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| Category | Diagnostyka | Diagnostyka |
| Evidence strength | Strong evidence | Strong evidence |
| Evidence Score | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| User rating | 4.8 (103) | 4.6 (49) |
| Typical dose | A 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 | — |
| Form | An exercise test on a treadmill or cycle ergometer, gradually increasing intensity to exhaustion | — |
| Average price | — | — |
| Monthly cost | — | — |
| Time to effects | Improvement in VO2 max from regular endurance training is usually noticeable after 8–12 weeks. | Not applicable — CAC is a diagnostic test, not an intervention. |
| Who it's for | Practically everyone, as a general marker of cardiovascular health | People with intermediate cardiovascular risk considering more intensive prevention |