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It has been appreciated for more than a century that maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max ) increases with endurance training (ET). A question that has emerged in our community is why… Click to show full abstract
It has been appreciated for more than a century that maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max ) increases with endurance training (ET). A question that has emerged in our community is why that is so? More specifically, what is the main target of biological signals induced by endurance exercise? It must be assumed that mechanical and chemical signals leading to VO2max improvement do not 'realize' that the ultimate purpose of ET is to increase the aerobic capacity to move faster for prolonged time! Here we propose the main signals facilitating adaptations are related to maintaining resting homeostasis rather than improving on O2 delivery limiting steps. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Acta Physiologica
Year Published: 2019
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