VO2 Max is a shortening of the Maximum (Max) Volume (V) of Oxygen (O2) which your body can process when you are exercising at the very limits of your capability.

As we increase the intensity during an exercise session, the number of calories you are burning will increase as well, as you are consuming more Oxygen. However, your body will only allow consuming a certain volume of oxygen per minute, and this will depend on how much you train in that range. The more high intensity or longer exercise sessions you do, the greater the volume your body will allow.

There comes a point where you can increase the exercise intensity (for a short time) but the body will simply not process any more oxygen. This is the point at which you’ve reached your VO2 Max.

On the day of your test you should arrive prepared for a physical workout. I use a Bike Erg for the test. I will put a mask over your face which will ensure that all your exhaled air goes into a tube and into the machine. I will then get you starting to exercise on the Bike, steadily increasing in intensity, until you are unable to carry on cycling. This is your VO2 Max.

The test is hard work. I allow for a period of warm up before and cool down after the test. You can expect the test to last no longer than 20 minutes in total. The total time at my studio for this test will be around one hour.

There might be situations where you need to do this test. Certain professions will require a minimum VO2 Max score which is independently tested – I am able to perform these tests in this scenario.

The VO2 Max and the associated report can help a lot with training for cardiovascular type events, such as marathon and triathlon training. You can get a real understanding of how fit you are, how much of a journey you have to go on, how safe it is to push to certain levels of effort and a whole lot more. The test also gives you detailed information on what heart rate zones you need to be training within to get the best results. This can be the real difference for an athlete.

After the test is complete you will get a detailed report including; your VO2 score, how your heart rate changed through the test, what your fuel use was like (carbohydrate and fat), optimum and work on training zones, aerobic threshold, anaerobic threshold, and so much more. I will also go through this in detail with you afterwards and provide detailed feedback notes on your performance and work on areas.

HOW MUCH IS THE RMR AND/OR VO2 TEST?

RMR Test

£39

VO2 Test

£89

RMR & VO2 Test

£109

Second test is half price if purchased at the time of the first purchase (valid for 12 months)

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