'Add life to your years': Experts explain VO2 max and the power of cardiorespiratory fitness

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'Add life to your years': Experts explain VO2 max and the power of cardiorespiratory fitness

Your cardiorespiratory fitness level is calculated through your VO2 max, an important measure of your health levels and quality of life.

On Wednesday this week, Discovery Vitality hosted experts and health professionals in Sandton to discuss cardiorespiratory fitness and how it correlates with a person's VO2 max. They also announced the launch of their latest fitness platform, Vitality Fitness.VO2 max, simplified, is the maximum volume of oxygen your body can process and is usually how cardiorespiratory fitness levels are measured.

Your VO2 max can be calculated in a lab or using fitness devices. There are also Google resources available for those who cannot afford to visit fitness labs or fitness devices.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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