Did you know that your VO2 max is potentially the best predictor of your lifespan in the medical literature? See here:

VO2 max - a key predictor of longevity?

While there is a genetic component to VO2 max (we can’t all win the Boston Marathon or Tour de France!), your VO2 max can absolutely be tested and improved!

VO2 max is a specific ‘all out’ test of your ability to use oxygen as a fuel source during exercise. In our clinic, we conduct our VO2 max testing on an indoor cycle. The average test takes 10-15 minutes and comes with an extensive printout of your metrics to help understand your VO2 max, your cardiorespiratory fitness and form a plan to help you achieve your best healthspan!

Unfortunately, yes VO2 max does decline with age. The average decline is 7-10% per decade, mostly due to a decline in heart rate as we age.

However, Dr. Brett as a physician and certified personal trainer has the expertise to stabilize and improve your VO2 max with personalized cardiorespiratory programming, which improves your quality of life!

Depending on your goals - for fitness or as an athlete - testing recommendations will vary. For optimal healthspan, we would recommend most individuals retest every 6 months.

The more frequent you are with your cardiorespiratory fitness plan, the more frequently we can assess your progress.