VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex
Your VO₂max against the FRIEND-registry population bands — fitness-age framing included.
Cardiorespiratory fitness predicts longevity more strongly than smoking status in cohort data, and the JAMA Network analysis of 122,000 patients found *no upper limit* to the benefit. The encouraging math: VO₂max declines ~10%/decade untrained, but training can hold a 50-year-old at a sedentary 25-year-old's number.
Formula
For general information only — not medical or training advice. Estimates vary between individuals; consult a qualified professional before changing your exercise or nutrition routine.
Your VO₂max against the FRIEND-registry population bands — fitness-age framing included. The VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex is a free, private vo2max chart tool — every result computes instantly in your browser with no sign-up and no data upload.
About VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex
Cardiorespiratory fitness predicts longevity more strongly than smoking status in cohort data, and the JAMA Network analysis of 122,000 patients found *no upper limit* to the benefit. It applies percentile bands from the FRIEND treadmill-test registry (n>7,700). Use the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex to get an instant, clearly-explained result with the working shown step by step — free, private and with the source method cited.
How to use VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex
- 1Enter your details in the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex input fields above.
- 2The result updates instantly with the working and reference bands shown.
- 3Adjust any value to explore how it changes the outcome — it's free and unlimited.
Why use VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex?
- ✓Instant vo2max chart result that recomputes as you type — no waiting, no page reloads
- ✓100% client-side: your health data never leaves your browser
- ✓Shows the actual formula and your numbers substituted in, so you can see exactly how the result is reached
- ✓Based on published, citable sources (Kaminsky LA et al., Mayo Clin Proc 2015 — FRIEND registry)
- ✓Free forever with no sign-up, account or app install
Frequently asked questions
How does the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex work?+
Cardiorespiratory fitness predicts longevity more strongly than smoking status in cohort data, and the JAMA Network analysis of 122,000 patients found *no upper limit* to the benefit. The calculation uses the formula: percentile bands from the FRIEND treadmill-test registry (n>7,700). Everything runs instantly in your browser as you type — your inputs are never uploaded.
Is the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex accurate, and what is it based on?+
The method is traceable to authoritative sources, including Kaminsky LA et al., Mayo Clin Proc 2015 — FRIEND registry; Mandsager K et al., JAMA Netw Open 2018. Results are estimates — individual variation always applies, so treat the output as a well-grounded starting point.
Is the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex free and private?+
Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up, and all computation happens locally in your browser, so none of your health data ever leaves your device.
Can I use this for medical decisions?+
This tool is for general fitness information only, not medical or training advice. Consult a professional before changing your routine.
What can I use the VO₂max Chart by Age & Sex for?+
It's commonly used for vo2max chart, vo2max by age, good vo2max. Your VO₂max against the FRIEND-registry population bands — fitness-age framing included.
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