How Can I Test My Vo2 Max On The Erg?

[[old] FredrikJ]

Hello everybody!<br>I would like to test my maximal oxygen uptake on the erg, like the fitness test you do on a bike. It should work since you can see WATTS in the monitor and I have a heart-rate-watch from Polar. But I need a test protocol. Is there any around?

[[old] GeorgeD]

You cant as far as I am aware test Vo2 max on either a cycle or erg unless you have the facility to measure 'resperation'. Anything else is an estimation. <br><br>You can however do a maximal HR test on the erg and the instructions are here <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/guide/guide.p ... ical_tools' target='_blank'>Physiology tools</a> , from this you can extrapolate the info you are after.<br><br>regds George

[[old] FredrikJ]

Excellent GeorgeD!<br>They had max HR, stroke volume and VO2 max tests there. Thanks a lot!