VO2 - Maximun Oxygen Intake Calculator

The most common measurement of one's overall athletic fitness is VO2 Max. VO2 Max is the maximum ability of the body to transport oxygen from the air to the muscles for energy generation. It involves the heart's capacity to pump oxygen rich blood to the muscles, as well as, the muscles' efficiency in extracting and utilizing the oxygen. VO2 Max is measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute of exercise (ml/kg/min). In general, the higher your VO2 Max, the better your performance.

For example:
VO2 Max of an average male 20-29 years of age is: 45 - 50.
VO2 Max of an average male on college track team is: 55-57.
VO2 Max of an athlete competing on national level is: 65-70.
VO2 Max of an athlete competing on international top level is 75-85.

A VO2 max test involves an exhaustive run on a treadmill while connected to a respiration unit and heart rate monitor and incurs significant expense. By using the calculator below, you can estimate your VO2 max using the time and distance of your best running race.