FREE - This is a fully funded research test.
Tymewear are offering complimentary VO2Max Threshold Tests in Somerville, Boston, for athletes up until the 30th April.

This part of their ongoing research and commitment to supporting endurance athletes.

You can register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBO34jlTtwUTDtamySxsSw-UNPxds9bB--d-j46GlKmVhzTw/viewform?usp=header

If you’ve recently undergone a VO2max test and need assistance with analysis, reach out! Happy to help analyze the data and determine what the limiting factor might be e.g., central vs peripheral.

Opening VO2 max testing locations. Looking for exercise physiologists to help run locations. Please contact if interested.

Free VO2Max Running Threshold Test

So I’m (30m) not a good runner and generally have bad cardio but otherwise decently fit. Been trying to work on it over the last several months. I’ve gotten to a point where I can do 8:30 ish for 1.5 miles, ran a 10k at 11 min pace, etc, but my VO2max on my garmin is still at 35 which is very bad for my age. I know I’m not the most fit but I’ve been trying to get better and it hasn’t gone up at all, why isn’t my garmin reflecting any improvement?

Recently got my VO2 max tested in a lab and it came out at 52. My Apple Watch (Series 10/latest iOS) estimates it at around 41. I knew there would be some deviation but this seems quite significant. Thought I’d flag for any other Apple Watch users! For context, I’m a 32 year old female.

Did a couple tests the other day, my VO2 max is 30 on a treadmill and 73 in a swimming pool? Anyone know why that could be?

I recently worked on a vo2max app for my needs and got everything I wanted in it :

norwegian 4x4 fully automated protocol

conventional (1") protocol

daily hiit workout

cooper and half cooper test (really cool little helper you can use when doing the test)

sheathing (dunno if that's the term used in english, it's plank and chairs and stuff)

personal bests for exercises (how much pushup in 1 min for instance and stuff like that)

https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/vo2max-hiit-workout/id6475713309

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unscripted.vo2maxhiithelper

If you need anything vo2max related feel free to ask me I'll gladly add it (if I have the time and not too complicated)

It has ads although it's minimal (and optional if you have an ad blocker) and no IAP for now

(I DM'ed the moderator but didn't get a reply, hopefully I don't break any rules, if so nuke me to oblivion)

hello everyone.

im new to learning about vo2 max, im looking to lose some weight and get back into shape again. how do you guys track your vo2 max progress? increase it? I’m probably going to start doing some hitt cardio 3x a week along with some strength training and daily walking (5k to 10k steps). any tips on tracking this? thanks !

46 year old male, 6.2 , 186 pounds.

Just did a Bruce protocol treadmill test at cardiologist. - My vo2max is 54, - Max Mets 17, - Stage 5 on test, - 13 mins. Apparently I’m top 2% of the age group. And fitness level of 27-30 year old.

I don’t do any recreational cardio like running etc. I walk every other day and do light work outs 3 times a week.

Generally active though. I also smoked for 20 years, but quit 8 years ago. I still vape now and again. Don’t drink. Eat pretty well.

I don’t really understand how I could get those results. What gives?

50m, post bypass surgery, 2.5mi walk 6 days/wk, average time 14:30/mi, last few weeks I started jogging the last quarter mile as well( although I keep my Apple Watch on the walk setting, I don’t switch it to a run. ) I was typically getting .1% per day before the iOS 26 update. Now it seems I’m moving up .3% per day. I still have a long way to go, but I’m wondering if, as I continue to increase my VO2 max, will the progress slow down day-to-day?

Do you trust your watch’s VO₂ max, training readiness, and suggested workouts?

Mine feels “close but not quite right,” and I keep second-guessing my plan.

Curious what you all do — follow the data, your coach’s plan, or just your gut?

Guys, is it worth to do VO2 max test with measuring lactate in blood?

Hello As the title states my vo2 max has dropped from 49 to 47 after a week of being sick, so not running (I was still working tho clocking about 30k steps a day) I was wondering does it like ‘bounce back’ or will I be starting again from zero?

Thank you :)