How to IMPROVE Your VO2 Max AT HOME | 4 Key Workouts To Increase Cardiovascular Fitness

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[@runningchannel]

Have you tried any of these methods to improve your VO2 Max? Which do you find most effective? Share your experience and progress in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!

[@runningchannel]

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[@hairyairey]

Looking at my Garmin today, my VO2 has been going down since January - was 46 now 43 (some of which is accounted for in weight loss). Helen's on the other hand has gone from 27 in December to 37 now. I'm going for a very hard run later! (Running to Waitrose to collect an order - Helen will pick me up)

[@ricknewman5404]

I use kettlebells when working out at home, and I started teaching myself Muay Thai and really enjoy punching and kicking that heavy bag 😊 for improving your VO2 max and for fun, I recommend you do that.

[@belgian_groenendael]

I learnt the hard way when I started running about 4 years ago I did no strength exercises at all and I paid for it with ITB issues which would result in a lot of pain the minute i hit about 7km when running. Now I regularly do squats, lunges, planks and all those other fun exercises ( except the dreaded burpee ) and no ITB issues at all. It really is essential to do this stuff if you want to do any distance.

[@belgian_groenendael]

@@runningchannel Is it possible to make these workouts into a video like your other 2 at home sessions that you made? It's much more motivating to see it visually with the correct queues and techniques than trying to record all the times manually.

[@x-pilot6180]

Workouts 1) 5:42 2) 6:05 3) 6:43 4) 7:20 Extra: - 9:00 Add 5 minutes rope jumping to your running exercise - for motivation: mix up the exercises

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for that!

[@jjames2162]

Love you for this :)

[@dooper5150]

fucking hell thanks

[@SubcribeForMore.]

thank god

[@ChewyFrog]

I was just about to comment how the first 5:30 is just brutal yakking.

[@Tom9111]

Genuinely well-researched, science-based, intelligent advice - a refreshing credit to KZbin!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much!

[@Murderbot2000]

I’m a cyclist. I think this will still aid my training. I’m totally bookmarking this this video. Thank you.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful Josh!

[@Mookiethedog]

Back in my triathlon days I had my VO2 tested twice a year. You’re so right genetics play a huge part but you also have to do the “-work”. The world is full of people with great genetics but terrible training habits, work ethic etc. I love these type of videos. Thanks you!

[@runningchannel]

Glad you liked the video, and that you found it useful! Thank YOU!

[@Northwindbreeze]

Genuine question, how does someone know if his /her vo2max is "gifted "? I mean, what someone can do that ends up showing how good the vo2max is without tests in the lab? Cheers

[@Mookiethedog]

NorthWind this may not address your question because I may not understand it completely. My coach back in the day called VO2max my “engine”. He said all people have a different engine and some are genetically gifted. Although disgraced Lance Armstrong had/has an amazing VO2 and he trained it through an amazing work ethic and cheating to become the best in the world. He could never have achieved what he did with just the training and doping. My thought is if with a little training if you are “easily” running good times like a sub 40 minute 10km or a 3hr -3 1/2hr marathon you likely have a good “engine” As for me the science I had when I raced helped me a lot when when the brain was telling me to slow down because it hurt. I knew because of heart rate zones where I was and for how long I could maintain an effort despite what me brain wanted me to do. It has always made me admire world class talented athletes because mentally they are phenomenal and while almost all of them are vo2 gifted on a similar level it’s the “tough” ones who win because they over rode the natural inclination to listen to their brains. Don’t be shy to tell me if I totally missed the answer for you!

[@hekkrjs2698]

What exercise do you recommend to improve your vo2max?? I just want to have a good base for getting old (at least in terms of calendarical age - but I don’t want to get old in terms of biological age ^^) and feel like I have enough air in everyday tasks and maybe when jogging or running.

[@Mookiethedog]

@@hekkrjs2698 yo I’m 57 so I’m old! I think the best way to Improve to vo2 is thru interval training. High intensity is the best but I don’t want to get injured. In the end you can’t improve it too much if you’re already fit. Enjoy the journey!!

[@Bastos9458]

This is GOLD. Workout Anytime anywhere. No excuses now.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MC-ip8gb]

Vo2 of 51 at 52 years of age. I have the Garmin Fenix 5 and it correlates with my 12 minute Cooper Test results and 1.5 mile run. Nice simple circuits to keep ticking over in limited space.👍

[@runningchannel]

Hope you enjoy these exercises!

[@matthewr3986]

Stop the cap

[@michaelhardie9193]

My VO2 Max is extremely low (35) and I am running 40km a week. I will look to incorporate these workouts. Thanks so much

[@runningchannel]

Let us know how you get on with them!

[@G4gazhotmail]

Don't worry I am 37 and mine is 31 to 33

[@candysmithdocs]

Hi, I have the same VO2 max but I barely can run my heart rate about 180 after 10 minutes. Do you have the same issue?

[@K.Stroh_]

Run more hills and do more all out sprints. Game changer

[@summerknabe2560]

Mine is 25 and I’m 21 years old 😭

[@LY43537]

My VO2 max dropped from 47 to 16 during my bout with Covid and I haven’t been able to improve despite building up my cardio sessions, so, I’m hoping this will help. Thanks for posting this!

[@andy_xtr3861]

Interesting, according to what I've read, COVID has affected the mitochondria which affects cells/ lactate build.

[@ionicatoms]

COVID knocked me way back too. Been a slow recovery.

[@Boffenmeister]

Havent done your exact workour routine but i have been doing simular full bldy workouts and it has done wonders, gotten my vo2 max from 41 to 50 in just 3 weeks

[@runningchannel]

Wow Aksel - that's fantastic! Well done 😊

[@shilpisharma17]

That’s great. Can you share your workout routine?

[@Deliriumz007]

5:30 for all the workouts

[@nicoleherreld9743]

🤘

[@yoursofunnyman]

Thank you for your extremely helpful video! I’m training for a boxing event in 6 weeks so something to do at home like these workouts is a lifesaver for me 😊

[@fallback8314]

wonder if you ever won your boxing fight? boxing is GREAT for cardio and self defense!

[@Lehmann108]

I workout the old school way. I sprint until I puke. Rest one minute; sprint to puke again. Repeat until you pass out. :-)

[@runningchannel]

Wow, how do these exercises compare to your usual? 😉

[@Maqboub1]

HAHA I literally just did that and youtube'd this video to find a better way.. lmao

[@keithkool]

I like the puking part. Running though...

[@vgang3605]

Can't wait till I'm fast enough to puke 😉

[@ryanlewiz]

This is a very accessible and well organized presentation of data. The introduction, citation of data, concise explanation of complex points, disclaimers delivered as thoughtful advice (as opposed to a legal mandate), how it relates to performance, why people without specific goals still benefits, summary etc. You also include general tips for success without sounding redundant or general (avoid falling into repetitive training methods for example). This is the first of your videos the KZbin algorithms decided to feed me. I just wanted to take moment to express that the quality of your info, editing, production etc is some of the best I’ve seen in 20+ years of KZbin.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

[@David-ej1ps]

My skipping rope come in today💪🏾... And I have been doing breathing exercises to improve my breathing (diaphragm strength) by holding my breath for 30sec-1min.. and no lie it has made it easier for my lungs to keep up when running despite high BPM

[@runningchannel]

Great job!

[@ricks.9984]

I'm no expert but here is a thought - A lot of workouts geared toward improving V02 Max put you at risk for injury. Setbacks from training injuries will result in lost training time and a lot of despair. When I was running competitively, years ago, I used intervals in the pool to improve my V02 max. I would highly recommend this if you have access to a pool. Your chances of injury are pretty small, just make sure you have an observer because if you're doing intervals to the point of near black-out...well, you might just black out (not good).

[@ImpalerVlad]

For the past 2 months I’ve been doing circuit training out on my balcony with 2 45lb kettlebells and body weight. My VO2 max still hovers at around 60-63. Haven’t been running in about 6 months though. As long as you get your heart rate up high the VO2 Max will increase. Also I found that doing a full body cardio is more beneficial to VO2 Max than just running alone.

[@bighands69]

That is not even close to being true. A full body cardio will not get close to running in terms of VO2 max if you are an experienced runner. For somebody starting out it may appear that way.

[@Jonse70]

@@bighands69 - On any given day for any sport, an athlete will have a VO2 max for that sport. An elite cyclist will have an extremely high VO2 max for cycling but might have only an average or good VO2 max for running, rowing, canoeing or swimming. So VO2 max is sport specific and can be measured on a given day.

[@noosphericaltarzan]

I can use a kettlebell to keep my hr pegged around 90-05% mhr for 20-30 minutes straight. You don’t really understand what you are saying. I use kettlebells to increase threshold and vo2max to improve running.

[@anveshkodumuri]

I do like this channel. Thanks for providing all the workouts. It would be great if this would be like a one on one session, with you guys performing the workouts and we can follow through. That way we also know if we are doing it right.

[@runningchannel]

Great suggestion! Will bear this in mind for our next exercise routines!

[@contactsaavy]

Always love your videos Anna. Their are a lot of us runners that are starting in our 50s now the kids are gone and need to get fit again. Like many of your videos I started with the Park Run which has many runners 50 and up. Have you thought about doing videos for the running and recovery from the perspective of a more senior person? Keep them videos coming.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for the suggestion, a great video idea!

[@christianfarnes2437]

I do CrossFit since many years ago and most of us “don’t like” running. I rediscovered running in that “quarantine” and I found (few days ago) your channel very useful. Short, clear and easy-to-follow videos. Keep working! 🏋️‍♀️

[@runningchannel]

So glad you have found our content helpful!

[@-Stop-it]

Just stumbled on to this channel. I haven’t tried any of these workouts at this point but hope to give them all a go. Here’s what I heard: First pick 4 or 8 from the following list (or roll your own) Squat Jumps, Mtn Climbers, Skater Jumps, Squat Thrusts, Push ups, Jumping Jacks, Squat & Press, Jumping (split) lunges, Tuck Jumps, Burpees. 5:50 #1: 2-4 sets [ 2*4 exercises * (30s on / 15s rest) 2 min recovery] (14-30 min) 6:05 #2: 1 set [Burpees * (10 reps/min * 20 min) no recovery] 6:45 #3: 10-16 sets [4 exercises * (20s on / 10s rest) no recovery] (20-32 min) 7:15 #4: 2-4 sets [8 exercises * (40s on / 20s rest) 2 min recovery] (20-38 min) * Note to self: Don’t let anyone record me while doing skate jumps. ;~))

[@runningchannel]

Hope you like them, thanks for sharing!

[@-Stop-it]

Hit #2, 200 burpees in 20 min yesterday. I was going to work up to 20 min but decided to go until I gave out (but got to 200 instead).

[@luiscosta4925]

I've been doing most of those exercises one at a time... now I'll try to do them in a circuit .

[@runningchannel]

Let us know how you get on with them!

[@luiscosta4925]

@@runningchannel I tried it yesterday and I find the workout less boring.

[@waynehearne5498]

Do alot of HIITSTEP aswell as running and that has improved my V02 max. On another note I want to thank the running channel for the advice they give on here. Following your half marathon advice I managed to beat my Half Marathon PB buy 10 minutes on Sunday. 1:54:55 I did completed it in. 😀

[@runningchannel]

That's brilliant Wayne! Well done!

[@pareshgovind1131]

Indeed very good advice improving VO2 max ,especially liked your advice on running economy as well ,been running for over 30 years now and just love the high ,but always willing to learn more .Thank you .

[@runningchannel]

You're welcome!

[@akashshelke5330]

I did workout 2 i.e. 200 reps of burpee....it was challenging. Thanks🙏

[@mribrahim8461]

To be honest I didn’t know nothing about Vo2 until I watched your first video talking about it; Ever since then I always check after every run I make, (I was 43.8 on (Oct 2019) and now 49.84 May 2020) 😅

[@runningchannel]

Nice! Glad our videos have helped you understand it!

[@jumares76]

Thanks for the video! Greetings from Colombia!

[@SopokistaJr]

Hey, just wanna let this cross the internet from me to you. Thank you so much. My heart is always bursting out from my chest doing these exercises. I took the 1st one. Im hoping to increase my vo2 soon. Thank u so much. I also love mountain hiking.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@rjdverbeek]

I have been using the TrainAsONE AI running app for a while and my VO2max increased by 9 points in just over a year. This is an estimate by my Garmin watch.

[@runningchannel]

Nice! Have you noticed a difference in how your running feels?

[@rjdverbeek]

@@runningchannel Due to the fact that TrainAsONE takes my individual performance into account I noticed that first of all I get training sessions that I am able to handle. I keep improving my running, but it never feels that TAO asks to much from me. Secondly, after I started using TAO I noticed that an old knee injure I have that sometimes bothered me during classical training runs didn't bother me anymore. TAO can take the risk of injury into account when scheduling runs.

[@Kaaamilkaaaaa]

@@rjdverbeek thank you for the info! I got myself TAO! :)

[@rjdverbeek]

@@Kaaamilkaaaaa I hope it helps you as it helped me to keep on running.

[@Kaaamilkaaaaa]

@@rjdverbeek Sick and tired of getting injured so I hope so! :)

[@Sydney2217]

Thanks for your videos & info .Nice to see it is backed by research . Greetings from Sydney . As a Senior start again jogger/walker i use stairs as a HIT style workout , 7 floors up to 11 floors . How does this fit into your "training " guidelines ? Is this worthwhile ? Thanks . And interested in suggestions , advice & feedback on training for the over 70 .

[@jamiephillips6359]

Great informative video with great research which is digestible. No silly animations or effects, just support. Well done.

[@bestwl]

I know this is late but thanks for the advice! Glad to know that there are methods of VO2 training that does not involve doing threshold running, especially when you are injured

[@jebby16]

Covid wrecked my VO2 max. 😞

[@fluffyfish09]

Loved the video. I have recently introduced skipping into my routine. It took a while to get the hang of it but definitely an easy one to do when you have limited space.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you liked it! That's awesome! Let us know how you get on with the exercises!

[@suave-alpaca8412]

Definitely will try this. Im only in my late 20s but my VO2 max is very very low. I’ll do this and see how much I improve in 3 months

[@runningchannel]

Let us know how it goes!

[@Malledeus86]

My VO2 max is 25…. I’m a big guy 325lbs, but I do exercise, November I walked 50miles, last year I cycled 300miles, I hiked, I did a 45mile canoe trip. I’m too big to run lol, but I really want to get to 40 at least

[@MrHaggyy]

In your case the actual breathing isn't the real problem. The number is per kg or per lbs. If you get below 200lbs it will be close to it. Ideally you add more and more activity to your daily life. Like take the bike to the gym. Go for a walk like you had a dog. The more you move the lighter you get, and likewise you will burn more oxygen which will improve VO2 max.

[@grenesanchezbonilla7666]

Hello, fellows, probably the most interesting and well explained video of how to increase your VO2 max; how often do you think it would be good to train in a week, if i do weight training, three days a week?

[@njsfer]

I will definitely add a hiit and rope skipping workout into my training. I've done in the past, maybe I'll do some rope skipping today, after my run.

[@runningchannel]

Great idea! Let us know how you get on with it!

[@angrymikko]

4x 5min skipping/week just as a warmup sounds like a lot to me but I guess that’s just the price my neighbours have to pay 😌

[@surajsabale6451]

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[@user-zp4vh6hy4q]

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[@runningchannel]

Glad to help!

[@stevedom1]

All the running times & efforts are greatly impacted by the heat & humidity here in Thailand - sometimes run at 8 am in 35 C & 80% H.! Midnight is sometimes still 32C!! but at least no sun!!

[@andyclark8991]

Nice and very good video, did workout 3, and enjoyed it,

[@runningchannel]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed!

[@mthadaniel]

Great video, will definitely implement the workouts to improve my performance. Thank you

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear that! Enjoy the results!

[@Hacknerspeaks8938]

Great video! So glad I found this channel. I will definitely try incorporating a few of the work outs.

[@runningchannel]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stgo_mm]

Hello runners, I would like to know how many times a week it is recommended to do the training that you mention according to science 👍

[@rorybray7356]

Such a cool video idea! Thanks for the info, workout examples and the links in the description!

[@runningchannel]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@Sardy540]

Outstanding video team. Thanks very much!

[@ferlinbarnard2333]

Probably the best exercise information video I have seen. Particularly useful in these lockdown times.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful Ferlin! Thanks for watching 😊

[@tanajipatil9300]

So simply u explain ...thanku so much

[@runningchannel]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@user-go2xi7zq5q]

She has a great voice. Sounds like a newscaster

[@elipowell1817]

Thank you for using so much evidence based training ideas.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you like them!

[@Internalmedicine5825]

Thank you for a wonderful video

[@AT-zr9tv]

Thank you, this was super interesting and well explained.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ariellej.5494]

THIS IS SOO HELPFUL!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@runningchannel]

You're welcome!!

[@seanbebington8377]

Thanks guys , will give this a go,, but living in Johannesburg South Africa , which is about 6200 feet above sea level for cycling and running and i live in a very hilly area, so its harder to breath while exercising...

[@runningchannel]

Hope you find these exercises helpful!

[@stewartgardiner9792]

Thanks for making this video. I usually do track work for my vo2 max but that can get repetitive. Will give some of these drills a go.

[@runningchannel]

Let us know how you get on with them!

[@varietylife6847]

Thank you again for your advices. You make things look very simple to practice I like it.💚

[@runningchannel]

You are so welcome!

[@kevinlance1813]

Thanks for the video. The content is always so well though out and presented. You guys are awesome.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much, appreciate the positive feedback!

[@daniellombrana8912]

Thank you for the information 👍👍

[@richdiorio3650]

Great video. I'm 70 and my VO2 max is 28, very low. I want to work to increase it. My resting heart rate is 59, walking heart rate is 98. What number do I need to reach with my heart rate and for how long to improve my VO2 Max? Thanks

[@annamarielee3]

Definitely gonna try these out since I love running so much.

[@runningchannel]

Have fun!

[@andrewcarter7503]

Excellent video. Informative and well presented. My Garmin watch/App gives me an estimated VO2 max. It would be interesting to see how close those watch/App estimates are to properly tested scores. Has any research been done?

[@nowx8209]

Thank you, very informative

[@atailgater]

Great information!! Thank you!!

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

Smart channel I just understand the meaning of running economy here ... cute lady!! subscribed

[@sapperjaeger]

brilliant video! much appreciated!

[@oliverwood7190]

Running Channel Love your video, awesome, I'll try one at a time, to see which one is best, (for me) Love the tips and advise love the awesome video like all of your other awesome videos.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you like them!

[@brendamanait295]

What indirect VO2max formula we can use to accurately know our maximum oxygen consumption while exercising to exhausture?

[@michaelcalabro9049]

we all know andy loves the upper body workouts 🤣#2.6challenge

[@runningchannel]

if you know, you know!

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Excellent video, absolutely hate static exercise, will try the skipping, hills and sprints.

[@just4bvids]

Lol I just got back from a Vo2 Max workout 😂😂😂 Great video though. Congratulations on raising all that money for the 2.6 challenge as well! 👌🏻

[@runningchannel]

Haha great timing! Thank you for the support!

[@asm3177]

Thank you ❤

[@beausexon435]

A very good video, thank you

[@runningchannel]

Glad you liked it!

[@driventomadness117]

Incorporating swimming caused my vo2 to explode! Working in a weekly swim can have huge results.

[@toby9999]

For those who can swim. After many years of swimming lessons, I gave up. Swimming is hard!!!

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much!

[@stevedom1]

great exercises but although at 71, i can still run ok anything with jumping is out of question for my achilles & knees!! Also i have to be careful of joints as when they get too much work gout (3-4 times a year for a 2-3 days spell) comes to them (hereditary I don't drink hardly anything!) then its another comeback starting with walking & building up to running again!

[@jan8721]

Thank you very much Anna and Andy for giving us advice based on scientific evidence..In general,I feel more energetic when I do cross training like HIIT and other exercises along side running..But,it is really helpful to know about the exact exercises and their benifits in this video..definitely going to try..Many thanks again 😊🌸💕🌷🙏

[@runningchannel]

Our pleasure! Let us know how you get on with these exercises!

[@jan8721]

@@runningchannel I did 3 sets from the workout 1 today!😊🤗💕It was really good indeed..

[@drissdacha6743]

i m world class runner 2 nd berlin marathon ,i went /did research in US universities ,i dont agree w/ndoor work out s. helpfull strenght conditionning ,i cant give free consultation ,personnly i went from 70ml/mn/kg vo 2 max to 81, again no coments ,cheers ,keep good work/realistic/smart/persistence etc......

[@Blblblah]

Is that correct what he said about running economy? Having read the Jack Daniels book, I thought the idea was that for 2 people with the same VO2max, the one with the highest speed *at* VO2max (the vVO2max as coined by Jack Daniels) is the one with the best economy. On the other hand, the fraction of your VO2max achieved in a race is down to the length of the race, and how good you are at flushing lactate and taking pain. There is apparently a linear relation between fraction of VO2max and speed *irrespective* of running economy. That's how I understood it anyway...

[@NinaRivas1]

Thank you for this great video! For the exercises are you recommending to do all 4 workouts on the same day? Meaning all the exercises from workouts 1-4 in one workout session.

[@hallhv01]

I'm an equestrian, dressage riding. I found running 13 miles at a 930 pace easy. But riding is DIFFICULT. My heart rates hits 180s straight away and I get sick like heat exhaustion. I was able to check my VO2 max via my watch, it's in the middle of the "good" range for my age/gender. I'm expecting I need to flow the "excellent" number out of the water to be able to move up in my sport. I can do all the things but I cannot do it for the 5 min test without extra breaks!

[@BlackR92]

Good thing ive been doing HIIT/Tabata during the start of quaratine!

[@runningchannel]

Nice! This will definitely help!

[@munnesa1]

I love my HIIT workouts!

[@runningchannel]

💪

[@ezzinemehdi4169]

the best exercises for runners are: high knees, mountain climbers, bridge marches, because of the knee drive ;) not squats or burpees.

[@100Saksham]

Is it possible to increase vo2 max by my workout , which is to do your maximum pulls ups in one go and performing 10 negative pulls ups immediately then doing your max chin ups in one go and again doing your macimun negative pull ups then taking 1 minute rest then performing 40 squats with no rest ?

[@James-C24]

Just had a go at workout three without the over head thrusters as i have no weights. Only managed 5 sets. Hopefully ill get to 10 soon.

[@ciyawash]

just rying to get in shape and stumbled upon this video , its like I went to harvard master class for physics , didnt understand anythin

[@butterflykiss1982]

Thank you

[@britishcandy22]

AHHHH I study at Northumbria University this is so cool!

[@runningchannel]

😄

[@viveviveka2651]

Boxers have some interesting workouts. Ross Enamait is a top boxung trainer who has some good books and videos.

[@texasjmd]

Can you provide a link to the study on box jumps improving VO2 Max?

[@Corteum]

What is the relationship between V02Max and Heart Rate Variability?

[@jean-brunotremblay3361]

thanks

[@onthego22]

My Apple Watch says that I have low VO2 max. It average at 24-25. I just been sprint walking since last 6 weeks. Also my heart rate stays at max 134-140 at peak. I am 38 years old male trying to loose weight and stay fit. How do I improve gradually. I am not in hurry.

[@danielfisher6501]

H.i.i.t is brilliant. The very best to improve fitness.

[@runningchannel]

Yes! Do you like HIIT sessions?

[@danielfisher6501]

@@runningchannel yes I'm a big believer in them. Gets the heart rate going at a pace like no other.

[@sachinmanjaiah6942]

For once, a channel I like to subscribe and ‘follow’ for the quality of its content!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Sachin! Glad you liked it!

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I know it’s not accurate but my Garmin 235 Vo2 Max is 61....I’m 45😁

[@runningchannel]

That is awesome! Glad you liked the video!

[@belgian_groenendael]

I find the vo2max a bit of a frustrating number according to my garmin. If I do a lot of easy runs it drops significantly, then If I do a hard track all out sessions, it jumps up again. The garmin version seems to be measuring effort. Btw I'm 60 and my vo2max swings from 46-54 depending what type of run i do. It drops if Im fatigued too.

[@hairyairey]

It'll be recording when you are pushing the most oxygen in based on your heart rate and velocity. One completely eyeballs out run a month should keep it happy! (If you don't throw up when you stop, you haven't run hard enough either!🤮 )

[@cac7865]

Jeff and John - that explains my Garmin's strange readings

[@belgian_groenendael]

@@hairyairey You would think it would be keeping a record of your max rather than calculating it for every run you do, even a non vo2max session which will really skew the results. Can't say I throw up after running though, so I guess I should push myself a bit harder :-)

[@hairyairey]

@@belgian_groenendael Well, I did said hard run last night (it was a real struggle getting back the speed I prefer to go!) and I've now gone from 43 to 44. I would suspect that it bases it on the hardest run of that week.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for helping people with their questions, John!

[@jk3266]

I am a male,64years of age,live in India.I do not have have any medical condition.I do exercise regularly-squats,pushups, weight-training,yog,basic mat-pilates.But I am told that running is a weight-bearing,impact activity and causes joint injury( ankle,knee).What is your advice-whether I should start running or not ? Also,whether I should do HIIT ?

[@runningchannel]

Running is indeed a weight bearing exercise, but if you want to learn more about its impact on knees and joints, check out our video on Is Running Bad For Your Knees? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIaqZKB3mdd8i7c Ultimately only you know what feels right for you though and if you get any specific pain we would always recommend getting advice from a medical expert.