Vo2Max Based on HR only

VO₂ max – using HR_max and HR_rest

Research by Uth et al. (2004)^[9] found that VO₂ max can be estimated indirectly from an individual’s maximum heart rate (HR_max)and resting heart rate (HR_rest) with an accuracy that compares favourably with other standard VO₂ max tests. It is given by:

• VO₂ max = 15 x (HR_max ÷ HR_rest)

UTH, N. et al. (2004) Estimation of VO₂ max from the ratio between HR_max and HR_rest – the Heart Rate Ratio Method”. Eur J Appl Physiol. 91(1), p.111-115