VO2 Max test
Measures your aerobic capacity and gives you exact training zones, including zone 2.
What you get
VO2 Max
Your peak oxygen uptake and where it ranks for your age and sex.
VT1 and VT2
The two ventilatory thresholds that set your easy and hard training limits.
5 training zones
Heart rate and power zones built from your own test, not a formula.
Plus peak heart rate, power and breathing data. See the dashboard →
Your visit
Before
No hard exercise for 48 hours. No caffeine or heavy meal on the day. Wear athletic clothes. No need to fast.
The test
A 5-minute warm-up, then the intensity goes up every 45 to 60 seconds until you can’t keep going. You can watch your numbers live.
Results
Your results go to your BodyStats dashboard, usually within 1 to 2 hours. You can book a follow-up to go through them.
Equipment
We use the VO2 Master, a portable analyzer that sits on your face like a normal mask, with no tubes or hoses. You can move freely and push to your real limit.
Gastown tests on the Assault Bike. Yaletown and Toronto offer a treadmill or a bike. Treadmill tests follow the Bruce protocol.
Questions
What is VO2 Max?
The most oxygen your body can use during hard exercise, measured in ml/kg/min. It’s the standard measure of cardio fitness.
Do I need to fast?
No. Just skip caffeine and heavy meals on the day. If you’re also doing an RMR test, fast for that one.
How often should I retest?
Every 8 to 12 weeks if you’re training. That’s enough time to see a real change.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants real training zones instead of smartwatch estimates, from runners and cyclists to people tracking heart health.
Do I need a referral?
No. Book online.
Find your real zones
Book a VO2 Max test in Vancouver or Toronto.