VO2max Percentile Rank Calculator
- VO₂max Percentile Rank: Explanation and Clinical Context
VO₂max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is a key measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. Percentile ranks compare an individual's VO₂max to reference populations of the same age and sex. Higher percentiles indicate better aerobic capacity and lower cardiovascular risk.
This tool helps clinicians and fitness professionals estimate fitness levels, stratify cardiovascular risk, and track improvements over time.
ACSM/AHA provides standardized reference values stratified by age and sex, allowing a precise percentile estimation.
Reference:
Ross R, et al. ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 11th Edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2021.
Kaminsky LA, et al. "The importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in clinical practice." Mayo Clin Proc. 2014;89(9):1123-1130.
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