Vo2 Max Testing
Have your fitness and endurance levels tested, and define your VO2 max in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre. Perfect for amateur and professional athletes alike who want to put a number on their VO2 max
What is a VO2 Max Test?
A VO2 max test is a physiological assessment that measures the maximum volume of oxygen your body uses in response to exercise at increasing intensities.
This is used to determine your aerobic capacity and your physical fitness.
Benefits of VO2 Max Testing
VO2 max testing is used to assess the effectiveness of your training and conditioning. It can also be used to identify whether you may benefit from additional training or are at risk of overtraining. VO2 max testing also helps us to assess an individual’s endurance and physical performance potential in specific sports.
- Aerobic Capacity Assessment: Gain insights into your body’s ability to utilise oxygen during exercise, providing valuable information about your cardiovascular fitness.
- Training Effectiveness Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of your training and conditioning programs to optimise performance and avoid overtraining.
- Endurance Performance Potential: Understand your endurance and physical performance potential in specific sports, helping you tailor your training regimen for competitive success.
What to Expect From the Test
During the test, participants engage in exercise on a treadmill or Wattbike, gradually increasing intensity until exhaustion, while wearing a mask that measures oxygen consumption. This comprehensive assessment provides data on your aerobic capacity and physical fitness, allowing our experts to tailor training recommendations to your specific needs.
Prices & How to Book
Perfect for amateur and professional athletes who want to get more from their training.
You will also learn how quickly you recover from the test and how hard you find each stage of the test to help you plan training.
- Price: £120
- Duration: 45-60 mins
This advanced test includes determining your lactate profile to understand how your body responds to exercise of increasing intensities. After this, a maximal test measures your VO2 max to help you understand your maximum performance potential.
This package will give you the most comprehensive understanding of your exercise capacity, physiological limits and how best to improve your training.
Perfect for more serious athletes and professionals to gain the upper hand during performance scenarios and set accurate training zones.
- Price: £160
- Duration: 90 mins
Get in Touch Today
contact our team or complete our simple enquiry form below to get in touch
call: 01202 436222
email: sportperformance@aecc.ac.uk
