VO2 Max Test in Scottsdale, AZ

Unlock the Data That Drives Your Fitness Potential

Get a clear view of your cardiovascular fitness with advanced performance testing. This assessment measures how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise, helping you improve endurance, personalize your workouts, and move closer to your health and fitness goals.

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Boost Your Fitness with VO2 Max Testing


The VO2 Max Fitness Test provides a thorough assessment, whether you're aiming to improve athletic performance or gain valuable insights into your cardiovascular health. By measuring your body's oxygen efficiency during intense exercise, this test helps you optimize your workouts, boosting endurance and overall wellness.

Accelerate Your Fitness Goals

Unlock the secrets of your cardiovascular health and endurance with the DexaFit VO2 Max Test. This tailored assessment empowers you to refine your fitness routine, boost performance, and strive for peak vitality.

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Metrics for Peak Performance

  • Boost Stamina: Increase your aerobic capacity for sustained energy and endurance.

  • Informed Workouts: Use VO2 Max insights to create customized workouts that reduce injury risk.

  • Critical Health Insight: Unlock essential metrics that impact your longevity and overall wellness.

  • Cellular Performance: Optimize mitochondrial function for enhanced cellular efficiency.

  • Proven Precision: Rely on the accuracy trusted by elite athletes for consistent results.

  • Zone 2 Training: Discover your personalized heart rate zones, including Zone 2, to guide workouts that boost cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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VO2 Max Testing for All Fitness Levels

What was once exclusive to elite athletes is now available to fitness enthusiasts of every level. VO2 Max testing is the ultimate way to assess your cardiovascular health and endurance.

Discover your true potential at DexaFit Scottsdale with our advanced VO2 Max test. Whether you're a beginner or pushing for peak performance, this powerful assessment will elevate your fitness journey, optimize workouts, and reveal the depths of your endurance.

How DexaFit VO2 Max test works

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Book Your Appointment

Use our online booking system or call us to schedule your VO2 Max test at a time that suits you.

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Setup & Warm-Up

We’ll start with a warm-up on a treadmill or bike after fitting you with a specialized mask for the test.

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Measure VO2 Max

While incrementally increasing exercise intensity, our system tracks your oxygen use and CO2 output.

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Expert Guidance

After the test, our experts will analyze your results, revealing key insights into your aerobic efficiency and more.

The premier choice for your VO2 Max test

“Simply bringing your VO2 max from ‘low’ (bottom 25th percentile) to ‘below average’ (25th to 50th percentile) is associated with a 50% reduction in all-cause mortality. When you go from ‘low’ to ‘above average’ (50th to 75th percentile) the risk reduction is closer to 70%!”

DR. PETER ATTIA
Author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

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VO2 Max test pricing

Get a VO2 Max test for $125.

Explore our assessment bundles for more options.

FAQs

  • Imagine your body as a high-octane race car in a grueling marathon. Your VO2 max is the powerhouse engine, expertly tuned for optimal oxygen utilization. This test gauges how efficiently you inhale oxygen, circulate it through your blood, and convert it into energy within your muscles at maximum effort.

    Picture yourself jogging leisurely, drawing in about 2 liters of oxygen each minute. Pick up the pace, and your consumption climbs. Push into a fast, demanding stride, and you might reach 4 liters per minute. But then comes the limit. No matter how hard you push, your oxygen intake levels off. This is your VO2 max: the peak of your aerobic power.

    During a test, you'll challenge your endurance on a treadmill or bike as the intensity rises. A mask connected to advanced equipment monitors each breath, analyzing oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output. The mission? To unveil the pinnacle of your oxygen consumption capabilities.

    Imagine your VO2 max is 43 ml/kg/min, a measure of how efficiently your body uses oxygen during intense workouts. This number reflects your aerobic prowess. To put it in perspective, elite athletes such as Lance Armstrong boast VO2 max levels near 84 ml/kg/min. Sled dogs, known for their endurance, can exceed an astonishing 200 ml/kg/min.

    Your VO2 max score unveils the powerhouse of your aerobic capacity. With a high VO2 max, you're equipped with extraordinary endurance, like a sports car primed to race ahead.

  • The test usually lasts 7 to 15 minutes and is tailored to each athlete. Once complete, you'll receive a detailed analysis of your performance and a full report for ongoing review.

  • Boosting your VO2 Max is essential not just for athletes but for anyone seeking peak health and longevity. This critical measure of cardiovascular fitness directly links to lower risks of chronic diseases and a longer, healthier life.

    Improving your VO2 Max can significantly enhance your quality of life, allowing you to maintain an active lifestyle as you age.

  • Improving your VO2 Max through targeted training like high-intensity interval exercises can lead to numerous health benefits.

    Boosting your VO2 Max supercharges your body's oxygen use, essential for peak endurance and optimal fitness.

    Elevate your VO2 Max through tailored training and unlock a healthier heart, lower chronic disease risks, and enhanced metabolism.

  • Zone 2 training involves moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, typically maintained at 60-75% of your maximum heart rate.

    At this intensity, your body hits peak fat burning and boosts aerobic capacity. Picture a Zone 2 workout as a steady run, cycle, or swim where chatting with ease is the norm.

  • Zone 2 training builds endurance by maintaining a steady, moderate pace to boost oxygen efficiency. In stark contrast, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) delivers quick, powerful bursts of effort interspersed with restful pauses.

    For instance, a HIIT session might include 30 seconds of sprinting followed by a minute of walking, repeated several times. HIIT is designed to improve anaerobic capacity and metabolic rate.

    Zone 2 training is recommended for building a strong aerobic base, vital for long-term cardiovascular health and endurance.

    HIIT supercharges your metabolism while building strength and power. By blending HIIT with endurance workouts, you craft a balanced fitness routine that enhances both stamina and muscle prowess for optimal health.

  • During a test, you'll perform a graded exercise test on a treadmill or bike, starting at low intensity and gradually increasing to your maximum effort.

    Strap on a mask that tracks your oxygen intake and CO2 release, revealing the secrets of your aerobic power. This test safely uncovers your fitness level with expert precision.

  • The test is ideal for anyone interested in optimizing their fitness, from amateur exercisers to elite athletes.

    Perfect for anyone aiming to customize their workouts for optimal health or peak performance, this tool also intrigues those eager to explore their cardiovascular fitness.

  • Unlock your potential by mastering VO2 Max, the secret weapon to break through weight loss barriers and conquer fitness plateaus.

    Harnessing VO2 Max data transforms your workouts into power-packed sessions, shattering limits and propelling you towards your fitness goals.

  • This test gives you a deeper understanding of how your body performs under physical stress. You’ll see how much oxygen your body can use during peak effort, which reflects your cardiovascular fitness.

    Discover the moment your body switches from aerobic to anaerobic energy, allowing you to fine-tune workouts for peak endurance. Uncover how your body optimally burns fat and carbohydrates at varying intensities, maximizing every session.

    Unlock your peak performance with personalized heart rate zones, designed to turbocharge your training for endurance and long-distance goals. Our test dives deep into how efficiently your lungs and blood team up to fuel muscles with oxygen, ensuring every workout counts.

    Our AI translates your data into an estimate of your biological age, offering a new lens on how your body is functioning today. This insight can guide improvements in exercise, nutrition, and long-term wellness planning.

Ready to Unlock Your Fitness Potential?

Unlock your peak performance with a VO2 Max Test at DexaFit Scottsdale. Discover tailored insights to boost your training today!