VO2maxista
VO2maxista is an informal term used to describe an athlete, coach, or trainer who emphasizes maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) as a central performance target. The word blends VO2max with the -ista suffix to indicate a practitioner or advocate focused on aerobic capacity. It is not a standardized athletic designation, but it appears in fitness discussions and some sport science contexts to signal a philosophy that prioritizes maximizing aerobic power.
In practice, a VO2maxista prioritizes training methods believed to raise VO2max, such as high‑intensity interval training,
Critics note that focusing solely on VO2max can overlook important determinants of endurance performance, such as