Bruce Protocol VO₂ Max Calculator
This calculator estimates VO₂ max using the Bruce Protocol treadmill stress test. It measures cardiovascular endurance based on exercise duration and provides an approximation of oxygen uptake (mL/kg/min), helping athletes and clinicians evaluate heart and lung fitness.
Bruce Treadmill Stress Test Estimator
Bruce Protocol VO₂ Max Calculation Formulas
Where:
- $$TTT$$ = total time on treadmill in minutes (including partial stages)
- $$VO2 maxVO_{2\ max}VO2 max$$ = volume of oxygen consumed per minute per kg of body weight
The Bruce Protocol is a standardized treadmill test designed to evaluate cardiovascular health and aerobic endurance. Each stage lasts 3 minutes, with incremental increases in speed and incline. The calculator determines estimated VO₂ max, a key metric of physical fitness, using time duration and gender-specific formulas. It’s commonly used in fitness assessments, sports medicine, and cardiology to gauge how efficiently the body uses oxygen under stress.