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VO2Max Testing In Dessau

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The Significance of Your VO2Max Score

VO2Max quantifies how effectively your body utilizes oxygen amid physical exertion. It serves as an objective measure of your fitness level and is the primary indicator of longevity. During breathing, your lungs absorb oxygen and transfer it to your bloodstream. Red blood cells then carry this oxygen to your organs and muscles. Muscle cells require oxygen to generate ATP, the body's principal energy currency. ATP supplies muscles with the power needed for movement and effort. The greater your capacity to absorb and use oxygen, the more ATP your body can create, which is why your breathing rate increases during strenuous activity.

A superior VO2Max score indicates that your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles are functioning together with exceptional efficiency: your system is better able to take in, transport, and make use of oxygen. This process delivers more energy to your muscles, which in turn boosts endurance, enhances performance, and speeds up recovery. For this reason, the VO2Max measurement is regarded as one of the most vital gauges of cardiovascular health and long-term wellness.

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Recognizing the Signs of a Low VO2Max

We strongly suggest getting your VO2Max tested, particularly if you experience any of the following symptoms: 

  • Diminished stamina
  • Fatiguing easily with physical activity
  • Breathlessness after minor exertion
  • Prolonged recovery time following exercise
  • Lack of progress in performance despite regular training

When to Consider a VO2Max Test

As the most critical marker for longevity, we advise testing it at least once annually to establish your baseline and pinpoint training requirements to improve your prospects for healthy aging. It serves as an excellent follow-up biomarker to determine if your cardiovascular and interval training has meaningfully impacted your longevity. VO2Max can help shape your aspirations and training emphasis. A lower initial score provides a significant opportunity for improvement.

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Our Guiding Principles

Our main focus is on enabling people to feel optimal at any age and assisting them in leading longer, more healthful lives. To accomplish this, we adhere to several foundational principles:

  • Evidence-Based Accuracy
  • Individualized Care
  • A Proactive Approach
  • Understandable Direction
  • Extended Healthy Lifespan
  • Reliability & Openness

At The Longevity Practice, our emphasis is on detecting risks with early, accurate diagnostics before they develop into health concerns. Rather than reacting to illness, we formulate transparent, customized plans to sustain long-term well-being. Our aim is to equip every patient with a profound knowledge of their own body and provide them with concrete actions they can implement immediately. With prevention and clarity as our cornerstones, we guide patients in constructing a longer, healthier life.

Next Steps

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Evidence-based Longevity In Dessau

In our practice, we rely exclusively on evidence-based methods and medical diagnostics that have been scientifically proven to make a difference. Our focus is on preventing the “four horsemen” of aging—cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration—rather than offering trends like epigenetic age tests or wellness drips. Our Prevention strategy addresses tailored exercises, nutrition, sleep, mental health and if necessary support by supplement and medication.

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Cost Of A VO2Max Assessment In Dessau

The cost for VO2Max Session is based on the German healthcare pricing system (GOÄ – Gebührenordnung für Ärzte). We encourage you not to stop at VO2Max test alone, but to begin your full Longevity Journey with us. Here is what our protocol looks like:

VO2Max Session
249€
Includes consultation, EKG, blood pressure management and spirometry
Duration: 1 hour
Full Diagnostic Visit
1,399€
Goal: Establish a data-driven biological baseline to unlock personalized peak performance and long-term health optimization.
Duration: 3 hours
Introduction Session
0€
Schedule a quick video call to learn more about The Longevity Practice services and approach.
Duration: 15 minutes

Testimonials

What our customers say about us

Tobias, 42 – VO2Max & Fitness
I always thought I was in good shape — until my VO2Max results proved otherwise. Now I’m training with a clear target and can feel my endurance improving week by week.
Elena, 31 – VO2Max & Fitness
I was that person who did 45 minutes of steady-state cardio every single day and couldn't figure out why my fitness had stalled for two years. My VO2Max test was a wake-up call—I was fit, but I had no 'top end' power. It took some uncomfortable interval training to move the needle, but seeing my score finally budge from 38 to 42 was the proof I needed that I wasn't just spinning my wheels anymore.
Thomas, 39 – VO2Max & Fitness
I’m not an athlete, and I have no interest in running marathons. But after reading about how VO2Max is a massive predictor of life expectancy, I got curious. My initial result was 'Below Average' for my age, which was a tough pill to swallow since I thought my weekend walks were enough. It’s been six months of more intentional, heart-rate-based training, and I can honestly say I don't get that heavy-chest feeling on the stairs anymore.
Maya, 26 – VO2Max & Fitness
As someone who loves heavy lifting, I always viewed cardio as a chore that would make me lose muscle. But I noticed I was gassing out during my higher-rep sets, not because my muscles failed, but because I couldn't breathe. Improving my VO2Max has actually made me a better lifter; my rest periods are shorter and my heart rate recovers so much faster.
Daniel, 46 – VO2Max & Fitness
With a high-stress job and two kids, I used to feel 'tired' all the time, which I assumed was just part of being in my mid-40s. Tracking my VO2Max showed me that my 'battery' was just small.