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Assess VO2 Max With Lab or Field Testing
Gold-standard aerobic capacity assessment is a laboratory VO2 max test using a mask and gas analysis. Field options include a 12-minute Cooper run test, entering distance into an online calculator, or a Rockport one-mile walk test if hard running is not feasible, recording both time and end heart rate.
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“So the gold standard here is to actually go into a laboratory and get this thing done. So we can actually run a VO2 max test where you put a mask on, collect all your gases, and run you to there.”
Andrew Huberman · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin · Sep 17, 2026 · 23:40 · YouTube ↗
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