25/01/2024
Peak Oxygen Uptake (Peak VO2): Did you know most individuals do not reach a plateau in oxygen uptake at peak exercise aka a true VO2 Max?! The highest VO2 achieved is termed Peak VO2, a key parameter quantifying exercise capacity or cardiorespiratory fitness. It is determined by cardiac output and peripheral extraction (Fick’s equation) and can be expressed in absolute terms (ml/kg/min) or as a percentage of predicted value. The Wasserman tables, based on age, height, weight, and s*x, are commonly used in medical practice. Peak VO2 is a robust predictor of all-cause mortality and serves as a marker for disease progression/regression and therapy response in various patient populations. Come in to learn your Peak VO2 and how to take it to the next level!
