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VO₂ Max Testing

A VO₂ max test measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. During the test, the exercise intensity gradually increases while you breathe through a specialised device that analyses the oxygen and carbon dioxide in your breath. This assessment reveals your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity, showing how efficiently your body delivers and utilises oxygen. Knowing your VO₂ max helps tailor your training to boost endurance and overall performance by setting realistic intensity targets based on your individual fitness level.

How to book:

Email the lab to book a session: sportscience@marjon.ac.uk  

Please note our availability changes every week so it’s best to email us days/times you are available. Our typical booking range is from 9am-7pm Monday – Friday. 

Why Book a VO₂ Max Test? 

Booking a VO₂ max test offers scientific precision by using advanced metabolic equipment within a professional laboratory setting, ensuring accurate measurement of your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. You’ll receive a clear, detailed report with interpretation, providing feedback to help you understand your current fitness level and guide your training. Ideal for personnel committed to monitoring progress and enhancing performance and measuring current aerobic fitness. 

Who can benefit from this?

  • Runners, cyclists, rower’s, triathletes, and endurance athletes
  • Personal trainers and coaches
  • Fitness enthusiasts
  • Personnel wanting to know their aerobic capacity

Pricing

  • Standard Price: £95
  • Discounted Price: £80 – Available if you are happy for the test to be conducted by a student under staff supervision (Please note we cannot always guarantee students will be free at the time of your booking)

By opting for the discounted option, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to provide students with valuable real-world experience in sport science practice. 

Student testimonials

Patient: Martin King

“Very happy with all aspects of VO2 Max test undertaken. All steps explained in depth before and during test. Good conduct of test with plenty of encouragement throughout. Special mention to Meg Okey and on the day team for all round great experience provided.”

April, 2025



Patient: Daniel Loger

“The staff and students were excellent and talked me through the whole process. The facilities are excellent.”

February, 2025