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VO2 Max is the Ultimate Measure of Fitness
Distance runners, swimmers, cyclists, triathletes, and other endurance athletes - measure your overall fitness level.
Whether you're preparing for a major athletic event, beginning a new fitness regime, or want to assess the results of your latest training program, Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute's VO2 Max is the place to start.
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- VO2 is the rate of oxygen uptake measured during exercise. The maximum rate of oxygen uptake is called VO2 Max. To achieve a high VO2 Max, a person must have a fit heart and lungs and significant, well-conditioned lean muscle mass.
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- What is VO2 Max?
VO2 Max is the maximum volume of oxygen that the body consumes during intense, whole-body exercise. It is a measure of the body's ability to do work both aerobically and anaerobically.
- How is VO2 Max measured?
VO2 Max is measured by a stress test that measures your body's oxygen consumption during various forms of exercise. In our laboratory, you have a choice of running on a treadmill or riding on a bicycle ergometer.
The achievement of anaerobic threshold is dependent on your fitness level, and your particular training routine.
VO2 Max is expressed asa rate in milliliters per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml/kg/min).
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Schedule an Appointment |
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- Call NurseLine at 816-932-6220.
Outside of Kansas City call (800)932-6220
- $225
$199 (for followup test within 18 months of the first assessment)
- This service is not covered by insurance. Mastercard and Visa payments may be made at the time of the appointment.
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