Jammu, April 13 -- VO2 max is a common buzzword that's been picking up popularity among modern fitness enthusiasts. It's actually a performance metric, with elite runners having more VO2 than regular runners.

Read more to understand what VO2 is, why it matters, and how you can boost it to stay at the top of your game!

What is VO2 Max?

 VO2 is an abbreviation used for maximum oxygen consumption rate.

V = volume, O2 = oxygen, and max = maximum.

VO2 is the indicator of the "aerobic capacity" or the cardiovascular fitness of an athlete. The higher your VO2 max, the more oxygen you can use during aerobic activity, such as running.

Now, why is your VO2 max so important? Find out in the next section.

Why VO2 Matters?

 Oxygen is...