VO2 Max: Age Trend
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Median treadmill VO2peak falls from 45.4 to 17.7 mL/kg/min for men and from 35.6 to 15.1 for women across ages 20-89.
VO2 Max Cardiovascular Trend
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VO2 Max Median Values
| Age | Male (mL/kg/min) | Female (mL/kg/min) |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 45.4 | 35.6 |
| 30-39 | 38.6 | 28.3 |
| 40-49 | 34.8 | 25.9 |
| 50-59 | 29.4 | 23.1 |
| 60-69 | 24.4 | 19.4 |
| 70-79 | 20.6 | 17.1 |
| 80-89 | 17.7 | 15.1 |