You might be familiar with the term VO2 max. It’s possible that your coach has mentioned it, or notifications on your watch might even appear, indicating your predicted VO2 max. But what is VO2 max exactly? In this article, we will delve into what VO2 max is, how to measure it, and what makes a good VO2 max score.
Physiology
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Uniaxial Joints Explained
In this article we give an overview of uniaxial joints, examples of uniaxial joints and explain their function. We also give some sporting and exercise examples of how this contribute to movement.
Multiaxial Joints Explained
In this article we give an overview of multiaxial joints, examples of multiaxial joints and explain their function. We also give some sporting and exercise examples of how this contribute to movement.
Biaxial Joints Explained
In this article we give an overview of biaxial joints, examples of biaxial joints and explain their function. We also give some sporting and exercise examples of how this contribute to movement.
Types of joints in the Human Body: Named & Explained
Did you know we have different types of joints in our body? Each joint has a specific name and function. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of joints, what they do, where they are and give examples of each one.
