Exercise Capacity Using VO2 Max
by Aegle Radiant Health in Topsham, Maine
VO2 max, or your oxygen uptake, shows how much oxygen your body can absorb and use while exercising. V is for volume, O2 is for oxygen and max is for maximum. This is an objective way to measure the effectiveness of your training plan on improving your aerobic fitness.
Korr CardioCoach Pro
The cardiocoach pro is the next level in VO2 Max testing. Dr. Cardella will provide you with accurate heart rate zones and test how many calories your body uses of both fat and carbs at each heart rate zone.
VO2 max tells us how well your heart pushes blood to your muscles and how efficiently your muscles can extract that oxygen from your circulating blood. Having a higher VO2 max number typically means you’re in good cardiovascular shape, but you could also increase your VO2 max by losing body fat.
VO2 Max Process
You’ll wear a mask over your face to record your oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production while running on a treadmill or riding a bike.
There isn’t one golden number for each person, but professional athletes tend to have a higher VO2 max number. While VO2 max tends to decline in age, regular exercise can greatly slow this decline. When a VO2 Max analysis is combined with your Resting Metabolic Rate analysis, it is possible to create a more targeted and synchronized weight loss and nutrition plan for the most effective results.
