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Fitness
VO2 Max Estimator
Estimate VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake) in ml/kg/min from a recent running performance — distance, time, and body weight. A field-test approximation of one of the most important cardiorespiratory fitness markers.
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Fitness
BMI Calculator
Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) — body weight in kg divided by height in metres squared — to screen for under/overweight categories. The most widely used population-level fitness and health risk metric, with known limitations for athletes and unusual body compositions.
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Key differences
| VO2 Max Estimator | BMI Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fitness | Fitness |
| Inputs required | 3 | 2 |
| Result | Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) | Your BMI |
| What it does | Estimate VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake) in ml/kg/min from a recent running performance — distance, time, and body weight. A field-test approximation of one of the most important cardiorespiratory fitness markers. | Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) — body weight in kg divided by height in metres squared — to screen for under/overweight categories. The most widely used population-level fitness and health risk metric, with known limitations for athletes and unusual body compositions. |