VO2 Max: Age Trend
Median VO2 max falls from about 42 mL/kg/min in the 20s to about 30 by the 70s in men; from 35 to 20 in women.
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VO2 Max Cardiovascular Trend
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VO2 Max Median Values
| Age | Male (ml/kg/min) | Female (ml/kg/min) |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 42.5 | 35.2 |
| 30-39 | 40.0 | 32.3 |
| 40-49 | 37.0 | 29.5 |
| 50-59 | 35.2 | 27.0 |
| 60-69 | 31.0 | 23.5 |
| 70-79 | 26.5 | 20.0 |
| 80+ | 22.0 | 16.5 |