So I’m a runner and one of the road blocks that pops up from time to time is that my legs feel fine, but my lungs just can’t keep up with the speed. I’ve noticed after a hard run, I get a sort of cough and a bit of mucous build up like I’ve damaged my lungs in a way. Is this the same process as other muscles? Create little micro tears in muscle, body sends nutrients to site of damage, tears recover, muscle gets bigger and stronger. Or is there something else at play that makes our lungs stronger over time?
In: Biology
You are describing your VO2 Max. Which is how much oxygen your lungs and blood can deliver to your muscles.
If you run up hills more often (or HIIT exercises) you will make your lungs and heart more efficient to deliver oxygen.
Lots of smart watches can monitor your VO2 Max. I don’t know much about the phlegm problem, but that should go away with more efficient lungs and heart.
Google VO2 Max and HIIT for better info
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