Question

Is VO₂ max a good predictor of aerobic exercise performance? Why?

Answer 1

Yes,VO2 max is a good predictor of aerobic exercise performance because aerobic exercises are mainly depends upon the intake and use of oxygen to meet the energy demand during exercise.Aerobic exercises are also called as cardio vascular exercises as these exercises increases the heart rate and involves more muscular movement.So, these exercises needs more oxygen to generate more energy for muscular mvement.                        VO2 max is a body's ability to consume oxygen.It is used to measure maximum volume of oxygen that an athlete can use and it is measured in the millilitres per kilogram of body weight per minute.If we increase our effort in exercise the amount of oxygen we consume is also increases.It represents the factors like the amount of oxygen the heart can pump and how much oxygen the muscle can use.So, it is an external parameter for heart,lungs and skeietal factors.So,it is a good predictor of aerobic exercise performance as by comparing the VO2 max of two athletes.