I took a VO2 Max Test! This is How it Goes!

This is Part 1 of a two-part series where I explore how accurate my self-calculated training zones and my VO2 max number from my watch really are — by getting officially tested in a lab. In this video, I’m bringing you along with me into the clinic to show exactly what happens during a VO2 max and heart rate zone test. You’ll see the full treadmill setup, learn some great science from the exercise physiologist guiding the test, and get a real look at what this kind of clinical assessment involves. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or simply curious about your cardiovascular fitness, this is a behind-the-scenes view of how professionals measure performance — and why it matters. 👉 In Part 2, we will walk through the full results and compare them to the numbers I’ve been using to train — including what this means for my running, recovery, and longevity. 📌 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the results in Part 2! #VO2MaxTest #HeartRateZones #RunningOver50 #FitnessTesting #LabTestVO2Max #TrainingZones #leadyourliving Chapters: 00:00 Intro - why I am doing this test 03:49 Getting on the Treadmill and explanation of process 05:50: A quick intro to Video 2 and to the Clinical Exercise Physiologist conducting test 06:23 Reminder of what VO2 Max means 08:43 Explaining the fat-burning zone and how we escalate to burning carbohydrates 11:06 Checking in with my Rate of Perceived Effort score 17:00 Reaching my end point! Phew! 19:54 Quick observation about my "numbers" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Links www.kinesicsportlab.ca