ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

VVO2max

Okay, kiddo, so VVO2max is a fancy term that describes how good our bodies are at taking in oxygen and using it to make energy when we exercise really hard.

Think about when you run around and play outside for a long time - your heart beats faster and you start to breathe harder because your body needs more oxygen to keep going. Well, VVO2max is like a measure of how much oxygen your body can use at its very, very best.

If you imagine a car, VVO2max is like the top speed that car can go - it's the absolute limit of how fast your body can use oxygen to keep going when you're working really, really hard.

And why is it important? Well, athletes like runners, cyclists, and swimmers want to know their VVO2max because it can help them figure out how they're doing compared to other athletes. It can also give them an idea of how to train to improve their endurance and performance.

But even if you're not an athlete, VVO2max is still important because it can tell us how healthy our heart and lungs are. So if you exercise regularly and keep your VVO2max high, it can help you stay healthy and strong for a long time!