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

Exercise 4

State typical VO₂ max values for various sedentary, active, and athletic populations.

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Relative VO₂ max (maximal oxygen uptake) varies widely among different groups of populations. The value depends on different factors like age, sex, health, and training status. Persons suffering from cardiopulmonary diseases typically have less VO₂ max of about 20 ml/kg/min. Trained athletes generally have a high VO₂ max due to the large cardiovascular capacity and high percentage of slow twitch muscle fibers.