Kristian Blummenfelt Appears to Have Recorded the Highest VO2 Max Ever
> Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway, Olympic gold medallist triathlete and Ironman world champion, has now also become the first human to break the mythical 100 barrier in VO2 Max testing, registering an official measurement of 101.1 ml/kg/min!!!!
> This means at the apex of it's aerobic capacity, Kristian's body effectively utilises 101.1 millilitres of oxygen, per kilogram of bodyweight, per minute of activity!
For my predominantly strength orientated brethren who may not fully appreciate how batshit CRAZY this is, trust me when I tell you this is otherworldly stuff!
> For perspective, the average professional footballer's (soccer) VO2 MAX score is usually around 55ml/kg/min. So this guy basically has TWICE the engine of the average pro footballer!!
> The highest my VO2 Max was ever officially measured was 62ml/kg/min back when I was a competitive boxer in my early 20's, but I hadn't been training in months when I took the test. I later did a sub-maximal test which estimated my max at 67ml/kg/min, and at that point I honestly felt so fit that I was bouncing out of my skin.
> At 101.1 I can't even conceive in mind how fit this guy feels!
> In lay terms what this basically means is it's virtually impossible for this guy to get completely exhausted!
Stay Strong (and fit).
Context by Paul McIlroy.
Triathlon Magazine Canada
Kristian Blummenfelt Appears to Have Recorded the Highest VO2 Max Ever - Triathlon Magazine Canada
What appears to be the first-ever triple-digit VO2 max underscores the physiological engine behind one of triathlon's most dominant careers.
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Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway, Olympic gold medallist triathlete and Ironman world champion, has now also become the first human to break the myth...
