VO2 Max: Age Trend
VO2 max declines approximately 8-10% per decade after age 30. Median values fall from roughly 42 mL/kg/min in the 20s to under 30 mL/kg/min by the 70s in men; women follow a similar trajectory at lower absolute values.
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VO2 Max Cardiovascular Trend
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VO2 Max by Age (ml/kg/min)
VO2 Max Median Values
| Age | Male (ml/kg/min) | Female (ml/kg/min) |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 42.5 | 35.2 |
| 34.5 | 40 | 32.3 |
| 44.5 | 37 | 29.5 |
| 54.5 | 35.2 | 27 |
| 64.5 | 31 | 23.5 |
| 74.5 | 26.5 | 20 |
| 85 | 22 | 16.5 |