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V is for VO2 Max

Anyone who has worked out in a gym, had a personal fitness assessment done or is an athlete, your VO2 Max is something you need to know. VO2 max is something we all have, it’s a natural ability and it refers to the maximum oxygen consumption that you need to perform at maximum sustained output. In other words, if you’re going to push yourself on the treadmill at a sustained high speed – let’s say 3.5 – your VO2 max is just how hard you are going to breathe to get the amount of oxygen you need to keep up … Continue reading →

Five For Fighting Fitness

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As busy as we can be, it’s important to keep track of how you can squeeze more fitness and healthy choices into your daily habits – because remember, it’s all the little things that add up and mean something in the long run. So rather than bore you with a long introduction, let’s just dive into our five tips for today: Brown bag your lunch – seriously, brown bag it. When you eat out for lunch every day, you are more likely to overeat or eat foods that are rich in fats or carbohydrates. If you brown bag it, you … Continue reading →