VO2max estimate

A quick estimate of your aerobic fitness from heart rate.

Estimate your VO2max

VO2max is the best single measure of aerobic fitness. This quick method uses the ratio of your maximum to your resting heart rate.

Method: VO2max = 15.3 x (maximum heart rate / resting heart rate), the Heart Rate Ratio Method (Uth et al., Eur J Appl Physiol, 2004). Link between fitness and mortality: Kodama et al., JAMA, 2009. Not a medical test.