Fitness Assessment
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. Burn fat and improve endurance faster by knowing how hard you need to push yourself.
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What you’ll learn
VO2max score
Your fitness ranking and score in ml/kg/min — the gold standard for cardiovascular fitness.
Heart-rate zones
Your unique aerobic and anaerobic training zones in beats per minute.
Fat vs. carb burn
The intensity at which your body switches from burning fat to burning carbohydrates.
Training plan inputs
Frequency, intensity, and duration guidance for balanced aerobic and anaerobic training.
Pricing
VO2max Assessment
45 min
Get started with a VO2max assessment for a fitness baseline. Returning client retests are $150.
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One visit · 90 min
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- What is a VO2max Assessment?
- A VO2max assessment uses gas exchange analysis to measure levels of expired O2 and CO2. The ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide determines your aerobic and anaerobic heart-rate zones in beats per minute. The total volume of oxygen consumed and utilized during peak physical exertion determines your VO2max, measured in ml/kg/min.
- What takeaways and recommendations will I receive?
- Your VO2max fitness ranking and score in ml/kg/min.
- Your unique heart-rate training zones.
- Frequency, intensity (in beats per minute), and duration guidance for aerobic and anaerobic training.
- How should I prepare for my VO2max assessment?
- Dress in comfortable exercise attire and closed-toe workout shoes.
- Refrain from exercise or heavy endurance training for 24 hours prior.
- No food, tobacco, alcohol, or caffeine for at least 3 hours prior.
- Avoid wearing facial make-up as it may compromise the fit of the mask.
- Continue medications as usual.
- How long does a VO2max assessment take?
- Your appointment is scheduled for 45 minutes. Your actual assessment time will be 10–15 minutes on average.
- What should I expect during my VO2max assessment?
- 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, and your technician will demonstrate how the assessment will go from start to finish.
- Do I have to run, or can I do a walking or biking protocol?
- You can choose the modality that best suits you — walk, run, or cycle. We encourage you to choose the modality you are most comfortable with and that you currently use or plan to use for cardiovascular training.