VO2max diagnostic in Munich Altstadt starting from 249€

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The Importance of Knowing Your VO2Max

VO2Max is the ultimate measure of your body's ability to utilize oxygen during intense exercise, serving as a primary indicator of your overall fitness and a predictor of long-term health. The process begins when you inhale, drawing oxygen into your lungs, where it enters the bloodstream. From there, it's carried to your muscles, which use it to create ATP—the fundamental energy currency for all physical movement. The greater your capacity to process oxygen, the more ATP your muscles can generate, explaining why your breathing rate increases with physical effort.

An elevated VO2Max score signifies exceptional efficiency across your entire cardiorespiratory system—your heart, lungs, and blood vessels are adept at delivering oxygen to your working muscles. This enhanced oxygen uptake results in greater energy production, directly boosting your athletic endurance, peak performance, and the speed of your recovery. For this reason, VO2Max is widely regarded as a critical benchmark for assessing cardiovascular health and overall vitality.

Symptoms of a Low VO2 Max

Consider a VO2Max test if you're experiencing any of the following indicators: 

  • Struggling with stamina
  • Getting tired too quickly during workouts
  • Feeling breathless from light activity
  • Taking a long time to recover post-exercise
  • Hitting a wall in your training progress

When Should You Test Your VO2 Max?

In preventive medicine, VO2Max is treated as a vital sign for longevity. We advise our clients to test annually to ensure their cardiovascular system remains robust as they age. This data-driven approach allows us to see exactly how your heart and lungs are responding to your current lifestyle. Starting with a lower value is not a setback, but rather a valuable starting point that offers the greatest potential for life-extending physiological improvements.

What is important for us?

Our priority is helping people feel their best at any age and supporting them in living longer, healthier lives. To achieve this, we focus on several core principles:

• Scientific Precision

• Personalization

• Prevention First

• Clarity & Guidance

• Long-Term Healthspan

• Trust & Transparency

Evidence-based Longevity in Berlin Steglitz

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.

Cost of VO2Max in Berlin Steglitz

The cost for VO2Max is based on the German healthcare pricing system (GOÄ – Gebührenordnung für Ärzte). A single VO2Max visit is priced at 249€. However, 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.