VO2 Max Analysis

Your ability to utilize O2 is the single most important measurement to determine your overall health potential.

VO2 Max – Energy For Life!

The O2 you breath in has only one destination – your mitochondria – where it is converted to water, CO2 and ATP – energy!

Why is this so important? Mitochondrial function (and the energy they provide) is central to all processes in the body. Sub optimal mitochondrial function is the root cause of all chronic disease and the very process of ageing itself.

The primary goal at Core Naturopathics is to maximise your mitochondrial numbers and function. In the clinical setting, VO2/VCO2 testing is the only method capable of determining, evaluating and optimizing mitochondrial function. And if you don’t measure, you are left guessing.

If you are an athlete or 35 years and over, this is the test for you.

Talk to our practitioners or technicians today. Call now on 1300 855 008!

Your Personal Mitochondrial Health Report Card

Mitochondrial function starts to decline in your early 30’s and slowly by 55 years becomes noticeable to almost everyone.

At Core, you can find out not only your ‘metabolic age, but also your ‘mitochondrial age’ – a measure of how efficiently your mitochondria turn oxygen into ATP – the fuel of life! The goal here is to maintain youthful mitochondrial function longer.

We measure both your resting and active metabolic potential to reveal not only how well you are producing energy but how much.

Not testing VO2 max when wanting to know about your energy production potential is like a cardiologist not testing your blood pressure – if you don’t measure you are only guessing!

You don’t know if you have a problem? You don’t know how to solve the problem? And you don’t know if you are making any progress with your treatment?

Without precise metabolic insights, you’re limited to trial and error on weight loss, aging slower, or boosting performance potentially overlooking nutritional gaps, lifestyle factors, or the ideal therapy stack—often wasting time on therapies that don’t match your needs, leading to suboptimal results and a one-size-fits-all approach.

Discover your metabolic fingerprint with PNOE VO2 Max Breath Analysis—the gold standard per the American Heart Association, backed by 1,000+ peer-reviewed studies and clinical accuracy. This breath-based test measures your resting &/or active metabolic rate (AMR/RMR) and 23 critical biomarkers, plus nutrition & lifestyle factors, to quantify biological age, anti-aging potential, performance capacity and more.

Testing Options, Programs and Pricing

Our Metabolic Programs have three focus options with introductory pricing:

Weight Loss $115 – Resting (RMR test) and report, plus free Inbody580 BIA metabolic scan.
Longevity $225 – Active Ramp (AMR test bike) and report, plus a free Inbody580 BIA metabolic scan.
Performance $295 – RMR and AMR tests, reports, InBody580 scan + a free metabolic based nutrition plan designed for your biology and lifestyle.

The benefit of testing is the capacity to measure your individual markers that are specific to you. That way we can design a program with your unique fingerprint creating a targeted approach and focused care.

This allows us to determine which supporting therapy best suits your needs: Hyperbaric or HOCATT? PEMF or IMRS? Red Light or NANO VI? G-Force or IV Drip?—or a custom stack for focused, effective care.

How PNOE Works

PNOĒ operates through a straightforward, non-invasive process divided into resting and active phases:

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test: You wear a comfortable mask connected to the portable analyzer. At rest (e.g., sitting or lying down), the device measures baseline oxygen uptake and CO₂ output for 10 minutes. No eating, caffeine, or strenuous exercise for 3-12 hours prior to ensure accuracy.

Pinpoints calorie needs and fat-burn thresholds for custom meal plans; e.g., identifying if your body favours fats at rest prevents over-carbing; and autonomic nervous system function.

Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) or VO₂ Max Test: For performance insights, you exercise on a bike (with incremental intensity ramp-up). The mask captures real-time breath data, tracking how your body shifts fuel sources (fats vs. carbs) and handles increasing demands. This phase typically lasts 8-12 minutes.

VO₂ Max quantifies “biological age” (vs. chronological), guiding interventions to boost oxygen efficiency, energy production and health span. Also maps training zones, detecting limits in heart/lung/metabolism, and tracks progress—ideal for athletes looking to integrate with therapies like HBOT, red light or IV drips.

What PNOĒ Measures: Key Biomarkers

PNOĒ quantifies 23 biomarkers across metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and cellular systems, offering a 360° health snapshot. Here’s a breakdown of core metrics:

Biomarker	Description	Relevance
VO₂ Max	Maximum oxygen your body can use during intense exercise (mL/kg/min).	Gold standard for aerobic capacity; predicts biological age, longevity, and disease risk. Elite athletes score 60+; average adults 30-40.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)	Calories burned at rest (kcal/day).	Reveals baseline energy needs; e.g., a 64% fat/36% carb mix indicates healthy metabolic flexibility.
Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER/RQ)	Ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed (0.7-1.0).	Shows fuel source: ~0.7 (fat-dominant), ~1.0 (carb-dominant). Guides carb/fat intake for weight loss.
Metabolic Flexibility	Ability to switch between fat and carb burning.	Key for preventing metabolic disorders; low flexibility links to insulin resistance.
Ventilation Efficiency (VE/VCO₂)	Breathing efficiency during exercise.	Detects limitations in lungs or heart; useful for rehab.
Fat Burn Efficiency	Percentage of energy from fats at various intensities.	Optimizes training zones for weight loss (e.g., Zone 2 for max fat oxidation).

These metrics extend to nervous system and brain health via oxygen delivery insights, plus nutritional markers like macronutrient needs.

Pre-test Preparation

Pre-test prerequisites in addition to downloading PNOE app and filling out your details:

Fast except from plain water for at least 3 hours prior to testing (RMR test only)
No caffeine, tobacco or stimulating drinks for at least 3 hours prior to testing
Avoid intense exercise or any exercise of more than 1 hour 24h prior to testing
The resting test can be conducted any time of the day, however the retest should be conducted the same time of the day as the initial assessment
Continue medications as usual
Arrive at least 10 min prior to the test so you can be relaxed before the test