What is VO2 MAX Test?

A VO2 test measures the amount of oxygen your body uses at different exertion levels while you exercise on a stationary bike or treadmill. This is done as your breathe through a mask during a short workout. The recorded information is then used to calculate your personal Target Intensity Zones . These Zones will give you the specific target heart rates required for each level on intensity. Exercising within your Zones will get you results that will amaze you.

Why is VO2 MAX Test so important to take IT?

VO2 testing reveals the exercise level that will optimize a person’s ability to burn fat. The term "aerobic exercise" has been commonly used in relation to burning fat. But without V02 testing, fitness professionals have had to rely on crude estimates to determine what level of exercise intensity would be "aerobic" or fat burning. Now, with V02 testing readily available, you can know the precise level of intensity that will truly maximize the amount of fat you burn.

If you are just getting started on an exercise program or even if you have already been training you may have heard the following advice:

But what do they mean by low to moderate intensity ? Some fitness professionals refer you to chart on the wall averaging all age groups and fitness levels. Others estimate intensity based on your perception of how hard you're working. In etheir case, there is a wide range of target heart rates, differing by as much as 30 beat per minute. How can you really know if you are doing it right?