VO₂ Max & Fitness Age

Estimate VO₂ max from your heart rate and compare with population medians to find your fitness age.

Tool 09 · 1 min · Educational tool

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Measured on waking, sitting quietly

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How this works
Model
Uth heart-rate ratio + FRIEND medians (v1.0)
Source
Uth N et al., Eur J Appl Physiol 2004; Kaminsky LA et al., Mayo Clin Proc 2015 (FRIEND registry). — reference
Intended use
Estimate fitness without a lab test.
Population
Healthy adults 20–85
Limitations
  • Estimate only; fitness age uses approximate decade medians.
  • Not valid with heart-rate-lowering medication.
Status
Educational tool · methodology checked 3 November 2026

Educational self-assessment — not a diagnostic test. Results are based on published research and population data and can't account for everything about you. They are not a diagnosis and don't replace advice from a healthcare professional. If you're worried about your health, speak to your GP or call NHS 111.