VO₂ max estimator
VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of how long you'll live. Estimate yours from your resting heart rate, no lab run required.
VO₂ max estimate
VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of how long you'll live. Estimate yours from your resting heart rate, no lab run required.
Estimated VO₂ max
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A rough estimate from resting heart rate only. A lab test (CPET) is far more accurate. Not medical advice.
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Can I estimate VO₂ max without a lab test?
Yes, roughly. This tool uses the resting-heart-rate method (a fitter heart beats slower at rest) to give a quick estimate from your age, sex and resting pulse. A lab CPET test is far more accurate, but this is a useful starting point.
What is a good VO₂ max?
Higher is better, and it falls with age, so it is best read against the average for your age and sex, which this tool shows. Even modest, consistent gains in VO₂ max are linked to meaningfully better long-term health.
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