Us Online Store Support Fitness Info Links Aerobic Fitness Information Aerobic Fitness. In aerobic work, the oxygen obtained from the air is used for the combustion of fat and carbohydrates creating the energy necessary to perform the work. 2 max is maximal oxygen uptake which indicates aerobic fitness - the ability to sustain work for prolonged periods. This is usually experienced in the abilities to walk, run, and climb uphill, swim, and other activities performed continuously for more than 15 minutes.
Aerobic fitness is related to health.
Fit people are usually healthier than unfit ones. Vo 2 max is the best way to measure the aerobic fitness of an individual. The higher the Vo 2 max the fitter is the individual. The UFT predicts Vo 2 max using a 30 seconds step test. Vo 2 max Vo 2 max is expressed as an absolute, or relative value.