VO2max analysis in Munich Schwabing starting from 249€

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What Your VO2Max Reveals About Your Overall Health

VO2Max measures your body's ability to utilize oxygen during intense exercise. It serves as an objective benchmark for your fitness level and a primary indicator of longevity. The process begins when you inhale, and your lungs transfer oxygen into your bloodstream. This oxygen is then carried by red blood cells to your muscles, which use it to create ATP—the body's essential energy source. ATP is what fuels muscle contractions for movement and effort. The more efficiently you can take in and use oxygen, the more ATP you can generate, causing your breathing to quicken during exertion.

A high VO2Max signifies that your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles are functioning together in a highly efficient manner. Your body is better at absorbing, transporting, and utilizing oxygen. This results in more available energy for your muscles, leading to enhanced endurance, superior performance, and quicker recovery. Consequently, VO2Max is regarded as one of the most crucial metrics for gauging cardiovascular fitness and overall long-term health.

Signs of a Low VO2 Max

A VO2Max assessment is recommended if you notice any of the following symptoms: 

  • Difficulty with sustained physical effort
  • Rapid fatigue during workouts
  • Becoming breathless from light activity
  • Extended recovery times after exercise
  • No improvement in fitness despite consistent training

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.