EXPERT ADVICE: What exactly is VO2 max testing? Who needs it? And what are the benefits? Xpress catches up with Sean Simonds, clinic director for Movement for Life Physical Therapy, to find out.

If you think of ways to measure your overall health, certain benchmarks likely come to mind. The bloodwork you get done at ...

and can give you a ballpark figure of your VO2 max. Although, this estimate is based on your heart rate and how fast you’re moving, it is not nearly as accurate as in-lab testing. You can also ...

While the specific test procedures may vary based on the facility ... called maximal oxygen uptake or VO2 max. This test requires specialized equipment that is typically only available in exercise ...