VO2 max analysis

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VO2 Max Analysis

Evaluate your cardiovascular fitness, optimize training intensity, and track endurance improvements to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Price: from CHF 250.—

Type: cardio test

Timing: anytime

In-app report

Price: from CHF 250.—

Type: cardio test

Timing: anytime

In-app report

Price: from CHF 250.—

Type: cardio test

Timing: anytime

In-app report

The benefits of the VO2 Max Analysis

Assess endurance and cardiovascular fitness

How well your heart, lungs, and circulatory system deliver oxygen during exercise, help to detect risks of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart disease. Find out how to reduced future risks with lifestyle changes.

Early detection of metabolic conditions

A low VO2 Max is associated with conditions such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. Detect metabolic inefficiencies early, enabling preventive actions like exercise and dietary changes to manage or prevent these conditions.

Reduce the risk of chronic diseases

Higher VO2 Max levels are linked to a lower risk of chronic illnesses, such as certain cancers or Alzheimer's. Improving aerobic capacity boosts immune function, circulation, and manages oxidative stress, all essential for long-term health.

What values are tested?

Oxygen Consumption (VO2)

The test measures the volume of oxygen you consume per minute, which reflects how efficiently your body uses oxygen to produce energy during exercise. This is the primary metric used to calculate your VO2 Max.

VT 1 & VT2 (ventilatory threshold)

Ventilatory thresholds help identify specific exercise intensities that correspond to shifts in how your body uses oxygen and produces energy. They are used to guide optimal training intensities for both aerobic and anaerobic improvements.

Training zones (1-5)

Training zones give personalized insights into how your body responds to exercise intensity, helping you optimize workouts, boost performance, achieve fitness goals, and prevent overtraining.

Heart rate

Your heart rate is tracked throughout the test to see how it correlates with oxygen consumption at different intensity levels. This helps to determine your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds and identify optimal training zones.

Calories

They are tracked by measuring your oxygen consumption during exercise. Since the amount of oxygen your body uses is directly related to energy expenditure, the test can accurately estimate how many calories you burn at different levels of exercise intensity.

Power

It is tracked during a VO2 Max test to ensure the resistance or intensity gradually increases throughout the session. This helps maintain a controlled progression, pushig the individual toward maximal exertion while providing an accurate assessment of cardiovascular and muscular performance.

What to expect from the VO2 Max cardio test

Pre-test preparation

You will be provided with a mask connected to a metabolic analyzer, which will capture and measure your oxygen intake and carbon dioxide production. One of our staff members will adjust the bike to fit your anatomical needs, after which you'll start a warm-up session to prepare your muscles. During this time, your resting heart rate and respiratory rate will be measured to establish your baseline.

Start your VO2 Max ride

You will execute a so called RAMP test. The test begins with easy pedaling, and the bike gradually increases the difficulty by adding resistance every minute. This stepwise increase in effort is designed to progressively push you toward your maximum capacity. Throughout the test, your heart rate, breathing rate, and the volume of oxygen and carbon dioxide you produce are continuously monitored.

Approach maximum effort

As the test progresses, it becomes more challenging. The goal is to test your limit and push yourself to the point where you can no longer maintain the exercise intensity — the point of maximal exertion.

Reaching VO2 Max

The point at which your oxygen consumption plateaus or no longer increases despite an increase in intensity is considered your VO2 Max. This represents the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. Once you've reached your maximum effort or can't continue, the test is stopped, and you're guided through a cool-down phase. This helps bring your heart rate and breathing back to normal gradually.

VO2 Max score & results in the app

After the test, the data is analyzed to determine your VO2 Max score, which is a key measure of your aerobic fitness. You will then see a report in your app which contains all the measured values and a detailed explanation of your results.

Reach your peak performance with the VO2 Max Analysis

Tailor your training to maximize results and improve endurance

The results from a VO2 Max test help determine your optimal training zones. Knowing these zones allows you to fine-tune your workouts, ensuring you're training at the right intensity to improve endurance, fat-burning efficiency, or speed.

Track your progress over time when training for a specific goal

For athletes or those focused on improving their cardiovascular fitness, a VO2 Max test allows you to track progress over time. If you're training for a specific goal, like a marathon or cycling race, it can show whether your aerobic capacity is improving.