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
Walk 1 mile as fast as you can
Walk on a flat surface at a brisk pace.
Record your time
Note how long it took you to walk the full mile.
Record your heart rate
Immediately after finishing, count your pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.
Enter your details
Enter your gender, age, weight, time and heart rate.
Read your VO2 max
See your estimated VO2 max and fitness category.
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