VO2 Max Testing
If you're dedicated to beating your own record, reaching your top athletic form, or enhancing your training and recovery process, VO2 max testing could be the way to go. This personalized assessment analyzes cardiovascular fitness and endurance capacity and provides scientific insights to improve your training and performances.
What is VO2 Max?
VO2 max testing measures aerobic capacity by determining the maximum volume
(V) of oxygen (O2) your body can use while exercising. Learning your personal
VO2 max score can help you train smarter, maximize recovery, and optimize
performance. As part of the testing process, a body composition analysis
is provided, which includes the percentage of fat, bone and muscle in
your body.
VO2 max can also indicate your risk of cardiovascular disease and is one
of the best predictors of all-cause mortality risk. VO2 max is more closely
correlated with morbidity than many other well-known risk factors, including
BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Train Better. Recover Faster.
Calculating VO2 max is important for endurance athletes, including runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, and triathletes, as well as anyone looking to burn fat or improve their cardio workouts.
Once you learn your VO2 max, you can calculate your precise target heart rate/power zones rather than just estimating. Optimal training zones are unique to each athlete, and knowing yours will reveal precisely how hard you need to work to burn fat and improve cardiovascular performance. You’ll be able to train smarter – not harder – and avoid the common pitfalls of overtraining, such as soreness, injury, and a weakened immune system.