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Anyone Have a VO2 Max Test?
Posted on 11/14/22 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 11/14/22 at 1:35 pm
I had one done on the treadmill last week. Weird experience trying to run with a Darth Vader mask on. Anyway, got my results back and it included a value I was hoping one of yall could explain. Google search didn't yield much.
My VO2 max METs: 15.2 METs
WTF does this mean? I have a follow up with them this week or next, but was trying to educate myself some before the review.
Other than that, it was pretty straight forward. My fat max HR is 141. That's the HR where I burn the most fat. Which makes sense seeing as how I've dropped almost 10 lbs since I move the the 80/20 running plan which has a target HR of 135-145.
My VO2 max METs: 15.2 METs
WTF does this mean? I have a follow up with them this week or next, but was trying to educate myself some before the review.
Other than that, it was pretty straight forward. My fat max HR is 141. That's the HR where I burn the most fat. Which makes sense seeing as how I've dropped almost 10 lbs since I move the the 80/20 running plan which has a target HR of 135-145.
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Posted on 11/14/22 at 1:55 pm to Aubie Spr96
multiply by 3.5 to convert to ml/kg/min, in your case this would = 52.5 ml/kg/min.
Just out of curiosity, what is your gender, ht/wt and age?
edited to ask the above questions.
Just out of curiosity, what is your gender, ht/wt and age?
edited to ask the above questions.
This post was edited on 11/14/22 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 11/14/22 at 2:11 pm to BigPapiDoesItAgain
M/5'9'/145/50
I got the VO2 max number. I was just curious what the METs meant if anything other than a restatement of the VO2 max.
I got the VO2 max number. I was just curious what the METs meant if anything other than a restatement of the VO2 max.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 3:00 pm to Aubie Spr96
METs are just a way to measure energy expenditure. 1 MET is a very basic amount of energy that the body spends when pretty much not putting forth any effort.
You are definitely in an elite category for fitness by that measured VO2 max.
Just out of curiosity, do you wear an apple watch, and if so, what does your health app tell you your estimated VO2 max is?
You are definitely in an elite category for fitness by that measured VO2 max.
Just out of curiosity, do you wear an apple watch, and if so, what does your health app tell you your estimated VO2 max is?
Posted on 11/14/22 at 3:29 pm to BigPapiDoesItAgain
I have a Garmin 745. It gives me a VO2 max of 46. The guy that did the testing said it'd be wrong.
I was pretty happy with the results. Distance running at a moderate pace came easy to me. Need to improve my speed, but not sure how fast I can get at 50 yrs old.
I was pretty happy with the results. Distance running at a moderate pace came easy to me. Need to improve my speed, but not sure how fast I can get at 50 yrs old.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 6:48 pm to Aubie Spr96
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M/5'9'/145
Posted on 11/14/22 at 10:44 pm to Richard Grayson
Don't know why you're laughing; baws with those measurements will embarrass your arse at the local Turkey Trot
This post was edited on 11/14/22 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 11/14/22 at 10:56 pm to Richard Grayson
M/6’2’/138- garmin vo2max of 68.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 6:28 am to lsu xman
MHR was only 182. I’ve measured it at 195 on my Polar twice while running hill intervals. To be honest, running with the mask on was really hard. It was not enjoyable and called it early. Figure I’ll get another one before the Mercedes Marathon in Jan. I’ll aim to hit my max HR and see if that changes anything.
Posted on 11/15/22 at 6:53 am to Aubie Spr96
This is something that I’ve been interested in doing as well. How much did the test cost? And how long was it supposed to take/how long did you last?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 8:38 am to Walter White Jr
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How much did the test cost?
I got mine as part of a diet/fitness trainer. I pay the dude monthly $75 and get one of these a year included. You can get one at any decent university. Samford here in Bham offers them for $100: Samford Testing. Also, the manufacturer lists some testing centers: Korr Testing Providers
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And how long was it supposed to take/how long did you last?
The test takes 20-30 mins. Mine was simply running on a treadmill as they slowly increased the speed and incline. The mask part is uncomfortable and I'm not the biggest fan of the treadmill. I'll get another one in Jan to see how consistent they are.
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