Source: Langrenn.com — Translated by Torbjorn Karlsen
Many people view the maximal oxygen uptake as the most important performance factor for cross country skiers. This is how the VO2 Max king Espen Harald Bjerke is training.
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See last weeks story about Bjerke’s record-breaking test:<br />
<<a href=training2294.html>Who’s the Man? Answer: Espen Harald Bjerke Following Record Breaking O2 Test </a> </p>
<p>Bjerke’s test showed a Max VO2 of 96 milliliter. No published tests in any sports have reported higher values. Bjeke struggled a year ago and lost his national team spot, but had a break-through season with a World Cup 4th place this year.<br />
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Source: Langrenn.com — Translated by Torbjorn Karlsen
Many people view the maximal oxygen uptake as the most important performance factor for cross country skiers. This is how the VO2 Max king Espen Harald Bjerke is training.