{"product_id":"vo2-max","title":"BiohaQ VO₂ Max – Cardio Longevity Index + optimisation","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBIOHAQ VO₂ MAX TEST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover your cardiovascular capacity. Optimise your performance. Invest in your longevity. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFrom number to strategy: VO2 Max interpreted by a physician.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the most important indicators of fitness, cardiovascular health and longevity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHow well does your body perform when it is put under exertion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVO₂ Max\u003c\/b\u003e is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can take in, transport and use during intense physical exertion. It is one of the most relevant indicators of cardiorespiratory capacity and physical fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNumerous studies have shown a strong association between cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular health and long-term mortality risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA higher VO₂ Max is generally associated with a longer life expectancy and more years lived in good health.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAt \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiohaQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, VO₂ Max testing is carried out through a progressive exercise test, on a cycle ergometer or treadmill, under medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eUsing a special mask and a respiratory gas analyser, we measure in real time your oxygen consumption (O₂), carbon dioxide production (CO₂) and your body's response to increasing exercise intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eUnlike the estimates provided by most smartwatches, this method allows \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edirect measurement of respiratory gas exchange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing an objective assessment of cardiorespiratory capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe don't just estimate performance. We measure it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee more →\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do you find out at the end of the test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. VO₂ Max – Your maximum aerobic capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eYou discover the level of your cardiorespiratory capacity, expressed in ml\/kg\/min and, where applicable, in L\/min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe result is interpreted in relation to your age, sex and the available reference values, to understand your current level of fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Ventilatory thresholds – How your body responds to exercise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWhere the data allow, we identify the ventilatory thresholds VT1 and VT2, which reflect changes in the respiratory and metabolic response as exercise intensity increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis information helps individualise training intensity and define exercise zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Personalised training zones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eBased on the results, we can set recommendations on exercise intensity for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving aerobic endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping cardiovascular capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing physical performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-intensity training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and low-intensity physical activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot everyone should train at the same heart rate. Individualised zones allow training that is better adapted to your functional capacity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Cardiovascular and respiratory response to exercise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe assess how heart rate, oxygen consumption, ventilation and carbon dioxide production change during progressive exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThese data provide information about how your body adapts to physical stress and about any functional limitations that require further investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. An important indicator of health and longevity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCardiorespiratory capacity is one of the strongest prognostic indicators of long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEpidemiological studies show that people with better cardiorespiratory fitness generally have a lower risk of cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVO₂ Max is relevant both to the length of life (lifespan) and to the goal of maintaining health and functional capacity for as long as possible (healthspan).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eAlthough it cannot predict an individual's life expectancy, monitoring it can help assess fitness and progress over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is it important to know your VO₂ Max?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause what you measure, you can track and improve.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCardiorespiratory capacity is not an indicator reserved for elite athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt is relevant for anyone who wants to maintain their health, mobility, independence and exercise capacity as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eVO₂ Max can be improved through tailored physical training, and its progress can be tracked through periodic testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting is useful for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSedentary people\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e who want to start a physical activity programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive people\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e who want to improve their endurance and cardiovascular fitness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmateur and elite athletes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e looking to optimise their training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople interested in longevity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, prevention and maintaining functional capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople who want to monitor their progress\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e after changing their lifestyle or starting a training programme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is included in VO₂ Max testing at BiohaQ?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgressive exercise test\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on a cycle ergometer or treadmill, depending on the chosen protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect measurement of respiratory gas exchange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (O₂ and CO₂), using a specialised analyser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetermination of VO₂ Max or VO₂ peak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, depending on the physiological criteria reached during testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssessment of the ventilatory thresholds VT1 and VT2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, when these can be identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetermination of individualised training zones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, based on the measured parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterpretation of the results by the medical team.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e✔ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonalised report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with an assessment of cardiorespiratory capacity and recommendations for optimising fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasured. Interpreted. Turned into action.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAt \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiohaQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, VO₂ Max testing is not just about getting a number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt means understanding your functional capacity and identifying concrete ways to improve your fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur goal is to turn physiological data into personalised recommendations for health, performance and longevity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiohaQ VO₂ MAX TEST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow your current limits. Discover your potential. Build your healthy longevity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTesting is performed after a medical assessment of fitness for exercise. Depending on the protocol and the level of exertion reached, the result may represent VO₂ Max or VO₂ peak. Respiratory gas exchange testing does not replace a cardiological assessment when this is indicated.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BiohaQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54341541396818,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1093\/1653\/8706\/files\/VO2MaxMaster.png?v=1793385689","url":"https:\/\/biohaq.ro\/en\/products\/vo2-max","provider":"BiohaQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}