VO2 Max Test

Service Description

VO2 Max testing is a physiologic test used to measure your body's aerobic fitness. A VO2 max test assesses how well your body can take in oxygen, transport oxygen, and utilize oxygen for energy at varying levels of exercise. The test determines how much power output your body can complete aerobically, with higher values indicating that more work can be done before fatigue. This test provides valuable insights into your aerobic endurance and is a key performance marker for endurance sports such as cycling, running, triathlons, swimming, rowing, Hyrox, and cross country skiing. Understanding and improving your VO₂ max is particularly important in endurance events lasting more than 2 minutes, as a larger VO₂ max directly correlates to better performance. The more energy we can create with oxygen, the less fatiguing lactic acid we create. Meaning you can work at a higher intensity without fatiguing. What to Expect: This is an incremental exercise test, which means we start at a low intensity and gradually increase the intensity every 1 minute until you reach exhaustion or a pre-agreed upon finishing point. We will choose the appropriate ramp protocol based on your goals. Your oxygen consumption, heart rate, power output, ventilation, and energy expenditure data is recorded constantly throughout the exercise test. Along with a VO2 max test, this session includes a basic health history, intake exam, body composition assessment, and vitals. From this test you will get... - A full digital copy of your results - Your VO2 max score - Ventilatory thresholds, and what metabolic changes are happening in your body - Your individualized power output training zones (5 zones), to assist in efficient training - An accurate Functional Threshold Power (FTP) - Your individualized heart rate zones (no more guessing) - A detailed summary report outlining training recommendations and health recommendations based on your results Items to Bring: - Bicycle (your bike will be placed on a Wahoo Kickr) - Cycling Kit - Cycling Shoes - Towel - Optional: Your own heart rate strap & a water bottle How to Prepare: - Be well rested (24-48 hours prior no strenuous activity) - No large meals 2-3 hours prior to testing - Stay well hydrated