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Vitamins are complex chemicals essential to life processes -- regulating metabolism. Fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Water soluble vitamins are the B vitamins and Vitamin C.

VO2 Max
Pronounced "V-OH-2-MAX," -- a mathematical symbol for maximum oxygen consumption. The "V" represents volume, the O2 represents oxygen, and "Max" represents the maximum. VO2 Max is measured in Liters per Minute or Mililiters per Minute per Kilogram of body weight. VO2 Max -- the measurement of the maximum rate an individual can consume oxygen -- is an important indicator of the peak power output of an individual. Also an indicator of maximal aerobic physical work capacity, VO2 Max is thought to be one of the best determinants of physical fitness. It's called by some the definition of physical fitness.

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