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The return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award is missing the point, health experts say

Reinstating the Presidential Physical Fitness Award is unlikely to enhance youth health or physical activity, according to experts.

fromWIRED

3 months ago

I Took a VO2 Max Test and It Changed How I Think About Fitness

VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It's how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for "maximal oxygen uptake," it's been the gold standard for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness since the 1950s. Until recently, it's mostly lived in research labs and elite training centers, helping coaches squeeze every last drop of performance out of elite skiers, runners, and cyclists.

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fromFast Company

5 months ago

How fit are you? 3 simple tests to evaluate your strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness

Optimize limited time by prioritizing fitness activities that deliver the greatest functional benefit; use simple home tests to assess fitness and avoid diminishing returns.

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The return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award is missing the point, health experts say

I Took a VO2 Max Test and It Changed How I Think About Fitness

How fit are you? 3 simple tests to evaluate your strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness

#exercise-testing
#exercise-testing