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How To Assess Your Own VO2 Max

How To Assess Your Own VO2 Max

5 Methods for Home Assessment

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Jul 02, 2024
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Last week we discussed how a strong VO2 max is highly correlated with less disease and a longer lifespan. But most people don’t have any idea what their VO2 max is. And while some watches or fitness gadgets try to estimate it for you, there is often significant error. While knowing exactly what your VO2 max is isn’t necessary, it can be a useful datapoint to track. Here are 5 different tests involving different modes of exercise and equipment that you can use to assess your VO2 max with more precision and also help you set goals or track progress over time.

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