VO2 Max Calculator

VO2 Max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. Measured in milliliters per kilogram per minute, it's the best indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness.

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   Measure Resting HR

   Measure your pulse in the morning before getting out of bed

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   Enter Data

   Input your age, resting heart rate, and max heart rate

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   Estimate VO2 Max

   The tool calculates your VO2 Max estimate and level

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  Measure resting heart rate several days and take the average

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  VO2 Max improves with regular aerobic training

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  Professional athletes may reach 70-80 ml/kg/min

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  Values decrease with age by about 1% annually

• Measuring resting heart rate after activity or drinking coffee

• Confusing estimated VO2 Max with lab-measured values

• Expecting rapid improvements in VO2 Max

• Comparing your values to people of different ages