VO2 Max: Your genetic potential

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Jan. 10, 2018 / Haley McCoy

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HOW TO INCREASE YOUR AEROBIC ENDURANCE

Have you ever noticed how some individuals seem to perform with no effort? Maybe you are one of those people who can run for hours while the rest of us watch in amazement. How is it that someone who puts in half the work as others can be so much faster? Say hello to VO2 Max.

In laymen’s terms, VO2 Max is your maximum oxygen uptake- your body’s ability to use oxygen. It is the best predictor of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance the industry has. VO2 Max is mostly genetic and represents your innate ability to do constant exercise. Some people really do just have good genes. Lucky for the rest of us, there are a few things we can do to increase our VO2 Max as much as 20%:

Exercise more. Increase the volume, increase your VO2 Max.
Lose weight. VO2 is a score relative to body weight. Lose a few pounds and your body will be more economical.
Train harder. Intervals are the most effective way to increase your VO2 Max by increasing intensity.

It is tricky to find your exact VO2 Max score. It takes intense testing in a physiology lab where you are hooked up to machines. What really matters is not the number, but that you are making improvements in your aerobic fitness. You can see improvements in VO2 Max in as little as a month’s time with training and diligence. Your hard work will pay off as you notice less exertion at greater intensity. Any aerobic exercise will increase your oxygen uptake so start exercising

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b. Guests are responsible for any damages caused to the club’s property or equipment due to negligence or misuse.
c. Harassment, foul language, threats, fights, and disruptive or threatening conduct will not be tolerated and will be grounds for removal from the club.
d. The club reserves the right to revoke or terminate a guest pass at any time due to violation of club policies or misconduct at the discretion of club staff.

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I, an adult Guest or parent (agreeing on behalf of a minor child or ward who is a Guest) expressly accept and assume all risk of injury, illness, damages or death, known and unknown, inherent or not, for my use of and participation in any and all services, amenities, facilities, machinery, equipment, locker rooms, parking lot, lobby, and any other area located in and around the Club facility, regardless of whether such injury or damage arises out of or during physical activity, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property. I am fully aware that operation of gym facilities and participation in physical activity may be dangerous and involves risk of injury to my person. I agree that I have a duty to examine each piece of equipment or facility prior to use, and refrain from use and report the same to the Club if there is any indication that such equipment or facility has been subjected to abuse, is damaged, or is in an unsafe or potentially dangerous condition. If I am the parent of a minor Guest, I have discussed the activities, responsibilities and risks with the minor child who understands and accepts them, and I, to the fullest extent permitted by law, accept them on behalf of such minor child.

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b. The guest pass is non-transferable and can only be used by the individual named on the pass.
c. All guests ages 18+ will be required to show a local government-issued ID upon check in.

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a. Guests acknowledge and understand the risks associated with physical activity and exercise, and agree to participate at their own risk. Guests release the club, its staff, and affiliates from any liability for injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during their visit.

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a. Guests must adhere to the club’s code of conduct and policies, including proper attire (closed toed shoes must be worn at all times in addition to shorts or pants and a shirt or sports bra), cleanliness, and respectful behavior towards other members and staff.
b. Guests are responsible for any damages caused to the club’s property or equipment due to negligence or misuse.
c. Harassment, foul language, threats, fights, and disruptive or threatening conduct will not be tolerated and will be grounds for removal from the club.
d. The club reserves the right to revoke or terminate a guest pass at any time due to violation of club policies or misconduct at the discretion of club staff.

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I, an adult Guest or parent (agreeing on behalf of a minor child or ward who is a Guest) expressly accept and assume all risk of injury, illness, damages or death, known and unknown, inherent or not, for my use of and participation in any and all services, amenities, facilities, machinery, equipment, locker rooms, parking lot, lobby, and any other area located in and around the Club facility, regardless of whether such injury or damage arises out of or during physical activity, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property. I am fully aware that operation of gym facilities and participation in physical activity may be dangerous and involves risk of injury to my person. I agree that I have a duty to examine each piece of equipment or facility prior to use, and refrain from use and report the same to the Club if there is any indication that such equipment or facility has been subjected to abuse, is damaged, or is in an unsafe or potentially dangerous condition. If I am the parent of a minor Guest, I have discussed the activities, responsibilities and risks with the minor child who understands and accepts them, and I, to the fullest extent permitted by law, accept them on behalf of such minor child.

I agree, on behalf of myself (or minor child or ward), my spouse, children, heirs and personal representatives, to forever waive, release and discharge the Club and its owners, employees, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of any and all injury or damage caused by the ordinary negligence of the Club or its employees, owners or affiliates, including without limitation, any claim, damage or injury which may occur as a result of any malfunction or breakage of equipment, the Club’s improper maintenance of any machinery, equipment or facilities, the Club’s negligent instruction or supervision, and any injury from slipping or falling while in the Club facility or any portion of the premises for any reason. I expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Club harmless from any loss, liability, damage, or cost the Club may incur due to my presence at the Club facility.

BY COMPLETING THIS FORM AND SIGNING/INITIALING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I AM SURRENDERING MY RIGHT TO MAKE A CLAIM OR FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CLUB FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, WRONGFUL DEATH, PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

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