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Sports

Exercise Physiology and Athletic Performance

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Elite endurance athletes can have a VO2 max (a measure of oxygen utilization) over double that of a sedentary person, sometimes exceeding 80 mL/kg/min.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some athletes can run faster or lift heavier than others, even with similar training? The answer lies in how their bodies harness energy and adapt to stress.