Glossary

V-Z

Valine
An essential amino acid.

VO₂ max
Represents the maximum amount of oxygen that can be removed from circulating blood and used by the working tissues during a specified period. As exercise intensity or fitness increases VO₂ max will rise accordingly. The average person has a VO₂ max of around 35 ml/kg/min and endurance athletes have a much higher VO₂ max, usually measuring around 70 ml/kg/min.