VO2 max – using HRmax and HRrest
Research by Uth et al. (2004)[9] found that VO2 max can be estimated indirectly from an individual’s maximum heart rate (HRmax)and resting heart rate (HRrest) with an accuracy that compares favourably with other standard VO2 max tests. It is given by:
- VO2 max = 15 x (HRmax ÷ HRrest)
UTH, N. et al. (2004) Estimation of VO2 max from the ratio between HRmax and HRrest – the Heart Rate Ratio Method”. Eur J Appl Physiol. 91(1), p.111-115