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VO2 Max
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Physical Education Mind Map on VO2 Max, created by frankie2896 on 09/10/2013.
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VO2 Max
Physiology
Higher percentage of slow twitch muscle fibres (type1).
High Capillary Density
High blood volume and haemoglobin content.
High Mitochondrial density and myoglobin content
Lifestyle
All reduce VO2 values
Smoking
Poor Diet
Leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Genetics
Studies on twins have suggested that genetics account for 25 to 50 per cent of VO2 max scores.
Gender
The typical untrained male VO2 max has a value of 3.5 litres/min
A typical untrained females VO2 max is approximately 2 litres/min
Training
VO2 max can be improved by 10 to 20 per cent following training
This gives vast improvements in the delivery and transport of oxygen resulting in a higher VO2 Max
Continuous, fartlek and aerobic training are the best types of training methods for improving VO2 max.
Body Composition
VO2 Max decreases as the % of body fat increases. This is because fat is a non functional weight that is just carried around.
Age
VO2 Maxx decreases with age.
After the age of 25 VO2 max is thought to decrease by 1% per year.
Regular exercise will help to slow down the rate of decline
Maximun Volume of oxygen utlitsed in 1 min.
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