Respiratory exchange ratio The respiratory quotient and the RER are both calculated as the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced to the volume of oxygen (O2) used, or VCO2/VO2. The respiratory quotient, which typically ranges between 0.7 and 1.0, is an indicator of metabolic fuel or substrate use in tissues; it must…
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Finding your Max?
Finding your Maximum: Using VO2 Max in Training Saturday, March 14, 2015 | By Chris Baddick Competitive sport is all about pushing yourself to find your maximum, both in racing and training. Often, the first step in any new coach-athlete relationship is determining fitness potential. This requires a benchmark, or scale on which to place…
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