VO2max Testing

Your fitness journey deserves a personalised touch to help you maximise your potential. At Oracle Healthcare in St Leonards, Sydney, our VO2max testing provides the insights you need to train effectively, achieve peak performance, and improve your health, longevity, and quality of life.

Maximise Your Performance and Health

Take your health and fitness to the next level! Our VO2max testing measures your cardiovascular fitness and provides essential data on:

Cardiovascular health: Understand the efficiency of your heart and lungs.
Endurance: Gauge your stamina and ability to sustain prolonged exercise.
Lifespan prediction: Higher VO2max levels are linked to increased longevity.

These results allow us to create personalised training plans tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to achieve peak performance and live a longer, healthier life.

What is VO2max Testing?

How It Works: VO2max testing measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. This involves a progressive exercise test on a treadmill while monitoring your heart rate, oxygen consumption, and carbon dioxide production.

Why It’s Important:

Who Should Test Their VO2max:

Athletes: Looking to enhance performance and endurance.
Fitness Enthusiasts: Wanting to optimise their workouts and improve overall health.
Individuals with Health Concerns: Monitoring cardiovascular health and longevity.
Individuals Wanting To Live A Long, Healthy Life: Wanting a healthier, higher quality of life as they age.

VO2max Test Packages and Pricing

VO2max Test

$

350 VO2max Test + DEXA Scan

$

460 VO2max Test +
DEXA scan + RMR Test

$

600

VO2max Test performed by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
RMR Test performed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian
VO2max Test requires prior GP clearance
Longer consultations with Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Accredited Practising Dietitian available at additional cost

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The Oracle Healthcare Advantage

At Oracle Healthcare, we optimise your health and fitness journey through comprehensive assessments and personalised support. Our VO2max test includes:

In-Depth Evaluation: Measure your VO2max and heart health during exercise with our experienced doctors monitoring your heart's response via ECG.
Tailored Training Plans: Customised training plans based on your test data to improve endurance, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance athletic performance.
Personalised Guidance: Expert recommendations on exercise intensity and recovery strategies to optimise your workouts and improve your health.

Tailored Training Plans:

Using your test data, our team creates customised training plans targeting your unique fitness goals. These plans may include:

Benefits of VO2max Testing

Enhanced Athletic Performance

Higher VO2max values indicate better aerobic capacity, crucial for athletic performance. Tailored training programs boost performance effectively.

Health Predictions and Longevity

VO2max is a strong predictor of overall health and longevity. Higher values are linked to better cardiovascular health and lower risk of chronic diseases.

Monitoring Progress

Regular VO2max testing tracks your fitness progress, allowing for adjustments to ensure continuous improvement in performance and health.

Collaborative Support

Our team collaborates with you to set realistic, achievable goals that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, creating sustainable changes for enhanced performance and well-being.

Optional Extra:

Lactate Testing

Lactate testing provides insights into your body’s management of lactic acid during high-intensity exercise. Understanding your lactate threshold can help optimise training, improve endurance, and prevent overtraining.

What to expect at your VO2max test?

A VO2max assessment involves a graded exercise test, which at Oracle Healthcare is currently performed on a treadmill. You will wear a mask and heart rate monitor which is connected to a small machine, which measures your aerobic capacity.
At Oracle Healthcare, we also perform a stress ECG while you are completing your VO2max, which allows our doctor to identify any potential cardiovascular abnormalities to keep you safe – our aim is to keep you as fit and healthy for as long as possible!
When you arrive, you will be taken through the protocol and your clearance will be double checked. From there you will be set-up with the VO2max and ECG equipment to get the right fit for you. The test itself starts off relatively easily, but gets harder every 3 minutes – you will be encouraged to go for as long as you can, but the test can take anywhere between 10-20 minutes. Please allow for at least 60 minutes though so we can get you set up, run the test and have time to explain your results afterwards.

Do I have to do anything to prepare for a VO2max Test?

Complete our pre-exercise questionnaire, sent at the time of booking.
Obtain medical clearance (if you don’t have a regular GP, we can provide that for you for an additional fee). Please note, for any cardiovascular disease risk factors, you will need to complete a full blood test in addition to clearance prior to testing.
Ensure you are well hydrated.
For morning tests, eat a light snack 1-1.5 hours before; for an afternoon test, eat breakfast as normal, but finish your lunch at least 3 hours prior to testing.
Please refrain from alcohol, caffeine, smoking or excessive exercise 24 hours prior to testing

Frequently asked questions

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothes you are able to run in, and running shoes.

Because we also perform a stress ECG while you are completing your VO2max, please ensure you are:

Females: wearing a non-wire sports bra which provides as much access to your collarbones and chest as possible.
Males: your chest is clean shaven (we have clippers if this is not possible before!)

See What Your Body Can Do

Ready to find out what your body can really do? Maximise your fitness and reach your goals with Oracle Healthcare as your ultimate guide. Start your journey with VO2max Testing today and discover how personalised training plans crafted just for you can help you thrive.