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What Is A Good VO2 Max?
This may come as a surprise, but there’s no defined “good” or “bad” VO2 max value, Dr. Peña-Hernández says.
That range is pretty large, according to Dr. Peña-Hernández: 25 to 85 mL/kg/min.
There are averages to help you see where you compare to others, but factors such as gender, age, and activity level can impact your VO2 max levels.
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