What Is VO₂ Max?

VO₂ Max (Maximal Oxygen Uptake) is the gold standard measure of how efficiently your body uses oxygen during peak exertion. It's a direct window into your cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall metabolic health.

Whether your goal is to live longer, train smarter, or simply feel more energized — VO₂ Max testing gives you the data to guide your journey.

Why It Matters for Your Health

VO₂ Max is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and performance:

  • Heart Health: Higher VO₂ Max is associated with lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke.

  • Fat Burn & Metabolism: Find your most efficient fat-burning zones—ideal for weight loss and energy balance.

  • Cognitive Function: Enhanced oxygen delivery supports mental clarity and mood.

  • Longevity Marker: Studies show a strong correlation between VO₂ Max and lifespan—even more than cholesterol or blood pressure.

This isn't just for athletes—it's for anyone who wants to live well, age well, and perform better every day.

  • How It Works

    1. You move, we measure.
      During steady movement on a treadmill or bike, the VO₂ Master captures your real-time oxygen and CO₂ exchange with a lightweight mask.

    2. No pricks, patches, or monitors needed.
      It’s fully non-invasive—no needles, wires, or blood draws.

    3. Real-time biofeedback.
      We track your oxygen efficiency, breathing rate, and exertion thresholds as you increase intensity.

    4. Data-backed results.
      Within minutes, you’ll receive a clinical-grade analysis of your cardiovascular and metabolic performance, including your VO₂ Max score.

  • What to Expect During the Test

    • Conducted in our clinic using the cutting-edge VO₂ Master Analyzer

    • No lab. No wires. No bulky mask.

    • Walk, jog, or bike for 15–20 minutes while we measure:

      • Oxygen uptake (VO₂)

      • Breathing rate and efficiency

      • Ventilatory thresholds

        Cardiometabolic performance

    The test is safe, quick, and personalized.

  • What You'll Receive

    After your test, you’ll receive a customized report, reviewed by Dr. Jackcy Jacob, including:

    • Your VO₂ Max score and interpretation

    • Your personalized heart rate training zones

    • Recommendations for fat-burning, endurance, and recovery optimization

    • Option to integrate results into your Ascend membership or high-performance care plan

  • How long does a session take with the VO2 Master?

    • Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) tests take about 10–20 minutes.

    • Active/VO₂ max tests take 30-40 minutes including warm-up and recovery.

  • Cost: $150 for non-members

    Includes test, full data analysis, and clinical interpretation by our wellness physician.

    Invest in the metrics that matter most.

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Your VO₂ Max is your performance fingerprint—discover yours today.”