New Ideas on Limitations to VO2max: Five Major Determinants for VO2max

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an impor-tant and a growing cause of morbidity and mortality world-wide. Cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, metabolic, and mental co-morbidities are considered to be part of the frequently prevalent non-pulmonary sequelae of the disease.