When you suddenly increase your pace, your muscles demand more oxygen and energy. In response, your heart pumps faster, breathing deepens, and your muscles increase their ability to extract oxygen from the bloodstream. Over time, this repeated challenge can improve VO2 max, the body’s maximum capacity to use oxygen during exercise, a key marker of cardiovascular fitness.
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