Get lab-grade insights on aerobic fitness, training zones, and metabolic thresholds—then leave with a clear plan for what to do next.
VO₂ Max Testing: Know Your Engine
VO₂ Max, short for maximal oxygen uptake, is one of the most powerful indicators of cardiovascular fitness and overall endurance. Simply put, it shows how efficiently your body uses oxygen when the work gets hard.
A higher VO₂ Max is linked to better stamina, quicker recovery, and the ability to sustain higher outputs for longer — whether you’re training for performance, longevity, or just want to feel fitter in everyday life.
At Xceleration, our VO₂ Max assessment goes beyond a simple number. We measure oxygen consumption, heart rate response, and energy output in real time to give you clear, actionable insight into how your engine is actually working — and how to train it smarter.
A VO₂ Max test shows how effectively your body uses oxygen under load, but more importantly, how to train smarter because of it. Your results give you clear direction on where to push, where to pull back, and how to get more out of every session.
Train with precision: We identify your true heart-rate and intensity zones so you’re training at the right levels to improve aerobic and anaerobic capacity—no guessing, no wasted effort.
Build endurance that lasts: Use your data to improve oxygen efficiency, delay fatigue, and structure workouts that increase stamina and cardiovascular capacity over time.
Recover better, avoid burnout: Understand how your body responds after hard efforts and adjust recovery so you’re progressing—not overreaching. This helps you stay consistent and training-ready week after week.
Track real progress: Set clear, data-driven goals and monitor measurable improvements in your conditioning—not just how workouts “feel.”
Perform when it counts: Apply aerobic capacity insights to fine-tune conditioning, sharpen race-day or game-day readiness, and sustain higher outputs when it matters most.
Your VO₂ Max assessment is performed in-house at Xceleration using a graded treadmill test and a lightweight performance mask that measures how much oxygen you use and how efficiently your body produces energy.
You’ll start at a comfortable, easy pace. From there, the speed and intensity gradually increase until you reach your true max effort. Throughout the test, we track oxygen consumption, heart-rate response, and energy output in real time—capturing exactly how your engine performs as the demand rises.
After the test, your data is reviewed and interpreted by our coaching and performance team to determine your true VO₂ Max and key aerobic thresholds.
Before you leave, you’ll receive a comprehensive aerobic efficiency report with personalized insights to enhance your training and performance including your personalized training zones and specific insights you can use to guide your conditioning, recovery, and long-term progress.
VO₂ Max Assessment — $175
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Coach-led, beginner-friendly, and focused on giving you practical data you can actually use. Test itself last about 8-12 minutes.