🫁 VO2 Max Calculator - Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test

Calculate Your VO2 Max from Running Performance

VO2 max measures your maximum oxygen uptake - the gold standard for aerobic fitness. Our calculator estimates your VO2 max from recent race performance using scientifically validated formulas.

Understanding VO2 Max

What is VO2 Max?

VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake) is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. It's measured in milliliters of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min).

VO2 Max Classifications:

• Elite Athletes: 70+ ml/kg/min (men), 60+ ml/kg/min (women)
• Excellent: 55-70 ml/kg/min (men), 45-60 ml/kg/min (women)
• Good: 45-55 ml/kg/min (men), 35-45 ml/kg/min (women)
• Average: 35-45 ml/kg/min (men), 25-35 ml/kg/min (women)
• Below Average: <35 ml/kg/min (men), <25 ml/kg/min (women)

How to Improve VO2 Max:

• High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
• Tempo runs at lactate threshold
• Long aerobic base building
• Consistent training over time