Vo2 Max TESTING

Gold standard measurement of the key indicator of cardiorespiratory fitness, healthspan, and all-cause mortality. Test on a treadmill, bike (ours or yours), or rowing machine with NYC’s most flexible, comfortable, and highly-rated VO2 Max test experience.

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What is VO2 Max?

VO2 Max measures the milliliters of oxygen you use per kilogram of body weight in one minute. If someone has a VO2 Max of "50" (fully expressed as "50 mL/kg/min"), it means their maximum oxygen consumption in one minute is 50 milliliters per kilogram of bodyweight. Data has shown that VO2 Max is not only a powerful marker of overall cardiorespiratory fitness but also one of the best predictors we have of all cause mortality.

Regardless of your fitness or longevity goals, VO2 Max is one of the single most important metrics you should know and track on an ongoing basis.

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Why Test YOUR VO2 MAX At NYC Performance LaB?

Whether you’re an endurance athlete training for a race or you’re simply interested in better understanding your metabolic health, our unique approach to VO2 Max Testing will ensure you get the most detailed and accurate results along with clear guidance on how to further improve your score. There’s a reason we’re the top-rated VO2 Max test experience in NYC (100+ 5-star reviews on Google, and counting).

BENEFITS OF THE NYCPL VO2 Max Test

Know Your True VO2 Max & TARGET TRAINING ZONES.

Watches and fitness trackers that estimate VO2 Max are often wildly inaccurate (we see this all the time). With a metric this important, you need a reliable source of truth.

Run, Ride, or Row. The Choice is Yours.

Unlike most facilities, we give you the freedom to test on the modality of your choice. Our treadmills, smart bikes, and rowing machines are all brand-new top-end models from elite brands like Technogym and WAHOO. You can even bring your own bike to attach to one of our smart bike trainers.

Gold-Standard Accuracy. No Tubes or Wires.

Our wireless mask is not only more comfortable and flexible than traditional lab cart setups, it’s also used by the world’s top professional endurance athletes and coaches.

Personalized Reports. Expert Guidance.

After your test, one of our performance testing specialists will walk you through your results, answer your questions, help you understand your target training zones (i.e. Zone 2, Zone 5, etc), and send a comprehensive follow-up report via email.

“Simply bringing your VO2 max from ‘low’ to ‘below average’ is associated with a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality”

— Peter Attia, MD, renowned longevity physician referring to a 2018 study in JAMA by Mandsager et al

what to expect from your v02 max APPOINTMENT

While the idea of running, riding, or rowing to “failure” while wearing a mask may sound intimidating, our expert clinicians have vast experience tailoring the test to the fitness level of each client. They regularly work with everyone from elite professional athletes to deconditioned 80-year-olds. In short, you are in great hands and can rest assured that your test will be conducted with care using only the latest equipment, including the most comfortable wireless/tubeless masks.

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Meet Your Performance Testing Specialist
Discuss your background, goals, and any potential medical conditions or limitations we should be aware of (5 mins)

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Get Changed and Set Up
You'll be wearing a heart rate monitor around your chest and a wireless Bluetooth connected VO2 Master analyzer mask. We have multiple mask sizes to accommodate all head sizes and shapes And ensure you're as comfortable as possible. (5 mins)

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Start Your Test on Your Chosen Modality
You can run on our top-of-the-line Technogym SkillRun Unity 7000 treadmills, cycle on our Wahoo Kickr bike, bring your own bike to use with our connected smart trainer, or use a rowing machine. During the test itself, the difficulty (ie speed, power, and/or incline) will slowly increase until you can no longer continue and your VO2 Max is recorded. (20-30 mins)

Review Initial Results
We'll go over your results, put everything in context, and answer any immediate questions you have. (5 mins)

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Cool Down and Refuel
Catch your breath while we serve you a complimentary "top shelf" sports beverage or snack of your choice (electrolytes, protein shake/bar, essential aminos, etc) (5 mins)

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Your Detailed Follow-Up Report
Within a week after your test you'll receive a personalized follow up report with full details, peer benchmarks, and actionable next steps about how to adapt your training based on insights from the test.

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“Very friendly, professional and quality service. I learned a lot from doing a V02 Max assessment here which will really help with my health and fitness goals.”

— Google Review from Fergal M.

Personalized Reporting That’s Easy to Understand

Understand your VO2 Max and related metrics like heart rate, ventilation, tidal volume, and respiratory frequency.
See how your VO2 Max score compares to others across various demographics
Learn the exact speed/power and heart rate range for each of your target training zones and how to optimize your training based on this data

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VO2 Max Test Comparison

    
            The NYCPL VO2 Max Test 
          
            Other VO2 Max Tests in NYC 
          
          Technology
        
        Technology
        New Wireless Mask Allowing Total Freedom of Movement  
        Mask with Wires and Hoses attached to a  Lab Cart    
      
          Time Required
        
        Time Required
        30 Minutes
        30-60 Minutes
      
          Test Options
        
        Test Options
        Treadmill, Bike,  Rowing Machine (Erg), or "Freestyle"
        Typically just treadmill (some facilities also offer bike)
      
          Cost
        
        Cost
        $195 (or less when part of a bundle)
        $225-400
      
          Reporting
        
        Reporting
        Detailed Reporting with VO2 Max, Ventilary Thresholds, Benchmarking, and Training Recommendations Emailed Immediately after Testing (see example below)
        Typically One-off Printed Reports
      
Clinically Validated Accuracy & Reliability
        
        Clinically Validated Accuracy & Reliability
        
            Feature is included.
          
            Feature is not included.
          
Customizable to Any Sport or Activity

        Customizable to Any Sport or Activity
        
            Feature is included.
          
            Feature is not included.
          
Personalized  Benchmarking
        
        Personalized  Benchmarking
        
            Feature is included.
          
            Feature is not included.