Oxygen Intake: Oxygen is essential for all kinds of life. It is obtained from the air and drawn into the lungs by the process of respiration. It is the amount of oxygen consumed by the tissues of the body. Usually measured as oxygen uptake in the lungs. The normal value is 250 ml/min and it increases with increased metabolic rate.
Oxygen Uptake: It is the transportation and utilization of oxygen in a person during exercise. A common physiological measure taken is VO2 max. Which measures the maximum capacity at which the individual's body can transport and utilize oxygen. The higher the VO2 max. The better you can use and transport oxygen. which gives you more energy during exercise. It is the most relevant measure of the cardio respiratory system.
