Fitness Assessment - VO2max
Figure out how intensely you need to exercise to reach your goals. A VO2max assessment will pinpoint when your body is burning fat versus when your body is burning carbohydrates. Learn how to balance aerobic and anaerobic workouts with your unique heart rate training zones. Burn fat and improve endurance faster by knowing how hard you need to push yourself.
VO2max FAQs
A VO2max assessment uses gas chamber analysis to analyze levels of expired O2 and CO2. The ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide will determine aerobic and anaerobic heart rate zones presented in beats per minute. Total volume of oxygen consumed and utilized during peak physical exertion will determine VO2max measured in ml/kg/min.
You will receive:
- VO2max fitness ranking and score in ml/kg/min
- Unique Heart Rate training zones
- Frequency, intensity (in beats per minute) and duration for aerobic and anaerobic training
Prep instructions are emailed prior to your appointment and below.
- Dress in comfortable exercise attire and closed toe workout shoes.
- Refrain from exercise/heavy endurance training for 24-hours prior to the assessment.
- No food, tobacco, alcohol, or caffeine for at least 3 hours prior to the assessment.
- Avoid wearing facial make-up as it may compromise the fit of the mask.
- Continue medications as usual.
Your appointment is scheduled for 45 minutes. Your actual assessment time will be 10-15 minutes on average.
You will have a discussion with your exercise physiologist to determine the best suited protocol (walk, run or cycle) for your fitness level. You will be fitted with a mask and heart rate monitor. Your technician will demonstrate how the assessment will go start to finish.
You can choose the modality that best suits you – walk, run or cycle. We encourage you to choose the modality that you are most comfortable with and that you currently use or plan to use for cardiovascular training.