Union Square, NYC · Est. 2012
Know Your VO2 Max.
Train Smarter · Live Longer
The single most powerful predictor of longevity and athletic performance — now available at Body Space Fitness. Clinical-grade breath analysis with expert coaching to turn your numbers into real results.
mL · kg⁻¹ · min⁻¹ — VO2 Max Score
Your Body's
Oxygen Engine
VO2 max measures the maximum volume of oxygen your body can consume and use during intense exercise — expressed in milliliters per kilogram per minute.
Think of it as your engine's displacement. A higher VO2 max means your heart, lungs, and muscles convert oxygen into energy more efficiently — translating into better endurance, faster recovery, and a measurably longer life.
Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology identifies VO2 max as the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality — more telling than smoking, hypertension, or diabetes. At BSF we use the PNOĒ clinical-grade breath analyzer to measure yours with laboratory precision.
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3 Reasons to Know
Your Number
Longevity & Disease Prevention
VO2 max is the most powerful predictor of lifespan available. Moving from "low" to "average" aerobic capacity is linked to up to a 70% reduction in all-cause mortality — outperforming cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI. For anyone serious about living well into their 70s and 80s, this is your essential baseline biomarker.
Performance & Training Optimization
Your test reveals your precise heart rate training zones — not estimates from a wearable, but zones derived from how your own metabolism responds. Runners, cyclists, and triathletes use this data to train smarter: more time in zones that build fitness, less time in zones that create injury risk and fatigue.
Weight Management & Metabolism
Combined with an RMR test, your results reveal exactly which zones burn fat vs. carbs, and how many calories your body truly burns. This eliminates the guesswork from nutrition and cardio programming — making fat loss and body recomposition measurable and repeatable over time.
Resting vs. Active
Metabolic Testing
Both use the PNOĒ breath analyzer. Each measures something different — together they give you the most complete metabolic picture available outside a hospital lab.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Measures exactly how many calories your body burns while completely at rest. You breathe through the PNOĒ mask while seated — no exercise required. The analyzer captures your oxygen consumption and CO₂ production to calculate your true metabolic baseline with clinical precision.
Most nutrition plans are built on population formulas that can be off by 20–40%. Your RMR test gives you an exact, personal number — the foundation of any serious fat-loss or nutrition program.
- Duration: 15–20 minutes, fully at rest
- No exercise — seated or reclined
- Reveals: true daily calorie burn, fat vs. carb use at rest
- Best for: weight management, nutrition planning
- Prep: 4-hr fast, no caffeine, no exercise 24 hrs prior
Active VO2 Max Test
Measures your cardiorespiratory ceiling. You exercise on a treadmill or bike while wearing the PNOĒ mask as intensity increases gradually — until you reach maximum effort. Result: your VO2 max score, precise training zones, and a complete picture of how your body performs at every effort level.
The test elite athletes have used for decades — now available to every BSF client, from beginner to seasoned competitor.
- Duration: 10–15 minutes of progressive effort
- Performed on treadmill or bike — your choice
- Reveals: VO2 max, biological age, HR zones, fat/carb burn per zone
- Best for: athletes, performance training, longevity tracking
- Prep: avoid heavy training 48 hrs prior; light meal 2–3 hrs before
Choose Your Package
Every package includes a personal coach debrief — not just a printout. Active BSF members save $70 off all tiers.
VO2 Max Snapshot
- ✓ PNOĒ active VO2 max test (treadmill or bike)
- ✓ VO2 max score + age-group percentile ranking
- ✓ Personalized heart rate training zones
- ✓ 15-min coach debrief + program recommendations
- ✓ Full digital results report
Performance & Longevity Profile
- ✓ PNOĒ VO2 Max + Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test
- ✓ Biological (metabolic) age score
- ✓ Fat vs. carb burn analysis across all training zones
- ✓ 30-min 1-on-1 coaching session + custom program
- ✓ Personalized daily calorie & nutrition targets
- ✓ Full digital report with retest recommendations
Total Metabolic Transformation
- ✓ Everything in the Signature package
- ✓ InBody 570 full body composition scan
- ✓ Complete nutrition fueling strategy session
- ✓ 60-min semi-private training design session
- ✓ One complimentary retest at 90 days
- ✓ Priority scheduling + dedicated coach
Add-Ons & Specialty Options
Existing clients. Every 3–6 months to track progress and update training zones.
Resting metabolic rate only. Ideal for weight-management and nutrition clients.
4 tests per year (quarterly). Best rate for competitive athletes and serious trainers.
5+ participants. Bring testing to your team. Contact us to arrange.
* Active BSF members receive $70 off the Tier 2 Signature package (member price: $229). Ask when booking.
What to Expect
From booking to your personalized training plan — four simple steps.
Book Online
Choose your package and select a time. You'll receive a full prep guide — what to avoid 24–48 hrs before, what to wear, and what to expect.
Meet Your Coach
Arrive at BSF Union Square. Your coach reviews your history and goals before fitting you with the PNOĒ wireless breath analyzer mask.
Take the Test
Complete your RMR and/or active VO2 max test on the treadmill or bike. Results are captured in real time — instant data, no waiting.
Get Your Plan
Sit with your coach for a full debrief. You leave with your score, personalized training zones, and a program to improve your results.
Book Your Metabolic Test
Slots are limited — testing is available Monday through Saturday by appointment. Book online or call us directly to discuss which package is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Guessing.
Start Knowing.
Your VO2 max is the most important fitness number you don't know yet. Let's change that — with clinical science, expert coaching, and a plan built around your biology.
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