Vo2 Max Explained & Broken Down For Beginners With Alex Hutchinson

About this episode

In this episode, Kindal Boyle interviews science journalist Alex Hutchinson to explain Vo2 max and its significance in fitness.

Connect With Science Journalist Alex Hutchinson (And sign up for Sweat Science) https://www.alexhutchinson.net/ https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/ Vo2 max is a term that gets thrown a lot in the fitness world. And maybe your watch has told you that you have a great Vo2 max or that you recently improved. But what does that mean and why does it matter? Not to mention... how can you improve your overall fitness? Enjoy this chat with science journalist, Alex Hutchinson and visit his website to learn about his books and definitely sign up for his newsletter, Sweat Science. Don't Forget About Ignite! https://fitwomensweekly.com/lp/fww-live/ignite-30/ Ignite 30 just relaunched. It's a one time purchase, own forever 30 day program to help build fitness, strength, and consistency! Get started today. Treat FWW With A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/fitwomensweekly IG: https://www.instagram.com/kindalboylefitness/ Email: Kindal@fitwomensweekly.com YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Fit-Womens-Weekly TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerkindal

People in this episode

Host: Kindal Boyle

Guest: Alex Hutchinson

Topics covered

• Vo2 Max
• fitness
• health
• nutrition
• improving fitness
• science journalism

Keywords

• Vo2 max
• fitness improvement
• health
• nutrition
• Alex Hutchinson
• Sweat Science
• Ignite

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sweat Science, Fit Womens Weekly, Ignite

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