Maximal oxygen uptake is the maximum capacity for oxygen consumption by the body during peak performance.

最大摄氧量是在达到最佳成绩时身体的最大氧耗量。

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People in this group were also the only ones who showed a significant increase in their maximum oxygen consumption (which measures the capacity for aerobic exercise) compared to the non-exercising control group.

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