The maximum rate of oxygen consumption during exercise, measured in mL/kg/min, indicating cardiovascular fitness.
VO₂ max is the single best measure of aerobic fitness. It represents the maximum volume of oxygen your body can use per minute during intense exercise.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sustained aerobic exercise (running, cycling, swimming) improve VO₂ max by 15–20% over 8–12 weeks.
A numerical value calculated from height and weight, used as a screening tool for body fat categories.
The number of calories your body burns at complete rest to maintain basic life functions.
The total number of calories burned per day, including exercise and daily activities on top of BMR.
The three main nutrients the body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
The proportion of total body weight that is composed of fat tissue.
The force of blood pushing against artery walls, measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.