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CategoryDiagnostykaDiagnostyka
Evidence strengthStrong evidenceStrong evidence
Evidence Score5/55/5
User rating4.6 (49)4.8 (103)
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 effectsNot applicable — CAC is a diagnostic test, not an intervention.Improvement in VO2 max from regular endurance training is usually noticeable after 8–12 weeks.
Who it's forPeople with intermediate cardiovascular risk considering more intensive preventionPractically everyone, as a general marker of cardiovascular health