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Beta-blockers, EPO, testosterone, stimulants, and other medications can artificially raise or lower Watt test and VO2 max results. Learn which drugs distort cardiorespiratory fitness testing and how to get accurate readings.
Read clinical reviewClinician-reviewed strategies to raise VO2 max and Watt test performance, including HIIT protocols, Zone 2 training, resistance work, and pharmacological considerations backed by primary research.
Read clinical reviewA clinical breakdown of what the Watt test and VO2 max assessment measure, how results correlate with longevity, and what your numbers mean for cardiorespiratory fitness.
Read clinical reviewLearn when to order a Watt test or VO2 max assessment, what the results mean, normal ranges by age and sex, and how cardiorespiratory fitness predicts long-term health outcomes.
Read clinical reviewLearn how to read your watt test and VO2 max results, what normal ranges look like by age and sex, and what your score means for longevity and metabolic health.
Read clinical reviewA clinical guide to the laboratory and functional tests that pair with VO2 max and cycle ergometry watt testing to give a complete picture of cardiorespiratory fitness, metabolic health, and longevity risk.
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