Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can nutrition increase VO₂ max?
A: Most Nutrition doesn’t directly increase VO₂ max, but it enables the training intensity required to improve it. Poor fuelling limits workout quality and reduces adaptation.
However, Caffeine has been proven in some scientific studies to improves your endurance by reducing perceived effort. To Increase blood lactate and increase oxygen deficit which technically improves your VO2 Max.
You can find caffeinE in KMC NRG GEL+
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