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VO2Max Testing In Freiburg

Fast appointments (self payers or privately insured patients only)

Online doctor consultations and testing at our office in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

On-demand coaching from doctors for your current problems, needs and healthspan goals.

The Significance of Your VO2Max Value

VO2Max serves as a measure of how effectively your body utilizes oxygen amidst physical exertion. It is an objective metric of your fitness level and the primary indicator of longevity. During breathing, your lungs draw in oxygen and deliver it to your bloodstream. This oxygen is then transported by red blood cells to your organs and muscles. Oxygen is essential for muscle cells to generate ATP, the body's principal energy source. ATP supplies the power muscles require for movement and effort. The more oxygen your body can take in and use, the more ATP you can produce, which is why exertion causes you to breathe more rapidly.

A superior VO2Max score signifies that your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles are collaborating with remarkable efficiency: your body excels at absorbing, transporting, and using oxygen. This process delivers greater energy to your muscles, thereby enhancing endurance, performance, and recovery. Consequently, the VO2Max measurement is recognized as one of the most vital indicators of both cardiovascular fitness and long-term wellness.

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Recognizing the Signs of a Low VO2Max

We strongly suggest a VO2Max test, especially if you experience any of the following symptoms: 

  • Limited endurance
  • Fatiguing easily during physical activity
  • Breathlessness with minor exertion
  • Prolonged recovery after exercise
  • Stagnating performance in your training

When Should You Consider a VO2Max Test?

Given its role as the key indicator for longevity, we advise testing your level at least once a year to determine training needs and improve your prospects for healthy aging. It serves as an effective follow-up biomarker for evaluating if your cardio and interval workouts have meaningfully impacted your longevity. VO2Max provides direction for your goals and training emphasis. A lower starting value offers an excellent chance for significant improvement.

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Our Core Principles

Our main goal is to help individuals feel their absolute best regardless of age, guiding them toward living longer and healthier lives. To realize this, we adhere to several foundational principles:

  • Scientific Accuracy
  • Individualized Plans
  • Preventive Focus
  • Clear Guidance
  • Prolonged Healthspan
  • Transparent Partnership

At The Longevity Practice, our focus is on detecting risks before they evolve into health issues by using early, precise diagnostics. Instead of merely reacting to illness, we formulate clear, customized plans aimed at sustaining long-term wellness. Our objective is to furnish every patient with a profound understanding of their body, accompanied by practical actions they can implement immediately. With prevention and clarity as our cornerstones, we assist patients in creating a longer, healthier existence.

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Evidence-based Longevity In Freiburg

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 Freiburg

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.