VO2 Submax Test
Test Description: VO2 Submax
Test Length: 60 minutes
The VO2 Submax Test follows a similar protocol as the VO2 Max but the test is terminated at approximately 85% of the client’s predicted maximum capacity (determined by heart rate). This is a less invasive test (without use of the metabolic analyzer) and provides data to determine appropriate training zones. The submax exercise test can be used to estimate maximal VO2. Metabolic Analyzer is not used with these tests.
Data Collected
Heart rate, grade, speed or watts, RPE (rate of perceived exertion), and blood pressure.
Pricing & Scheduling
If you do not see any date available, the Human Performance Lab is fully booked or the test is not currently available. Contact hper@alaska.edu or call (907)786-4083 for more information.
Low/Moderate Risk: Clients must be "apparently healthy" and meet the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) Risk Stratification criteria of Low Risk for a max test or of Moderate Risk
for submax test. A physician's medical clearance may be provided for authorization
in some instances. All clients must complete and submit the following forms prior
to their testing day: a health history, medical clearance (if Moderate Risk), and
Informed Consent (provided at time of test).
No one with a risk stratification of High Risk will be allowed to be assessed in the
Human Performance Lab. We regret not being able to provide the cardiorespiratory testing
to this population though they may indicate higher performance capacities than some
of lower risk. In all cases we encourage checking with your physician prior to testing
and exercise training.
Note: At the start of your appointment we will complete remaining paperwork and briefly
review test procedures.