top of page

VO₂ Max Testing

THE GOLD STANDARD OF FITNESS MEASUREMENT.

VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise — the single best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. We measure it directly with the VO2 Master Analyzer, turning your training from guesswork into precision.

Your body's
aerobic ceiling

VO₂ max is the peak rate at which your body can take in, transport and use oxygen while you exercise. The higher it is, the stronger your heart, lungs and muscles work together — and the more capacity you have for everything from a hard workout to climbing stairs decades from now. It's measured in millilitres of oxygen, per kilogram of body weight, per minute (ml/kg/min).

WHY IT MATTERS

More Than a Fitness Score

innersight-metabolic-navy-512.png

Predicts Longevity

Cardiorespiratory fitness is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and lifespan — often ahead of traditional risk factors.

innersight-muscles-stamina-navy-512.png

Trainable at Any Level

Unlike many health markers, VO₂ max responds quickly to the right training — so it's a lever you can actively move.

ONE OF THE STRONGEST LONGEVITY MARKERS

innersight-immune-defence-navy-512.png

Protects Independence

A strong aerobic engine keeps you capable and independent as you age — the foundation of healthy longevity.

THE TEST

How It Works

REAL-TIME METABOLIC ANALYSIS.

innersight-1-fitted-with-analyzer-navy-512.png

Fitted With the Analyzer

You wear the VO2 Master Analyzer, a lightweight mask that measures every breath in real time.

innersight-2-cycle-or-run-navy-512.png

Cycle or Run

You exercise on a bike or treadmill while the intensity gradually increases, step by step.

innersight-3-oxygen-measured-live-navy-512.png

Oxygen Measured Live

The analyzer tracks exactly how much oxygen you consume as the effort rises toward your maximum.

innersight-4-your-numbers-revealed-navy-512.png

Your Numbers Revealed

We calculate your VO₂ max and map the training zones tailored to your unique physiology.

YOUR RESULTS

What You Get Back

A PRECISE, PERSONAL ROADMAP.

innersight-included-navy-256.png

Your VO₂ Max Score

An accurate, directly-measured number — not an estimate from a watch.

innersight-4-your-numbers-revealed-navy-512.png

Personalised Zones

The exact heart-rate zones that make your training effective, not wasted effort.

innersight-4-powers-every-cell-navy-512.png

Exercise Efficiency

Insight into how economically your body uses oxygen and fuel at each intensity.

innersight-3-oxygen-measured-live-navy-512.png

A Progress Benchmark

A clear baseline to re-test against, so you can see your fitness improve over time.

TRAINING ZONES

Train With Precision

EVERY EFFORT WITH A PURPOSE.

1

Active Recovery

Very light effort that promotes recovery and builds an aerobic base.

Easy

2

Endurance

The fat-burning, base-building zone — the backbone of aerobic fitness and longevity.

Steady

3

Tempo

Comfortably hard — improves aerobic efficiency and stamina.

Moderate

4

Threshold

Hard effort at the edge of sustainable — raises your lactate threshold.

Hard

5

VO₂ Max

Maximum effort in short bursts — the zone that pushes your ceiling higher.

Maximal

WHO IT'S FOR

For Every Fitness Level

FROM FIRST STEPS TO PODIUM.

Endurance athletes

Beginning a wellness journey

Less stiffness or soreness

Weight-management goals

Longevity & healthy ageing

Tracking progress over time

Train smart. Track progress.

Whether your goal is peak performance, better health, weight management or a longer, stronger life, a VO₂ max test gives you the scientific foundation to train intelligently and reach your goals faster — with clear benchmarks to track along the way.

Cost

VO2 Max Testing (60 min)

R 1200

VO2 Master Basal Metabolic Rate Test (30 min)

R 500

InnerSight Lab, 3 Biccard Street, Durbanville, Cape Town

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

Phone: 021 891 0122 - WhatsApp: 074 629 6571 - E-mail: info@innersight.co.za

bottom of page