VO₂ Max Calculator
Aerobic capacity from a sub-maximal field test.
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VO₂ max
42.4 ml/kg/min
About this calculator
VO₂ max is the gold-standard aerobic fitness measure. Two field tests are widely cited.
- Cooper test: longest distance covered in 12 minutes.
- Rockport test: time and HR to walk 1 mile (1.609 km).
Frequently asked questions
What's a "good" VO₂ max?
Average for an adult NZ male: 35–43; female: 30–38. Endurance athletes regularly exceed 60.
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