How to Measure VO2 Max

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[jackluke]

What a weird place to check a pulse. What’s wrong with placing two fingers on the wrist to get a pulse from the radial artery?

[NaturesInvitation]

This was so easy to understand and I've been wanting to do this for some time. There was however one small hitch. I tried to take my pulse using the method in the video.... apparently, I'm dead. However, if I take my pulse by placing my fingers where the thumb is in the video, I come back life.

[stefankeeney]

So basically due to the direct relationship of the equation and the multiplier of 15.3 being constant, then a higher max heart rate and a low resting heart rate will give the highest VO2 max

[nehawagh]

I was trying to find this all my life... Thanks!

[SamTheodore]

The problem with this method is that HR max results from a formula, not real life. I may have an HR max of 170 but what's the point if I cannot get to that level through exercise? My VO2 max will be a theoretical number.

[gareth]

this is so inaccurate, i don't even know where to begin.

[alitahir]

What if someone runs 5 pushups and hit maximum heartrate of 180 and other after doing 100 pushups hit heartrate of 180 both will have same vo2max considering the resting heart rate same . How it indicates good health condition ? Can someone please explain it to me ?

[brandonwhite]

one does not just simply achieve their maximum heart rate

[Dantefyy]

About the "15.3", whats that for? If i may to ask

[TheSutov]

What does the 15.3 constant stands for?? ?? ??

[HaramiManus-fslx]

So my max and rest heart rate changes every day that means my vo2 max changes everyday ?

[piotrstefanski]

is it even possible to have 85 resting heart rate?