articleJournal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyFeb 10, 2026GOLD OA

Aerobic Exercise Training and VO2max: A Scoping Review of Study Populations and Protocols

ZWZeyu WuNPNicholas PreobrazenskiJRJohn R. M. RenwickAKAva KhansariMLMatisse LeBouedec

Queen's University · University of Ottawa · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) is a well-established predictor of cardiovascular health, morbidity, and all-cause mortality. While many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have characterized the effects of aerobic exercise training on VO2max, they fail to capture the state of the literature as a whole. This scoping review aims to summarize the populations and training protocols used in the current literature and highlight gaps in our current understanding of the VO2max response to aerobic training. A total of 617 studies were selected and analyzed in this review. The majority of exercise protocols used were moderate intensity continuous training (MICT; n = 363). Few studies employed high-intensity interval…

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  • Aerobic exercise
  • Sprint
  • Interval training
  • Modalities
  • Psychological intervention
  • Aerobic capacity
  • Anaerobic exercise
  • High-intensity interval training
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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