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The VO2max test is the criterion measure of aerobic power in athletes. See VO2max Test description. VO2 max tests do not have to be performed on a treadmill, as seen in the videos below.
Example of a seated arm-crank VO2 max test, performed by a quadriplegic.
The final stages of a kayak ergometer Vo2 Max test conducted over 1000m at the faculty of sports, Copenhagen Denmark. After the test a blood sample was taken for blood lactate analysis.
Cycle Ergometer Vo2 max test demonstration. Most of the video shows the subject set up with the face mask. Getting the mask on correctly is one of the most critical things when conducting a VO2max test.
A couple of professional cyclists performing a VO2max test. They are using their own bikes set up on rollers. The voice over gives a good description of what is going on.
A treadmill test of a guy named Ryan Spaulding who apparently reached 69.4 ml/kg/min. Quite a significant gradient is being used. Over the 4.5 minute video you see him step up in speed for each stage.
