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OXYGEN UPTAKE (VO2max)
According to your genetics, you have a predisposition for an increased oxygen uptake
(VO2max). This means that your body can also provide your cells with oxygen outstandingly
well, even without training. Moderately intense endurance training is sufficient to further
increase your VO2max level and performance. You can find more ways to determine your
VO2max level here.
CALCULATING VO2MAX
The best and most accurate way to calculate the VO2max level is a breath gas analysis. Here,
the respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) are measured and analyzed under
continuously increasing effort. The maximal oxygen uptake is also determined during this
analysis.
An (unfortunately considerably less accurate) alternative to breath gas analysis is the Cooper
test. The test is a 12-minute run in which determines the maximum distance covered in that
time. The VO2max level can then be determined using the following formula:
VO2max = (distance covered in metres – 505) / 45
You can assess your VO2max level using this table:
AGE POOR MEDIOCRE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
20 - 29 ≤ 35 36 - 39 40 - 43 44 - 49 50+
30 - 39 ≤ 33 34 - 36 37 - 40 41 - 45 46+
40 - 49 ≤ 31 32 - 34 35 - 38 39 - 44 45+
50 - 59 ≤ 24 25 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 34 35+
60 - 69 ≤ 25 26 - 28 29 - 31 32 - 35 36+
70 - 79 ≤ 23 24 - 26 27 - 29 30 - 35 36+
Source: The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, The Physical Fitness Specialist Manual. Dallas, TX. 2005.
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