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CategoryDiagnostykaDiagnostyka
Evidence strengthStrong evidenceStrong evidence
Evidence Score5/55/5
User rating4.8 (103)4.5 (54)
Typical doseA direct test with gas-exchange analysis is the gold standard; estimation protocols (e.g., the Cooper test, submaximal protocols) give an approximate value without specialized equipment
FormAn exercise test on a treadmill or cycle ergometer, gradually increasing intensity to exhaustion
Average price
Monthly cost
Time to effectsImprovement in VO2 max from regular endurance training is usually noticeable after 8–12 weeks.Not applicable — DEXA is a diagnostic test, not an intervention.
Who it's forPractically everyone, as a general marker of cardiovascular healthPostmenopausal women and older adults as part of osteoporosis prevention