VO2 Max Testing · Physician-led care team

One of the strongest predictors of
how long you stay capable.

VO2 max measures how well your lungs, heart, and muscles work together under real effort. It’s one of the strongest markers of healthspan and disease risk we have, and you don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from knowing yours.
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Available in Columbia, MO and Leawood, KS. Fifteen to twenty minutes, done in-office.
What The Test Measures

Six numbers most
people never get to see.

A standard physical doesn’t touch any of this. It’s the difference between guessing at your fitness and having an actual baseline.

Peak Aerobic Fitness

Your true cardiovascular ceiling, measured under load rather than estimated.

Ventilatory Thresholds

Your VT1 and VT2, the points where your breathing shifts as effort rises. We use them to set your training zones.

Heart Rate Training Zones

Your real zones, not a generic age-based formula.

Oxygen Efficiency

How efficiently your body converts oxygen into usable energy.

Cardiopulmonary Response

How your heart and lungs respond under stress, similar to what a cardiopulmonary exercise test captures.

Breathing Efficiency

How your ventilation and breathing rate respond as effort increases.
VO2 Max Testing at The Longevity Clinic

You don't have to be training
for a marathon to benefit.

Whether you’re training for an event, rebuilding your strength after a rough stretch, or just want more energy to get through your day, VO2 max testing is one of the most direct ways to understand your body’s performance and longevity potential.

Testing is administered at our Columbia and Leawood locations on clinical-grade equipment, using the same protocol used in performance labs nationwide. Every appointment is booked and coordinated directly through our own team.

What To Expect

Fifteen to twenty minutes, start to finish.

  • A chest strap monitors your heart rate throughout.
  • A lightweight mask-mounted analyzer, the VO2 Master, measures your oxygen consumption breath by breath.
  • You walk or cycle on a treadmill or stationary bike as intensity gradually increases.
  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes.

Before your appointment.

For VO2 Max testing alone, avoid food, caffeine, and stimulants for at least three hours beforehand. If your visit includes the RMR test, fast for at least six hours so the thermic effect of food has fully cleared and your resting numbers are accurate. Stay hydrated either way, and skip strenuous exercise the day of your test.

Pricing

Most patients get more
value doing both together.

VO2 max tells you how well your body uses oxygen under exercise. RMR tells you how many calories your body burns at rest. Together, they’re the two numbers our coaching team uses to build your training and nutrition plan.
Cardiovascular Fitness
VO2 Max Test
 

$250

One-time, in-office.
  • Peak aerobic fitness and ventilatory thresholds
  • Real heart rate training zones
  • Results reviewed with you the same day

Best if you already know your resting metabolic rate.

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RECOMMENDED
The Full Picture
VO2 Max + RMR Bundle
 

$299

One-time, in-office. Both tests, one visit.
  • Everything in the VO2 Max test
  • Your resting metabolic rate
  • A complete metabolic and cardiovascular baseline

The most useful starting point for most people. Requires a 6-hour fast.

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Metabolic Baseline
RMR Test
 

$75

One-time, in-office.
  • Calories burned at rest, measured directly
  • Calibrated to your body, not a formula
  • Used to set your nutrition plan

Best if you already have a recent VO2 max result. Requires a 6-hour fast.

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Why This Is Step One

Most clinics reserve this for athletes.
We start here with everyone.

How well your body uses oxygen tells us a great deal about your cardiovascular efficiency and disease risk. Combined with DEXA body composition and a sleep study, it helps us set accurate heart rate zones, catch hidden imbalances, and build a plan around your actual physiology rather than an estimate.

More Energy and Endurance

Feel stronger and more resilient in everyday life, not just during a workout.

Heart and Brain Protection

Better oxygen delivery supports cognitive performance and lowers cardiovascular risk.

A Blueprint for Longevity

Track one of the most accurate predictors we have of your future healthspan and lifespan.

Break Through Plateaus

Make measurable progress with a training plan built around your actual data.

Train With Real Zones

Use your own heart rate zones instead of a generic age-based estimate.

Catch Hidden Issues

Reveal inefficiencies in heart, lung, or metabolic function early.

What You’ll Receive

Numbers you can actually use.

  • A clear baseline for your cardiorespiratory fitness
  • Specific heart rate targets for endurance and recovery
  • A plan built around your results to improve your oxygen efficiency over time

VO2 max and RMR results are often the starting point for patients who go on to enroll in The Reserve Program, where Dr. Jarbou builds a full plan around your results.

Common Questions

Answers before you ask.

Not at all. The test is scaled to your fitness level and guided by trained staff. It’s safe and non-invasive.
Your aerobic capacity, heart rate training zones, ventilatory thresholds, and cardiovascular performance. It often surfaces early issues a standard physical misses.
A stress test measures heart rhythm under exertion. VO2 max testing goes further, tracking oxygen use and breathing, breath by breath for a more complete picture.
For VO2 Max testing alone, avoid food, caffeine, and stimulants for at least three hours beforehand. If you’re also doing the RMR test, whether on its own or as part of the bundle, fast for at least six hours so the thermic effect of food has fully cleared. Stay hydrated, skip exercise that day, and wear comfortable athletic clothing.
Yes. We review your results with you the same day and apply them directly to your plan.
No. All care with us is out-of-network and self-pay.
We use your test results to set heart rate training zones based on your measured ventilatory thresholds.

Get your baseline before you
guess at another training plan.

Call us to book a test, or start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call if you’re not sure which test is right for you.
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Or call 573-968-6822