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VO2max estimate norms

Estimated cardiorespiratory fitness, with or without an exercise test.

Two published estimating equations are used. Resting-pulse method: VO2max ≈ 15.3 × (maximum HR ÷ resting HR), with maximum HR taken as 220 − age. Cooper method: VO2max ≈ (distance in metres − 504.9) ÷ 44.73.

VO2max (ml/kg/min), male

Group	10th	25th	50th	75th	90th
20–29	33	39	45	51	57
30–39	31	36	42	48	54
40–49	29	34	40	45	51
50–59	26	31	36	41	46
60–69	23	27	32	37	42
70+	20	24	28	33	38

VO2max (ml/kg/min), female

Group	10th	25th	50th	75th	90th
20–29	28	32	37	42	48
30–39	26	30	35	40	45
40–49	24	28	33	37	42
50–59	22	25	30	34	39
60–69	19	23	27	31	35
70+	17	20	24	28	32

Sources

Uth N et al. Estimation of VO2max from the ratio between HRmax and HRrest. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004.
Cooper KH. A means of assessing maximal oxygen intake. JAMA, 1968.
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, cardiorespiratory fitness norms.

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