If you own a smartwatch or wearable fitness tracker, you’ve likely caught a glimpse of your VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. For endurance athletes, ...

VO2 max is often referred to as a key marker of fitness. It’s the measure of the maximal amount of oxygen your cells can take ...

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Want to supercharge your brain? Start exercising today! Higher fitness levels trigger a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins after each workout.

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.