VO2 Max Calculator
MAX VO2 functionally represents the maximum amount of oxygen that can be removed from circulating blood and used by the working tissues during a specified period. World class endurance athletes generally have high readings. Maximum Oxygen Update (Max VO2) values for selected groups and individuals are as follows:
General Population, Male, Aged 20-29: 44-51
- US College Track, Male: 57.4
- College Students, Male: 44.6
- Highest Recorded Female (Cross-Country Skier): 74
- Highest Recorded Male (Cross-Country Skier): 94
- Steve Prefontaine,US runner, 84.4
- Frank Shorter, US Olympic Marathon winner, 71.3
- Derek Clayton, Australian ex-Marathon World Record holder, 69.7
- Jeff Galloway, US Runner, 73.0
- Greg LeMond, professional cyclist, 92.5
- Matt Carpenter, Pikes Peak marathon course record holder, 92
- Miguel Indurain, professional cyclist, 88
Relative Performance Rating of Male and Female World Records at Dististances From 0.8 to 42.2 km from the Lore of Running by Dr. Tim Noakes
Although precise measurements are done on a treadmill with equipment measuring oxygen uptake, you can estimate yours from a recent running race. The race distance should be between about one mile and a marathon (or about 1500 meters to 50 km). Distances outside this range will not give meaningful results, since performance is limited by factors other than VO2 MAX. You can also use this form to predict your performance at other distances. Once you find your VO2 MAX, try entering times for other distances that give the same value.
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