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How Your Breathing Changes When Doing Dynamic Exercise
January 15, 2024In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, explore breathing patterns […]
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CO2 and the Basics of Breathing
January 10, 2024In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, delve into the […]
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Normal (and Abnormal) Breathing Patterns at Rest
November 2, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about breathing […]
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Breathing in Cycling, Running, Rowing & Swimming
October 18, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale talks with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about improving […]
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Listen: The Secret to Improving Your Conditioning with VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O’Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars [The MetPro Method with Coach Crystal]
July 20, 2023VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O'Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars joined Coach Crystal on The MetPro Method Podcast to discuss how you can break through athletic plateaus by learning about your current physiology. Here are 5 key takeaways from their conversation.
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What is the best way to train VO2max?
January 29, 2021Introduction After determining VO2max, the next step is to create a training plan to improve VO2max and other aspects of fitness, (i.e. efficiency and […]
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How to Improve Aerobic Fitness: Start by Forgetting About Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
November 30, 2023Today, the concept of aerobic fitness is at the forefront of mainstream conversations about exercise and athletic training. When you conduct a Google search […]
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Breathing in Cycling, Running, Rowing & Swimming
October 18, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale talks with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about improving […]
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Training Zones: How Deeper Data Helps You Reach Your Fitness Goals Faster
September 3, 2023From Garmins to Apple Watches and beyond, if you own a fitness tracker, you already know that it measures your heart rate during physical […]
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Listen: The Secret to Improving Your Conditioning with VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O’Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars [The MetPro Method with Coach Crystal]
July 20, 2023VO2 Master Co-Founders Peter O'Brien and Dr. Andrew Sellars joined Coach Crystal on The MetPro Method Podcast to discuss how you can break through athletic plateaus by learning about your current physiology. Here are 5 key takeaways from their conversation.
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What is the best way to train VO2max?
January 29, 2021Introduction After determining VO2max, the next step is to create a training plan to improve VO2max and other aspects of fitness, (i.e. efficiency and […]
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Maximal Oxygen Consumption for Health and Performance
May 26, 2020Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) and its relationship to whole-body health and performance. The Basics Maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂max) is the maximal rate of oxygen […]
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A Primer on Exercise Efficiency and Economy
January 27, 2020Elite level endurance performance requires an athlete to have a large (>70 ml/kg/min) aerobic engine (VO2max) of which a high percentage (75-90%) of that […]
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How to Choose the Right Step Test for Your Athletes and Clients
September 11, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale chats with Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about step […]
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Part 5: VO2max – A Determinant of Team Sport Performance
March 15, 2021In this fifth article of our Introductory Series, we identify and discuss factors that affect athletic performance in team sports. Athletic Capacities Without question, […]
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Part 4: Measuring Maximal Oxygen Consumption
February 15, 2021In this fourth installment of our Introductory Series, we examine how to accurately measure maximal oxygen consumption, as well as discuss some of the […]
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Part 3: How to Train Based on Metabolic Test Values
January 23, 2021This is the third article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this […]
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Case Study – Interpretation of VO2max Test
December 29, 2020In the last blog posts the physiology and proper testing protocols for maximal oxygen consumption have been discussed. The purpose of this post is […]
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Part 2: How the Body Uses Oxygen
December 1, 2020This is the second article of our Introductory Series. If you’re new to metabolic analysis or need a refresher on the subject, then this […]
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How to Measure Maximal Oxygen Consumption
November 29, 2020Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) describes the bodies’ ability to uptake and utilization oxygen during intense/maximal full-body exercise. Measuring VO2max is critical to understanding one’s […]
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Part 1: An Introduction to Metabolic Testing
November 17, 2020In the first article of our Introductory Series, we examine VO2 max and ventilatory thresholds and discuss how this information can provide important insight into one's cardiorespiratory fitness.
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How a Coach Can Help You Harness the Power of Metabolic Analysis [Expert Insights from Performance Coach Sean Seale]
February 12, 2024For athletes of all levels and backgrounds, performance improvement is a core goal. Metabolic analysis can be the key to uncovering physiological data that […]
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How VO2 Master Helps Coaches and Trainers Identify and Overcome Limiters
December 19, 2023Whether the goal is to complete a race, secure a personal best, or simply level-up fitness or physique, improvement is a consistent priority for […]
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Why is Spirometry Important for Metabolic Testing?
September 3, 2023In this edition of the VO2 Master Education Series, performance coach Sean Seale interviews Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, about what exactly […]
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