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If i work out for a long time, can the air capacity in my lungs increase?

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Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Define air capacity: If by air capacity, you mean your lungs vital capacity, then no. Your vital capacity is dictated by your anatomy (it's a function of your age and height). But if you're referring to your vo2max (maximal aerobic capacity) then yes, since this is a measure of oxygen use and indirectly, physical fitness.

Answered 9/10/2012

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