VO₂ Max measures your body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise.
Our team at APEX Performance and Wellness helps you find the maximum (max) rate (V) of oxygen (O₂ ) and gives you an action plan to improve it moving forward!
This test is the ultimate indicator of cardiovascular fitness. The American Heart Association states that this test is an equal indicator of cardiovascular disease risk as blood pressure.
Higher VO₂ Max scores are directly correlated with a longer lifespan. This is a great way to track long term heart health and how a current exercise regimen is improving cardiovascular fitness.
Your VO₂ Max Test shows the amount of calories you burn during exercise in four different heart rate training zones. With this information, you can tailor exercise plans to burn the exact calories you need to reach your goals.
Watch the video to see how a VO₂ Max Test goes at Apex Performance Wellness & Rehab. To get the most comprehensive outlook on your body and track over time, pair this test with an RMR Test and/or a DEXA Scan.
Why get a VO2 Max Test?
1. Higher Scores Correlate to Increased Lifespan – Cardiovascular disease is the number killer in the United States! The American Heart Association has listed Cardiorespitory Fitness levels as a key indicator, right along with blood pressure, of cardiovascular disease risk.
2. Track Improvement – You can never know the progress of something you don’t measure! Getting a VO2 Max prior to implementing a new exercise will help assess the improvements over time. This is especially useful for heart rate based training programs, such as Orangetheory Fitness. Running, Hiking, and HIIT training programs are also great ways to work on VO2 Max improvement.
3. Unique Heart Rate Training Zones – One VO2 Max test will show you your four, unique, heart rate training zones. With this information, you can know how much time to spend during each workout in each zone to burn the amount of calories you need to reach your health, wellness and fitness goals
4. Long-Term Health Data – Wearable technology, such as the Apple Watch, helps measure and track your overall health with a variety of data points – such as VO2 Max. Improve your wearable technology’s accuracy by implementing your score after your VO2 Max test at APEX. (Did you know there was a spot for this in your health app on your iPhone?!)
5. Anabolic Threshold -VO2 Max testing reveals your anabolic threshold. This is the point when lactic acid begins to increase rapidly. Understanding this number will help you train more efficiently, safely, and measure progress over time.
VO2 Max
Initial DEXA Scan + VO2 Max
Follow-Up DEXA Scan + VO2 Max
VO2 Max + RMR
Champion Package
VO2 Max
A VO2 Max test and score are a standard of health (according to the American Heart Association) that takes 15 minutes or less!
Conveniently located by the Washington Square Mall in Portland, Oregon, this VO2 Max test will be a great to way understand your unique heart rate training zones, track cardiovascular improvements, and evaluate heart and overall health.
Scroll down to view and schedule your VO2 Max test in Portland, Oregon. Save $79 by booking your VO2 Max with a DEXA Scan!
Cardiovascular fitness test + report break down
Initial DEXA Scan + VO2 Max
Understand more about your body and overall health by adding a DEXA Scan to your VO2 Max test! Combining these two tests will give you in depth insight, over 24 touch points of data, and a way to track your body with the most accurate data available.
The VO2 Max test takes approximately 15 minutes and the DEXA Scan takes less than 10 minutes. SAVE $79 by booking these together!
Click below to schedule your VO2 Max and DEXA Scan in Portland, Oregon.
Follow-Up DEXA Scan + VO2 Max
If you’ve already done one DEXA Scan with us, schedule this appointment below to get your follow up DEXA Scan AND a VO2 Max test. You also will save $79 by booking these tests together!
Adding a VO2 Max test into your DEXA Scans will help you take your results up another level and make even greater, positive changes.
VO2 Max scores are directly correlated with longer lifespans and are a key indicator of cardiovascular disease risk. Get your follow up DEXA Scan and a VO2 Max in the Portland Metro Area – click below!
VO2 Max + RMR
VO2 Max tests are the best way to understand your cardiovascular fitness, risk for cardiovascular disease, and your anabolic threshold.
The RMR Test will tell you how many calories you burn just by waking up and breathing throughout the day. With this information, you know exactly how much to eat to reach your goals.
Your VO2 Max results will show you your unique heart rate training zones and how many calories you can burn in each one.
With the information from both the VO2 Max and RMR Tests, you can easily reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, including weight loss.
Champion Package
Maximize your experience at APEX by getting a VO2 Max test, RMR test & DEXA Scan!
This appointment is comprehensive and the best way to evaluate your body, track over time and be proactive about your health.
You will do all three tests in a row (finishing with the VO2 Max) and then get immediate results, feedback, and report breakdown. You will also save over $100 by booking all three tests together!
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Frequently asked questions about VO2 Max Testing:
Can I workout before my VO2 Max test?
For the most accurate reading, no, please do not workout prior to your VO2 Max test. In order for us to get the most accurate data, we need you to come in having not worked out prior. You can workout immediately after your VO2 Max test.
Am I allowed to eat before my VO2 Max test?
If you eat prior to your VO2 Max test, it will spike your metabolism, which will effect the data. Please fast for at least 4 hours before your VO2 Max test!
Is coffee consumption allowed prior to VO2 Testing?
No stimulants of any kind should be consumed within 6 hours of your VO2 Max test. It isn't uncommon to see our clients bring a big coffee in for when they are done with their VO2 Max in Portland, Oregon!
Are athletes the only people that do VO2 Max Testing?
No! A VO2 Max test has many benefits for many different types of people! The American Heart Association has added Cardiorespitory Fitness as a key indicator of cardiovascular disease risk, equivalent to blood pressure. Higher VO2 Max scores are also correlated to longer lifespan. You can also utilize VO2 testing to track improvements from cardio workouts.
Do I need a VO2 test if I hike?
Hiking, especially at higher altitudes, will challenge your heart rate and how efficiently your body uses oxygen. A good VO2 max score is recommended prior to going on more strenuous hikes. Testing your VO2 max before and after months of hiking can also lead to improvements in cardiovascular fitness.
Do I have to run during this test?
No! If running presents pain, or you haven’t ran in a while, you can maintain a walk while we steadily increase the incline on the treadmill. The V02 Max Test is immediately over as soon as you decide.
Can I do a DEXA Scan with a VO2 Max Test?
Yes! People often schedule more than one service to be done at their appointment, such as a VO2 Max and a DEXA Scan. We will first do the DEXA Scan, and then do the VO2 Max test. You will have your results in hand immediately afterward!
How much does a VO2 Max test cost?
VO2 Max testing in Portland, Oregon at APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab costs $149. This is a typical price for VO2 Max Portland, Oregon. The test itself will take less than 20 minutes. You will get a full printout of your results and an explanation of each data point. There are discounts on the VO2 Max test when you combine it with another service, such as a DEXA Scan.
Can I use a health savings account (HSA) or flex spending account (FSA) for a VO2 Max?
YES!