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The following table represents your fitness level in comparison to the entire population,
based on your VO 2max level. The table can also be used for setting your Activity
Level in Suunto Training Manager.
VO2max classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Age\Fitness level Weak Average Excellent
20–24 62
25–29 59
30–34 56
35–39 54
40–44 51
45–49 48
50–54 46
55–59 43
60–65 40
Table 1. Aerobic fitness norms for men. (VO 2max unit ml/kg/min)
(Shvartz, Reibold 1990)
VO2max classification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Age\Fitness level Weak Average Excellent
20–24 51
25–29 49
30–34 46
35–39 44
40–44 41
45–49 38
50–54 36
55–59 33
60–65 30
Table 2. Aerobic fitness norms for women. (VO 2max unit ml/kg/min)
(Shvartz, Reibold 1990)
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