Colvin says to measure VO2 max you’ll need to be in an exercise medicine lab or a doctor’s office that offers the test. The ...

Here’s how: Testing VO2 max is where things get a little tricky. The most accurate way to measure it is in a lab setting, says Sims. This involves a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), where ...

Here’s how: Testing VO2 max is where things get a little tricky. The most accurate way to measure it is in a lab setting, says Sims. This involves a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), where ...

You can get your VO2 max measured at sports testing clinics for a relatively low cost. During the test, you wear a mask while performing progressively challenging aerobic exercise on a bike or ...

Better overall health: Studies link higher VO2 max levels to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, and even cognitive decline as you age. It’s one of the strongest indicators of ...

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With a fitness tracker, you’ll have access to a variety of these health metrics—but there’s one that is key to determining your cardiovascular fitness that you may be ignoring: your VO2 max. VO2 max ...

With a fitness tracker, you’ll have access to a variety of these health metrics—but there’s one that is key to determining your cardiovascular fitness that you may be ignoring: your VO2 max.