VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen your body can consume and utilize during, intense exercise. It serves as the best indicator for cardiovascular health and fitness. One key study found an average decrease of 14% in all cause mortality for every point VO2 Max increases by. Our walking VO2 Max plan aims to improve your score purely from walking.
Walking VO2 Max Plan
- Test your VO2 Max through the Rockport 1 mile walk and our VO2 Max calculator.
- Improve your VO2 Max score through our training program tailored to your ability.
- 3 Sessions a week, all sessions are 1 hour or less for 8 weeks.
- You will need an app that can track walking pace and time workouts like MapMyRun and Strava
Why the walking VO2 Max plan
- Very accessible, anyone who can walk a mile can do this program.
- Easy to follow workouts, with clear instructions.
- Progressive workouts that tell you the paces you need to hit based on your previous score so your VO2 Max improves.
- Only 3 sessions a week means it does not take up your whole life and you will still improve your health.
Our walking VO2 Max plan is an integral part of our employee wellbeing program.
