VO2 Max Estimator

Estimate your VO2 max — the best single measure of aerobic fitness — using the Rockport 1-mile walk test. Walk a mile as fast as you can, record your time and heart rate, and see how you compare to age and gender norms.

How to use

1

Walk 1 mile as fast as you can

Walk on a flat surface at a brisk pace.

2

Record your time

Note how long it took you to walk the full mile.

3

Record your heart rate

Immediately after finishing, count your pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.

4

Enter your details

Enter your gender, age, weight, time and heart rate.

5

Read your VO2 max

See your estimated VO2 max and fitness category.

Immediately after finishing, count for 10 seconds × 6.

Features

Rockport walk test

The standard 1-mile walk test for estimating aerobic fitness without a lab.

Fitness category

See where you fall: excellent, good, above average, average or below average.

Age and gender norms

Results are compared against age- and gender-specific standards.

No equipment needed

Just a watch, a flat mile and a way to measure your pulse.

Common use cases

  • Estimate your aerobic fitness without a lab test
  • Track cardio fitness improvements over time
  • Set a baseline before starting a training program
  • Compare your fitness to age-group norms

Frequently Asked Questions

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