VO2 Max

VO2 Max or VO₂ Max or VO₂ Max is VO2 or maximal oxygen consumption or maximum oxygen uptake is the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use in a specified period of intense exercise.

VO₂ Max is a physiological measurement rather than a type of test, and is commonly regarded as a measure of aerobic fitness.

See also

• Two-day cardiopulmonary exercise test (2-day CPET)

VO2 Max (VO2max) - the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a specified period of usually intense exercise (Volume of O2 Maximal)

VO2 Max (VO2max) - the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a specified period of usually intense exercise (Volume of O2 Maximal)

physiological Concerning living organisms, such as cells or the human body.  Physio logical (as in physio) is not to be confused with psych ological (emotional stress).

two-day cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) - A diagnostic test which involves testing an ME/CFS patient exercising on an exercise machine, while monitoring their respiration, especially oxygen consumption. This test is repeated the following day in order to confirm the patient's inability to replicate the first-day performance. This test is thought to be the most objective way to detect post-exertional malaise.