VO2 MAX 
                     
                     & 
               
                RESTING 

             METABOLIC 

                  RATE!

 VO2 is the rate of oxygen uptake, or consumption, measured during exercise. The maximum rate of oxygen uptake is called the VO2max or maximum VO2. VO2max is the ultimate measure of fitness and is reported in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute or ml/Kg/min. To achieve a high VO2max, a person must have a fit heart and lungs and significant lean muscle mass that is well conditioned. The table below shows how fitness is assessed based on VO2max. 


 Peak VO2 Scores (Values in mlO2/kg/min) 

 MALE



Age
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
13-19
0-34.9
35.0-38.3
38.4-45.1
45.2-50.9
51.0-55.9
56.0+
20-29
0-32.9
33.0-36.4
36.5-42.4
42.5-46.4
46.5-52.4
52.5+
30-39
0-31.4
31.5-35.4
35.5-40.9
41.0-44.9
45.0-49.4
49.5+
40-49
0-30.2
30.2-33.5
33.6-38.9
39.0-43.7
43.8-48.0
48.1+
50-59
0-26.0
26.1-30.9
31.0-35.7
35.8-40.9
41.0-45.3
45.4+
60+
0-20.4
20.5-26.0
26.1-32.2
32.3-36.4
36.5-44.2
44.3+


FEMALE

Age
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
13-19
0-24.9
25.0-30.9
31.0-34.9
35.0-38.9
39.0-41.9
42.0+
20-29
0-23.5
23.6-28.9
29.0-32.9
33.0-36.9
37.0-41.0
41.1+
30-39
0-22.7
22.8-26.9
27.0-31.4
31.5-35.6
35.7-40.0
40.1+
40-49
0-20.9
21.0-24.4
24.5-28.9
29.0-32.8
32.9-36.9
37.0+
50-59
0-20.1
20.2-22.7
22.8-26.9
27.0-31.4
31.5-35.7
35.8+
60+
0-17.4
17.5-20.1
20.2-24.4
24.5-30.2
30.3-31.4
31.5+

    VO2 max tables - Data from Cooper,K. The Aerobics Way. New   York, Bantam Books,Inc. 1982.


STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT FEATURES:   


Using professional quality equipment, we can measure  peak VO2, anaerobic threshold and the precise amount of calories burned at all exercise heart rate levels.  This data can be used by your personal trainer as the foundation for customized exercise programs that truly meet your needs. This data can empower you with the ability to meet your fitness goals efficiently and safely with no unnecessary fatigue or wasted time. 

We can also measure Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)   that can be used by your Nutritionist or Physician to construct your personalized weight loss program.