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VO₂max for Runners: The Aerobic Ceiling (Lab Truth vs Watch Guess)

This article isn't live yet. It will publish on Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT.

What VO₂max actually measures, why age and sex percentiles beat bragging rights, how easy volume and intervals raise it, and why your watch estimate is a trend tool — not a lab ticket.