vo2 max test

Strengthen your cardiovascular endurance.

The benefits

Optimize your training regimen

With insights into your aerobic capacity, VO2 Max results empower you to tailor your training for optimal oxygen efficiency and endurance.

Take control of your longevity

A higher VO2 Max indicates better cardiovascular fitness and lower risk of chronic disease. Track this vital data to take control of your future.

Efficiently track your cardiovascular health

Monitor your cardiovascular efficiency over time to help prevent health issues and support your longevity goals.

Your cardiovascular system is key to unlocking peak performanceβ€”and a longer, healthier life.
A VO2 Max test measures the maximum oxygen your body uses during exercise, providing insights to enhance endurance, sustain heart health, and stay strong for the long run.

The VO2 Max experience

When it comes to assessing your cardiovascular health, efficiency is everything.Β 

Our VO2 Max test takes just 10-20 minutes and provides you with fast, actionable insights to boost endurance and strengthen heart health for the long run.Β 

Step 1 Prepare

You’ll receive preparation guidelines from our team prior to your test, including what to bring and fasting recommendations.

Step 2 Run

Our team will gradually adjust your run speed and incline while your heart rate monitor and specialized mask track your oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production until you reach your limit.

Step 3 Review

After your test our clinical team will review your raw data. And you’ll receive your full results within one business day.

Step 4 Refine
Schedule a follow-up test 3-4 months later to assess changes to your VO2 Max rate and refine your training plan.
Step 1 Prepare

You’ll receive preparation guidelines from our team prior to your test, including what to bring and fasting recommendations.

Step 2 Run

Our team will gradually adjust your run speed and incline while your heart rate monitor and specialized mask track your oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production until you reach your limit.

Step 3 Review

After your test our clinical team will review your raw data. And you’ll receive your full results within one business day.

Step 4 Refine

Schedule a follow-up test 3-4 months later to assess changes to your VO2 Max rate and refine your training plan.

Common questions

How should I prepare for my VO2 Max test?

Fast (including caffeine products) for 4 hours, and avoid intense exercise, steroids, and cold medications for 12-24 hours. Be sure to bring comfortable athletic clothing and running sneakers.

Your VO2 Max is based on age, gender, fitness level, and altitude.
An optimal range for men ages
30-39 is 41-44.9
An optimal range for women ages
30-39 is 31.5-35.6

Anyone with the following conditions or health concerns should not take a VO2 Max Test:
–Underlying heart disease/high risk of
–cardiovascular events
–Recent myocardial infarction
–Severe aortic stenosis

Our team recalibrates our VO2 Max equipment before every test. Additionally, our technician helps you adjust your VO2 mask and heart monitor to ensure accurate placement.

Losing weight, especially reducing visceral fat (the fat around your organs), can lead to noticeable improvements in VO2 Max. A study showed that obese postmenopausal women who lost weight through a combination of a calorie deficit and walking saw a 10% increase in VO2 Max and a 20% reduction in visceral fat. This shows that weight loss, particularly reducing visceral fat, can boost heart and lung fitness. (1)

More than other forms of exercise, HIIT (high interval training) has been shown to enhance VO2 Max rates. Studies have demonstrated that HIIT protocols are specifically more effective than sprinting and moderate-intensity continuous training. (2,3)

Testing frequency depends on your fitness goals. If you are training for a specific event, research indicates that VO2 Max rates can change as quickly as six weeks after introducing a new training program. (4)

Complete your health baseline

Build a strong foundation for your long-term health with a package that covers your cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal health, as well as your aging biomarkers.

Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Package includes the following:

comprehensive diagnostic package

Build a strong foundation for your long-term health with a package that covers your cardiovascular, metabolic and musculo-skeletal health, and your aging biomarkers.

DEXA scan

Resting metabolic rate

3D postural alignment scan

VO2 max

Longevity blood work​

Longevity consultation

Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Book a consult with one of our experienced team members and they will help you get started.

Lynch NA, Nicklas BJ, Berman DM, Dennis KE, Goldberg AP. Reductions in visceral fat during weight loss and walking are associated with improvements in VO(2 max). J Appl Physiol (1985). 2001 Jan;90(1):99-104. doi: 10.1152/jappl.2001.90.1.99. PMID: 11133898.

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