VO₂ _max—your maximal oxygen uptake—is the strongest predictor of both cardiovascular fitness and longevity. It reflects the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise, making it a critical marker of endurance, resilience, and long-term health.

Higher VO₂ _max values indicate a stronger heart, healthier lungs, and more efficient muscles. Research consistently shows that individuals with higher VO₂ _max levels live longer and have significantly reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. For athletes, it is also one of the most reliable measures of performance capacity.

The test is conducted using the VO₂ Master® gas analyser, a state-of-the-art portable system that directly measures your oxygen usage in real time. After a controlled warm-up, you’ll wear a comfortable VO₂ Master® mask while cycling to fatigue. The assessment provides your exact VO₂ _max and calculates individualized training zones to maximize efficiency and progress.

Whether your goal is competitive performance, improved fitness, or investing in long-term health, VO₂ _max testing offers precise, actionable insight into your body’s capacity—and a powerful tool to guide training and lifestyle choices.

Exercise testing completed at Tides is using a Wattbike Atom Next Generation exercise bike. If you are interested in a different modality or home-based testing, please contact the team.

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