O2 provides a measure of the energy cost of exercise under steady-state conditions. During an aerobic fitness test such as the VO2 max test, exercise is performed on an ergometer like a treadmill, for example. Workloads are gradually increased from moderate to maximal intensity while oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide output (VCO2) are calculated. Results are measured in ml/kg/min.



 



VO2 Medical uses a Life Fitness 95Ti treadmill and the CardioCoach Fitness Assessment from Korr Medical Technologies to perform the VO2 max test. This model Life Fitness treadmill is the company’s best commercial model treadmill. It features a FlexDeck shock absorption system which reduces impact to lower body muscles, joints and bones by nearly 30 percent – yielding a more comfortable workout. The CardioCoach delivers simple and accurate fitness testing results. Data measured includes peak VO2, anaerobic threshold and the precise amount of calories burned at all exercise heart rate levels