Tag: Vo2max

Recent research indicates that a significant percentage of athletes, particularly those training in higher latitudes or indoors, exhibit suboptimal vitamin D levels. This prevalence has prompted scientific inquiry into whether correcting this deficiency can enhance athletic performance, including aerobic capacity, in specific populations like well-trained youth soccer players.

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed ergogenic aids in the world, with studies showing that a large percentage of elite and recreational endurance athletes use it to gain a competitive edge. But does caffeine affect your VO2max directly, and what are the primary mechanisms behind its well-documented performance-enhancing properties? The research offers nuanced and compelling answers, suggesting a small but significant boost under the right conditions.