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Mayo Clinic Q&A: What does a VO2 max have to do with overall fitness?  featured image
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What does a VO2 max have to do with overall fitness? 
Patty Miller
April 24, 2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I like to challenge myself physically, whether it's working out, cycling or cross-country skiing. I've heard about VO2 max testing. What could I[...]

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms featured image
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms
Cynthia Weiss
June 29, 2023
Colorado ultramarathoner delivers on a promise to his orthopedic surgeon – and more featured image
Colorado ultramarathoner delivers on a promise to his orthopedic surgeon – and more
Rhoda Madson
June 18, 2023
Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair featured image
Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair
Susan Buckles
June 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball
Jason Howland
June 9, 2023
Ready to run: Post-race recovery tips for runners featured image
Ready to run: Post-race recovery tips for runners
Mayo Clinic Staff
June 5, 2023
Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature’s healing agents featured image
Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature’s healing agents
Susan Buckles
May 20, 2023
7 benefits of regular physical activity featured image
7 benefits of regular physical activity
Laurel Kelly
April 20, 2023
Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training featured image
Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training
Amanda Dyslin
April 17, 2023
Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine featured image
Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine
Amanda Dyslin
April 10, 2023
Mississippi man finds relief at Mayo Clinic for excruciating back pain featured image
Mississippi man finds relief at Mayo Clinic for excruciating back pain
Rhoda Madson
March 19, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather featured image
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather
Cynthia Weiss
March 2, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow featured image
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow
Cynthia Weiss
February 23, 2023

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