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Calculating V02 Max

ValerieFort
ValerieFort Posts: 13
in Fitness and Exercise
What is a reliable way to calculate it? I'm 38 and have a resting HR of 52-54. To do the resting heart rate method I'm a 51. Does that seem off? I run fairly regularly and practice taekwondo.

ETA... When you look at tables such as this...I wouldn't consider myself "Superior"...
http://www.machars.net/v02max.htm

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Check out Heybales blog on it. He is a wizard when it comes to this stuff

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/heybales/view/testing-hrmax-vo2max-with-max-treadmill-test-643927
  • EllaIsNotEnchanted
    EllaIsNotEnchanted Posts: 226 Member
    Yup, Bruce protocol treadmill test. The formula is different for men/women. When I was in an exercise lab we used ECG and rate of perceived exertion. I think Heybales mentions every 2 minutes, though we do it every 3 minutes upgrading by 2% and speed going up .8

    Formula for women: V02max= 4.38 x T -3.9

    You can also do the submaximal exertion with the Astrand test (using a stationary bike) correlated with HR. We use a speedometer so that whoever undergoes the test has to pace themselves through a natural metronome. HR being monitered every 5 minutes. Though likelihood of this test being accurate is low, since it is based on a 220 max HR-age.

    honestly, check out an exercise lab (many colleges have them) and I am sure they would love to run some tests on you ;)
  • Tammer81
    Tammer81 Posts: 38 Member
    Digifit, for iOS and Android (requires Bluetooth-compatible heart monitor): http://blog.digifit.com/2012/08/advanced-cardio-assessment/

    I completed my own assessment two Sundays ago, 81.75 :D

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