Fitness Lab
VO2 Max Testing in Alabaster & Homewood, AL and Johnson City, TN
The Advanced Metabolic Assessment is a gold-standard VO2 max test using portable, lab-grade metabolic analysis. In about 45 minutes you get your maximal oxygen uptake, your fat and carbohydrate oxidation rates across intensities, your ventilatory thresholds, and heart-rate training zones built from your own physiology rather than an age formula.
Medically reviewed by David Hardin, MD and Kerrily Murphy, CRNP
- Price
- $300
- Duration
- About 45 minutes
- Includes
- Resting metabolic rate ($75 value)
- Membership
- Not required
What the VO2 max test includes
- Active metabolic rate (VO2 max) measured breath by breath
- Resting metabolic rate, included at no extra charge
- Fat Max and ventilatory thresholds
- Personalized heart-rate training zones
- A detailed results report reviewed with you
Where
Fitomics HQ in Alabaster, AL; the Training Lab in Homewood, AL; and our partner lab in Johnson City, TN. Mobile testing is available for teams and approved off-site locations.
Pricing
- Advanced Metabolic Assessment (VO2 max): $300 per test
- Lactate Profiling add-on: $50 per test (fingertip blood lactate during the test for OBLA and lactate threshold)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a VO2 max test?
A VO2 max test measures the maximum volume of oxygen your body can use per minute during exercise. It is the most direct laboratory measure of cardiorespiratory fitness and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health. At Fitomics you exercise through progressive stages while a metabolic analyzer measures every breath.
How much does a VO2 max test cost at Fitomics?
The Advanced Metabolic Assessment is $300 and includes your resting metabolic rate, a $75 value. Lactate profiling can be added for $50. No membership is required, and the test is also included in the Discovery and Comprehensive Exams.
How long does the test take, and how should I prepare?
Plan on about 45 minutes in the lab. Arrive rested, avoid a hard workout the day before, skip caffeine and food for two to three hours beforehand, and wear clothes and shoes you can run or cycle in. We will walk you through the mask, the protocol, and when to stop.
What do I get after the test?
A detailed report with your VO2 max, your fat and carbohydrate oxidation rates, your Fat Max point, your ventilatory thresholds, and heart-rate zones. A Fitomics exercise scientist reviews it with you so you know how to train from it.
Where can I get a VO2 max test near Birmingham, AL?
Fitomics tests at HQ in Alabaster, at the Training Lab in Homewood, and at our partner lab in Johnson City, Tennessee. Mobile testing for teams and groups is available at approved locations. Call (205) 984-2729 with questions.