I recently took a VO2 max test, March, and the results indicated that my Max VO2 was 36.6. MAF HR is 142 as indicated by the test. With such a low VO2, should I continue with MAF training and add some VO2 work? What would the best recommended training? My fear is that I do not create enough turnover to improve my VO2 overtime, (cause I am slow), meaning it will take years not months to show improvement. I know Jesse received a 10% bump in his VO2 from LHR but I also beleive that he had built a strong Anaerobic base before starting MAF training, and showed better pace improvements over time helping build his base. Since I do not have strong anaerobic or aerobic system, I would like to know what would be the best direction for a middle aged couch potatoe during the first real year of training? First, build a great aerobic base. I wonder how they/you concluded that your MAF HR is 142 based on the test? VO2max is quite overrated.
So, I should Assume that because I have a low VO2, all that it really means is that my Aerobic system is considered poor, and should not take it as anything more than that? As far as MAF number I can provide you with my test results, if that would help? Hmmm, I need to figure out how to link to a file for download.