194]

Thank you! I now totally understand this topic. Thank you so much!

[@MattyEPC]

You are so welcome, I am pleased your found it helpful.

[@mikemaresh2417]

Great video. Great way to explain the difference between vo2 and threshold, and their relationship.

[@MattyEPC]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@ardy4444]

Very good way of explaining it, thank you

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome!

[@beasties5325]

i really appreciate you making this video! im currently studying for my ace exam in the US and this came in handy. :)

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. I hope your exam goes well.

[@jackhusbands9932]

Such a great video! Sooo well explained!

[@MattyEPC]

I am pleased your liked it :)

[@coolroad79]

Not confusing at all. Great video and very clear and simple explanation. Thanks. I want to take a test to generally understand where I stand. This video was extremely helpful while looking for those details.

[@MattyEPC]

I hope it helped. Best of luck with your training.

[@daniel.agoston]

Brilliant video. Thank you

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome.

[@justinec2114]

Love this mate. Clear and helpful cheers

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks, I hope you can use this information in your training.

[@olivia8054]

Great video. Just what I needed to explain VO2max and Anaerobic threshold.

[@MattyEPC]

Great to hear.

[@KarfaliMohalla]

Excellent explanation !

[@MattyEPC]

I hope you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@rehablab7694]

Maybe you can learn something new from this video aswel? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqpi6SsbKyarbc

[@Googlegugle]

Terrific! Thank You for explaining this, Matty mate! X

[@MattyEPC]

No worries!

[@jayfraser92]

thanks for the explanation

[@MattyEPC]

You're welcome

[@SPofBuckhead]

Fantastic thorough explanation!

[@MattyEPC]

😀 Thanks for watching. I hope you found it helpful.

[@washbear7140]

I hope one day, i will be as good teacher as you are sir. Helped me a lot!

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for watching. I am please to hear it was helpful.

[@Stephitza]

Great explanation! Thanks!

[@MattyEPC]

No worries at all. I hope you found it useful.

[@fuadthabet8166]

Hi beautiful You nice 😘😘😘

[@fuadthabet8166]

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[@mychaelpierce8049]

Great job with this! It helped a lot. Thanks!

[@MattyEPC]

I am pleased to hear it helped. All the best.

[@mikegaudreault26]

wow very good explaination. i was always confuse about this and now i get 100% thanks bro 👍

[@MattyEPC]

Thank you. I am pleased that I could help.

[@grahamking3771]

Very clear and concise video, Thank you!

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@lindqvistelias]

Great video, thank you! /All the best from Sweden

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. All the best.

[@IZZEDDINE_HADID]

Thank you sir.

[@MattyEPC]

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[@tristangamel9046]

Thank you soooooo much dude. It finally makes sense

[@MattyEPC]

No problem. I am please to hear in made sense.

[@dvang8735]

Just watched two of your vids and already subscribed. Interesting stuff!

[@MattyEPC]

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[@sha6607]

good job

[@MattyEPC]

Thank you

[@drolshagen90]

You've made it easy. Thanks Brazil

[@MattyEPC]

I hope it helps your training.

[@eqisoftcom]

Very good video. Thank you!

[@MattyEPC]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions about training, exercise and fitness you would like answered.

[@xelionizer]

Thanks! A really understandable explanation! Good work m8;)

[@MattyEPC]

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[@TimaeusSS]

Makes everything clear. Studying for the ace personal training certification.

[@MattyEPC]

Thats great to hear. Best of luck with your studies.

[@yankiekiki]

Fully understood! Thank you so much and hello from Vietnam :)

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@johntindell9591]

Thx

[@MattyEPC]

No problem

[@ptunsupon]

I wish I can give your thumb up more than once. Thanks much for the video!

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you found it helpful .

[@MarksyS387]

good shit. i came here after watching a bbc michael mosley doco called, i forget but it was to do with fitness and people who can respond to exercise and others who cant

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for watching.

[@sherlockalmeida4159]

thanks

[@MattyEPC]

No problem

[@47Seagull]

Best explanation of VO2 max vs Threshold I have seen, and I have been looking for ages. Thank you. One question; what sort of bike workouts (Turbo trainer) would you advise for working on increasing anaerobic threshold?

[@MattyEPC]

I am pleased to hear you found this video helpful. Give the sessions in this video a try to train your threshold. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6WeWicrKqSgcU

[@CoachSebastian]

Well explained // Seb from sweden

[@MattyEPC]

+Sebastian Carlos Thanks.

[@TheParanormalPathfinder]

That was excellent. Thank you.

[@MattyEPC]

You are welcome. I am pleased your like it.

[@KingLifeTale]

Excellent stuff

[@MattyEPC]

👍 thanks

[@ivorferreira2256]

Excellent video-thanks.Based on heart rate,could you suggest training schedules for VO2 Max and lactate threshold please?.Ivor.

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for tuning in. Did you see these videos about how to train your VO2max and Anaerobic threshold? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3bnp-poMZ2eac kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSuloR7qtOIeKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6WeWicrKqSgcU I also cover this type of training in the following 2 podcast episodes kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZy5Z4R3Z6mMgac kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWGbZp6hjtqBm8k I hope these resources help you with your training.

[@rehablab7694]

Hey! Maybe you can learn something new from this video aswel? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqpi6SsbKyarbc I have a new video comming up next week where I explain different training methods to raise you vo2max and ftp

[@1world2coexist]

I just subscribed to your channel. Love your videos!! Now I have a better understanding of this topic. I just need to figure out when my body can peak come race day (1st race) of the season.

[@MattyEPC]

All the best with your race.

[@jimcrowley5003]

Thanks that was helpful

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for tuning in. I am pleased that it was helpful.

[@mikegbabcock]

Why is it that the best info on KZbin always comes from a person with a whiteboard and bad audio? Every time.

[@MattyEPC]

Sorry. I have spent too much time studying sport science and not enough time studying film 😬

[@roylandparker835]

Greetings to you my friend. I'm Royland Parker of Jamaica(so i'm a supporter of West Indies cricket). Recently some WI cricketers were suspended because they had failed a Yo Yo VO2 max test. But the Anaerobic Threshold test should have been given, right? I asked because in your presentation you did say that Lactic Threshold is a better indicator of aerobic fitness, right? Please explain the process again and say why it's a better indicator. Thanks in advance

[@MattyEPC]

Vo2max is the measure of aerobic fitness which is what they are interested in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqXdIp8g7Gig9k Anaerobic threshold is a better predictor of endurance sport performance (not aerobic fitness) compared to Vo2max because endurance sport performance is not all about the maximal rate at which you can utilize oxygen . It also relies on efficiency and sustained energy production.

[@manovo76]

very well explained. thank you. I am currently training for a 4 day stage MTB race. i noticed my heart rate is not performing like it used to. my max is usually at 183, on my last training sessions with maximum efforts my heart will not go passed 165. is this good or bad? what should i do?

[@MattyEPC]

+manolo novo This video might help answer your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5ilkHmwo6plopY

[@velo1337]

since 2014 there have been some studies that in fact, vo2max seems to be trainable... can you maybe do a follow up video?

[@MattyEPC]

Will add it to my list :)

[@gerardmaynor7500]

Thank you for that information. I'm studying for the NASM CPT, and that is one section that I didn't have a great grasp on. One question: When that switch does happen from Aerobic to Anaerobic, is it because we are drawing force from different fibers, i.e., fast twitch, to get us through the rest of the routine?

[@do3swimbikerun]

Hi Marty. Do you have a website or someway we can email you please?

[@MattyEPC]

Details can be found here: www.exponentialperformancecoaching.com/

[@RyaZila]

Nice video.

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks.

[@hugo3796]

Hello, thanks for this great video. I'm a mountainbiker and would like to start xterra. However I have done a few vo2 tests and my vo2max is around 60 ml/min/kg. I am wondering if I should jump into this endurance sport competitively even though I don't have the engine. I'd love to have your view on this. I would dream of performing at the International level of course but I'm afraid science will show me otherwise. thank you again I'm

[@MattyEPC]

There is only one way to find out and that is to DO IT! VO2max is only a small part of performance and is not a great performance predictor so don't let that hold you back.

[@tadhgmccarthy9246]

Great vid mate :)

[@MattyEPC]

Cheers

[@mrhmd8308]

The engine capacity vs available energy as your anaerobic threshold. Well said. So is V02Max the point where the athlete can’t perform anymore?

[@MattyEPC]

VO2max is the maximal rate the individual can consume oxygen. They can go faster/harder than this but all of that extra speed and effort comes anaerobicly can can not be sustained very long. Check out my energy system videos to find out more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLOmautaL5_isU

[@robertyu7341]

Marty, what is the relationship of lactic acid build up and anaerobic threshold? I am a cyclist and sometime I work so hard on longer hill climbs that soon later I develop cramping in my legs. Does that mean I went over my anaerobic threshold and is completely spent for the rest of my ride. If so How can I know what my anaerobic threshold is so I can avoid getting to this state? Does also hydration and body fuel play a factor too in anaerobic threshold? Thanks so much if you have any thoughts and suggestions.

[@MattyEPC]

The relationship between lactate build up and anaerobic threshold is a direct one, i.e. that is what anaerobic or lactate threshold is a measure of. You might find the following videos helpful How to test your vo2max and threshold: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqXdIp8g7Gig9k More insight into VO2max and threshold: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rputd5qAep1jiKc

[@mariagarcia9395]

This is an old video; but hope you can answer. So, based on this, if you were to start training it would be better to focus on lactate threshold and even learn where that value actually is, correct? In my city we can get tested for both but From my reading and watching this sounds like just learning where your threshold is will add more value.

[@MattyEPC]

Yes, knowing your threshold and then basing your training zones around this is the key for quality training. Much more valuable than knowing your VO2max. You could get a lab based test or do a field based test to determine your functional threshold heart rate . Here is a video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqXdIp8g7Gig9k All the best with your training goals.

[@Morena1955]

How can vo2 max be related to energy continuum? Thanks

[@MattyEPC]

Check out the energy system series I did (still one video in the pipe line) hopefully this helps answer your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrIhnuhfttkp9k

[@jerzyhorczyk7283]

According to research you can change Vo2max ....just do a specific training.

[@MattyEPC]

Yeah absolutely. I may not have made that super clear. I was more meaning the changes are small in comparison to threshold. I have done a couple of videos on this topic. Check out the video below. How to train your VO2max : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqSuloR7qtOIeKM All the best.

[@Falkano]

there is just one thing i just cannot wrap my head around. ive been googling for a while but i cannot find an answer. if i get this right the latic threshold is when our body switches over from aerobic to anaerobic. when does it do that? when it doesnt have oxygen left to turn pyruvate to atp. to me that means, that we cant hit our lactic threshold as long as we still supply oxygen into the system. therefor (in my logic) the lactic threshold should always be just as we surpass our VO2max. now you (and everyone else to be fair) say, that it isnt there, in fact it apparently is usually not above 80%. what am i missing here?

[@MattyEPC]

Yeah this can be a bit confusing. Anaerobic threshold occurs before VO2max. Anaerobic threshold is defined as: The Anaerobic Threshold (AT) is the physiological point during exercise at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the muscles. This is the time when you are starting to work hard not when you are at your max. From this point you start to utilise more and more anaerobic energy until you reach your maximal oxygen consumption. Past this point you can still exercise but VO2 plateaus and energy comes from anaerobic stores but will be short lived. Past this point you will be producing more CO2 than O2 consumed which is impossible through aerobic metabolism so the extra CO2 is coming from the buffering of lactate production from the anaerobic energy production. Does that make any more sense?

[@taradrolma2774]

How do you increase the anaerobic threshold?

[@MattyEPC]

Check out these videos to find out more about the training side of things. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6WeWicrKqSgcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3bnp-poMZ2eac

[@Kurio71]

What is Max Aerobic Power?

[@MattyEPC]

Maximal Aerobic Power is the power output at which VO2max occurs at. So it will be displayed in a unit of Watts where VO2max is displayed in the units L/min or ml/kg/min.

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

Question: Is VO2 Max related to threshold by some equation?? Otherwise, is Lactate related to O2? Your video says NO. You said some athletes have high VO2 Max but a low threshold. From my experience, athletes with high VO2 max perform better than those with low one.

[@MattyEPC]

Elite athletes will have both a high VO2max and be able to work at a high percentage of that max for a sustained time (anaerobic threshold). However, some people have naturally high VO2maxs but are not good endurance athletes because they have not trained their threshold. On the other side of the coin some athletes have low VO2maxs but are able to push to a really high percentage of that max and still perform at really high levels.

[@planttheseed2129]

Very helpful. Thanks. :) Is 2x20 the best way to increase my Threshold?

[@MattyEPC]

+PlantTheSeed check out this video --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3bnp-poMZ2eac as I outline here how to train your VO2max and Threshold.

[@lesrach3]

+Matty Graham Do you have access to a vo2 max testing machine? If you do I would be greatful if you could walk us through how to perform the test. I found this video very informative and to the point.

[@MattyEPC]

***** I don't not have access to any testing equipment anymore sorry. I use to run a lot of lab testing but now use more field tests with the athletes I work with to make them more accessible and cost effective.

[@aroundandround]

How can a runner train to improve their anaerobic threshold if any running at all, even slowly, causes their heart rate to shoot up to 90-95% of their maximum heart rate in just a mile or so? I have endurance in the sense that I can still keep running for several miles at 95% but that can’t be good as it would be overtraining. I’d like to be able to jog easy as most running advice recommends but ease is not in my control unless I place both feet on the ground.

[@MattyEPC]

Try doing run/ walk blocks to help keep your heart rate down. Or even start with long power walks. Also how are you measuring your heart rate. If it is via infra red wrist based measurement such as on many fitness trackers, these can be very unreliable.

[@aroundandround]

Thank you. I’m indeed doing run-walks and, interestingly, find that my average run-walk pace (including the brief walking portions) tends to be faster at around low 9’ mile pace over ~5 miles compared to continuously running that distance at around 10’+ pace, so the walk breaks effectively recharge me enough to be more than offset by the (consequently) stronger running segments. My problem however is that once I settle into this pattern of run-walking alone for a week or two, just continuously running 3+ miles feels much more effortful, as if I lost some endurance. The walk fractions don’t appear to be reducing over time. So I am wondering if I should still continue run-walking entirely or maybe one (or more?) day(s) a week do a long continuous run biting the bullet anyway to improve endurance. Is there research on the most efficient way for beginners to improve endurance? Should beginners even care about heart rate or just run as long as they can every week while avoiding injury? To answer your question, I measure HR using two watches and estimate my max HR to be not too much higher than 188 (Coros) or 191 (Apple Watch) based on observed max during months of training. Being in my forties, there likely isn’t much more room for my max HR, is there? And FWIW, when I previously tested them against a chest strap, they were pretty close to within 5 bpm.

[@swimwaysacademy3903]

Do you now mean that V02 max is is your aerobic capacity and tour threshold is your anaerobic capacity ?

[@MattyEPC]

VO2max is your aerobic capacity i.e. maximal rate of oxygen consumption. Anaerobic threshold is NOT your anaerobic capacity it is when your body is starting to transition primarily to anaerobic energy production. Your anaerobic capacity is much higher than your anaerobic threshold.

[@cristobal.palmero4919]

Is Vo2max important for boxing?

[@MattyEPC]

Yes it is an important factor in boxing conditioning.

[@Niels1990]

How can you determine your AT by looking at your VO2/VCO2-chart? I can see two changes in there (the coefficient of the VCO2 is higher), the first at 60% of my VO2 and the second at 85% of my VO2. I think the AT is at 60%, but what happens at my 85% of the VO2?

[@MattyEPC]

Hi Niels. You can not directly determine your AT from a VO2/ VCO2 chart as it requires blood measures to directly measure AT but you can estimate it. The first change you see is often referred to as the ventilatory threshold and the second the respiratory compensation. The first change is when your body starts to accumulate lactate some lactate and this is the intensity you want to work under for your typical LSD type training. This second change is when your blood lactate levels are ~ 4 mmol which is the zone you want to be working in to extend your anaerobic threshold. I hope that helps.

[@wariyoschannel4105]

Hi, thank you very much for the neat and clear explanation I just wanted to know then what is/are the difference/s between Aerobic and Anaerobic Threshold? coz they kinda seem same to me

[@MattyEPC]

They occur at different intensities.

[@brentonasmith]

Good summary though when comparing AT between riders, factors such as weight and aerodynamics come into play during race day.

[@MattyEPC]

Yes that is true. You might like my video on power to weight ratio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKWtZq2vYqmUY6M

[@joeycleary679]

HI HOW CAN I GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU TO DISCUSS MORE ABOUT ENDURANCE FACTORS I AM STUDYING STRENGTH AND CONDITIINING AND THIS IS A HARD SUBJECT FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND. THANKS IN ADVANCE. JOEY

[@MattyEPC]

Hey mate. Feel free to contact me via the Exponential Performance Coaching website.

[@immortal5812]

Is a person's V02 Max at 100% When I did some online calculations of my Race Pace it said I was OVER 100% of my V02 Max, like 105-108%, so would I need to recalculate down from that to see what my pace at 100% is and then calculate what 60-80% of my 100% V02 Max is?

[@MattyEPC]

A couple of things come to mind here. - 100% of what? You can work higher/ harder than VO2max using anaerobic energy systems - What is your race distance? Many races are raced at or over VO2max. - Have you done an actual VO2max test or is it just a predicted value?

[@MrStuBStu]

Thank you mate. Very clear and informative. So if Vo2 max isn't very trainable, I should spend the majority of my time training my Anaerobic threshold right?

[@MattyEPC]

What are your training goals? Are you training for something specific as this will change what you need to focus on.

[@MrStuBStu]

Training to improve 2k & 5k Row time. What I'm asking is; if one only rows twice per week, then you obviously want to get the most "bang for your buck" out of each session because volume is low. Therefore focusing on training your V02 max would be less effective than focusing on improving your Anaerobic Threshold right?

[@MrStuBStu]

Listened to your podcast, got all the answers I needed. Thanks.

[@MattyEPC]

That is great to hear. Best of luck with your training towards your goals.

[@unnaturalatrophy8073]

is v02 max same as lung capacity? 🤔

[@MattyEPC]

No they are separate things.

[@ഞാൻകണ്ടലോകം]

so it will vary in each person, depends upon his or her cardiovascular capacity , rt?

[@MattyEPC]

A person's VO2max is their cardiovascular capacity. So yes it will vary from person to person.

[@jasonsnook4901]

Matty Graham I appreciate the video. I do a unique anaerobic swimming workout. I complete 25 yard freestyle intervals (without breathing), and give myself a measureble recovery. However, this recovery is in terms of the number of breaths I take. Currently I can complete 8 of these 25 yard intervals, with only a 5 breath recover in between. I then take a 10 minute break or so, and then work on 50 yard "no breath" freestyle swims, with a 20 breath recovery. These are much harder. I ultimately want to be able to establish a Guinness category for this, and hit 125 by end of summer 2016. Am I doing it right? When first starting, I needed 15-20 breaths to recover from the 25 yard intervals, and that has decreased to 5. What do you think? Thanks

[@kevina6587]

it sounds a bit crazy, but I guess people do free diving too, which would be along similar lines. You need to work on metabolic efficiency, but ultimately it's a bit of strange pursuit. as your mode of 'training' is hampering your development ie explore sport science a bit more and all will become clear. A runner who trains by holding their breath, is not getting to their potential as quickly as one who breaths....it's basic time spent at X training intensity can never be matched by the first method.

[@AlejandroTaylorEscribano]

How do you increase your threshold?

[@MattyEPC]

Check out the video below if you have not done so already. In it I cover this exact questions and out line 5 training sessions to do so. I hope you find it helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6WeWicrKqSgcU

[@AlejandroTaylorEscribano]

@@MattyEPC thanks

[@MattyEPC]

@@AlejandroTaylorEscribano No worries. All the best with increasing your threshold.

[@archerengelo]

What's the fastest/most efficient way to get your resting heart rate from 75 to 55-60?

[@MattyEPC]

Consistent aerobic training

[@archerengelo]

@@MattyEPC so like steady state cardio? or would interval training do?

[@MattyEPC]

A combination of both but focus on your aerobic base development first with steady state training.

[@shengkun8929]

Hi, I gotta say it's a great video! I'm just a little confused about your equation, as the unit doesn't work out right. I am assuming that on the left hand side the volume of oxygen should have been the mass rate of used oxygen right? Because the product of volumetric flow rate of blood (the Q dot you have in the equation), with the consumed oxygen concentration (delta C oxygen, as what you have on the right hand side of your equation), should be mass of oxygen per time. But this doesn't change the fact that your explanation was clear and well organized. I got good stuff on your channel.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

I have a 400 Hurdler -- How can I increase her Anaerobic threshold -- What sort of training should we do to increase her AT & VO2 Max

[@MattyEPC]

Thanks for your question. I would love to answer this question on my podcast if that is ok with you. If you could please send me a short voice message at the following link I will answer your question on my podcast. All you need to do is read this question out. www.exponentialperformancecoaching.com/ask If you would like me to answer your question in a private message you can ask it through my reachme account for a small fee at the following link. www.reach.me/MattyGraham

[@StarCatz]

Everyone in the comments: using it for becoming a better athlete Me: studying for a bio quiz 👍

[@MattyEPC]

Nice one. I hope your test went well.

[@StarCatz]

@@MattyEPC it did go well, thank you 🙏

[@MattyEPC]

@@StarCatz That is great to hear!

[@martajones5216]

So is the anaerobic threshold the same as submax VO2?

[@MattyEPC]

Sub VO2max would describe any intensity below VO2max whereas AT is a specific intensity, but is to 'sub VO2max'

[@pitomiro]

What is the highest percentage threshold of maximal heart rate ever measured?

[@iraklirevishvili7435]

what about example- if you swim 5x300 (swim time 3,20 interval 30s) AT is 80% of max, heart rate 27-28 beats in 10s but you can work harder and H.T will be 29-31 in 10s is it becomes Vo2Max? or its stays AT? (my point is can i do rest ratio 6-7 to 1 and train Vo2max? or it should be 1 to 1 ? thanks :)

[@zdavzbr]

So basically VO2 Max is the maximum power your body can produce, and anaerobic threshold is how close you can get to the VO2 Max without rapidly getting fatigued. You can't really increase your VO2 Max, but you can increase the anaerobic threshold through training. Using the car analogy: 3 cars: A, B and C VO2 Max: A and B have a max speed of 300Kmh C has a max speed of 280KMh Anaerobic threshold: A quickly overheats above 280KMh B quickly overheats above 250KMh C quickly overheats above 260KMh A will obviously outperform B, but C will too because even though B has a higher top speed, it starts to overheat sooner than C, which will outrun him in the long run. While you can't increase your cars max speed, you can increase the speed it can get to before starting to overheat. Is this right? Obviously the car analogy is not set in stone because you can just change the engine, but I think it helps to understand.

[@MattyEPC]

That's a great analogy. Thanks for sharing.

[@literaryartist1]

i have two questions. 1. Who is VO2 Max for? Reason ask because from what I could gather it's really for cyclists. For example could weightlifters benefit from knowing their VO2 Max and threshold? and 2. Is this just one method? I've seen other equations to VO2 ml/kg/min

[@MattyEPC]

There would be little use of weightlifters knowing their VO@max and Threshold as it would not be informative for their training. When you actually measure VO2max it can be written in absolute units (L/min) or relative units (ml/kg/min) that takes body weight into account. This video may help in explaining it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF7YlWiMgt6abrM

[@literaryartist1]

Matty Graham Thank you so much

[@Tehui1974]

Two questions: 1. How much, as a percentage, can you improve you anaerobic threshold? 2. Are you kiwi?

[@sinan6713]

everybody is a coach these days.

[@MattyEPC]

Yeah mate isn't that the truth. What credentials do you look for in a coach?

[@fengwenhsin360]

thank u for your clear explanation. i have a question~~ if two person go to the particular lab to test treadmill of vo2max (run to allout)(bruce potocol) run the same time (almost 15min) but A. vo2max is 50 ml/kg/min , B.vo2max is 70 ml/kg/min , can it means A. is more good athlete? because A. just need few oxygen can achieve the same performance ?

[@MattyEPC]

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[@SOCISMAD]

Watch in 1.25x speed. Thank me later

[@MattyEPC]

You are not wrong! 🙌