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VO2 max estimation predicts maximum oxygen consumption during intense exercise. It's an aerobic fitness marker and performance indicator.

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Direct measurement: max exercise test with oxygen analyzer
  2. 2Estimation: use submaximal tests or field tests (Cooper 12-min run)
  3. 3Cooper test: VO2max ≈ (distance in meters - 504) / 45

Exemples résolus

Entrée
Ran 2800 m in 12 minutes
Résultat
VO2max ≈ (2800-504)/45 ≈ 51 mL/kg/min (excellent)
Young adult fitness level

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Over-estimating from submaximal tests
  • Not accounting for age/sex norms

Questions fréquentes

What's a good VO2max?

Highly age and sex dependent. Young males 40-60, females 35-50 mL/kg/min are good.

Does VO2max improve with training?

Yes, aerobic training increases VO2max 15-25% with consistent effort.

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