Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 8

Although a high  max is essential to world-class performance, what role does running economy play in a winning performance?

Step 1 of 3

The performance during moderate and intermediate length performances mainly depend on the cardiovascular system and the muscle type. A person who performs at maximal VO2 is at benefit of delivering efficient performance during the events. During moderate length performance, the performer can deliver at his maximal VO2.