VO2 Max Calculator Formula

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Formulas Used

VO2 Max

vo2max = (distance_meters - 504.9) / 44.73

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
distance_metersDistance Covered in 12 Min(meters)2400

How It Works

Cooper Test VO2 Max Formula

VO2 Max = (Distance in meters - 504.9) / 44.73

The Cooper test involves running as far as possible in 12 minutes on a flat surface.

VO2 Max Classifications (Male)

| Age | Excellent | Good | Average | Poor | |---|---|---|---|---| | 20-29 | 49+ | 43-48 | 37-42 | <37 | | 30-39 | 48+ | 42-47 | 36-41 | <36 | | 40-49 | 44+ | 38-43 | 32-37 | <32 |

Worked Example

A person runs 2,400 meters in 12 minutes.

distance_meters = 2400
  1. 01VO2 Max = (2400 - 504.9) / 44.73
  2. 02= 1895.1 / 44.73
  3. 03= 42.4 mL/kg/min (Good for age 20-39)

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