Now deep into training for his first marathon, Andy hasn’t just increased his mileage over the past few weeks - he’s also increased his VO2 max. But what exactly is VO2 max and how did Andy manage to improve it?

VO2 max is a measure of your cardiovascular fitness and easier to get to grips with than you might think. And even better? You can track your VO2 max with just a Garmin watch…

↓↓ Has your VO2 max changed through training? Tell us about your fitness journey in the comments! ↓↓

What’s in this video?
00:00:00 - Increasing VO2 Max for Better Performance
00:01:05 - Improving V2 Max through structured training
00:02:12 - The Importance of Consistency in Training
00:03:15 - The Benefits of V02 Max Testing
00:04:17 - Factors Affecting V2 Max and Lactate Threshold
00:05:21 - Understanding Lactate Threshold and Fitness Improvements
00:06:25 - Building Up V2 Max Score with Training Sessions
00:07:32 - Interval Sessions for Improving Running Performance
00:08:46 - Suggested Workouts for Improving V2 Max
00:09:51 - Deeper Dive into Marathon Training
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