VO2 Max Estimator

Two lab-free estimates: resting-heart-rate ratio or the Cooper 12-minute run.

Result

VO2 max43.5 ml/kg/min
CategoryGood
Max HR used185 bpm
Percentile (35yo male ref)Average

VO2 Max Estimator — FAQs

How accurate without a lab?

±10–15% vs a masked lab test — good enough to track fitness trend. Wearables use the same resting-HR approach.

What's a good VO2 max?

Depends on age/sex — ~40+ is decent for a 35-year-old man, 35+ for women. Elite endurance athletes hit 60–80+.

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