VO₂ Max Test

Service Description

VO₂Max is the gold-standard measure of aerobic fitness—the higher it is, the better your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles work together. A strong VO₂Max supports better stamina and recovery and is linked to long-term health and longevity. At Endurance Works, we go beyond a single number. We use a full sensor suite to see how your whole system responds: SENSORS VO₂Master - Real-time oxygen uptake and ventilation for accurate VO₂Max and training zones Heart-Rate Monitor - Precise HR zones and decoupling (how HR drifts vs. power/pace) CORE Body Temperature - Heat strain to guide pacing, cooling, and hydration strategies Train.Red Muscle Oxygen -Local muscle oxygenation to spot central (cardio/respiratory) vs. peripheral (muscular) limiters. Power Meter (Bike only) - Second-by-second power to set exact power-based zones and match physiology to watts TEST and RESULTS A graded bike or run assessment where intensity increases step-by-step after a short warm-up until you reach a strong, near-max effort. Throughout, we capture oxygen use, ventilation, heart rate, body temperature, and (on the bike) power output, plus muscle oxygenation. You’ll leave with: 1) Your VO₂Max and Ventilatory Thresholds (VT1/VT2). 2) Personal HR/Power/Pace zones for training effectively in your endurance, tempo/threshold, and VO₂ intervals. 3) Clear guidance on workout design, recovery, and heat strategy. 4) Insight into what’s limiting you (cardio vs. muscle vs. heat) so training is targeted. 5) A full report that captures your results, insights, and the raw data from your test. PREPERATION Avoid heavy meals or caffeine for \~3 hours beforehand, hydrate well, and wear your usual training kit (bring your bike or running shoes). Re-test every 3–6 months to track progress and keep your plan dialled to your current physiology.