DexaFit’s Vo2max Performance Test
DexaFit's Vo2max test pinpoints your precise fitness level, pure endurance potential, and cardiovascular degeneration. Learn yours if you want to exercise smarter, avoid overtraining, and detect any early signs of disease.
With Dexafit’s VO2 Max Testing, you’ll be able to:
1. Increase your energy levels and endurance.
Proper training at your VO2max improves your body’s power grid. It strengthens your heart, improves blood flow and metabolism, and makes your muscles more efficient. Your VO2max itself also increases.
2. Prevent overexertion.
Overexertion is counterproductive to good health and fitness. It can also cause injury, prolong recovery, and stress your immune system.
3. Diminish your risk of disease.
VO2max is a more reliable health and longevity indicator than factors like tobacco use, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Lower VO2max scores can mean lower energy levels and higher risk of certain diseases.
Our system is the same one utilized by the NFL combine and by top research hospitals like the Mayo clinic.
What is VO2?
VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise.
The name VO2 max is derived from three abbreviations:
"V" stands for volume
"O₂" stands for oxygen
"max" for maximum. The maximum rate of oxygen consumption is also referred to aerobic capacity.
What is VO2 Max?
VO2 max, or Aerobic capacity, is known as your cardiopulmonary capacity. It’s a measurement of the maximum oxygen your body can consume during an incremental test.
For example, if you are running at 4.0 mph for two minutes, and change to 6.0 mph for another two minutes, that’s an incremental test.
During the DexaFit incremental test, the intensity of the test increases over time. Our technology and specialists monitor your results to help determine your VO2 Max.
Why is VO2 Max Important?
Your VO2 Max is is a reflection of your aerobic power, and your body’s ability to keep performing under strenuous activity for longer periods of time. Calculating your VO2 Max is important for both athletes and non-athletes.
Ultimately, knowing the maximum amount of oxygen you can take in is an important part of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Endurance athletes, like cross country skiers who perform at high level elevations, regularly test and review their VO2 Max numbers. But even if you’re not an athlete, understanding your VO2 Max score is important for your overall cardiorespiratory health.