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ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual, 5th edition UPDATE – Pages 151-156, Table 8.9: Fitness Categories for Maximal Aerobic Power for Men and Women by Age updated from 2009 to 2013
Absolute- Liters per minute (L•min-1) Used to convert consumption to a rate of energy expenditure. Relative- ml per kg body weight per min (ml•kg-1•min-1) Used to compare VO. 2 among varying body sizes. Gross- Total consumption rate under any circumstances, either in absolute or relative.
For a 30-year-old female, a VO2 max of 45-52 would be classified as “good,” and a VO2 Max of 52 or greater as “superior.” See the VO2 Max charts below for an understanding of how the classifications move across genders and ages.
For a male of this age, the cardiorespiratory fitness classification is considered “fair” according to ACSM (2), and a moderate-intensity target of 55% oxygen uptake reserve (V̇O 2 R) was chosen; this equates to a target V̇O 2 of 26.88 mL·kg −1 ⋅min −1. For a recap of how to calculate V̇O 2 R, see Box 2. Box 2.
This calculator converts a VO2 max score to a percentile rank, so people of different ages can be compared. The form fields below will ask you to enter your age, your VO 2 max score from a recent maximal exercise test, and your sex.
16 sie 2023 · For those interested in referencing a VO2 max chart, Garret Seacat, head coach and owner of Absolute Endurance, recommends using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) chart.
Norms. VO 2max is a measure of a person's aerobic fitness (see more on Measuring VO 2max). The table below categorizes VO 2max scores for adult men and women of various ages. These are relative VO 2max scores, in the units of mls of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute (ml.kg -1.min -1).
