• CALCULATION
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPORTING
  • HUMAN

How to assess aerobic capacity with your AI

Connect your physiological data to your AI client to get oxygen uptake estimates. Your agent handles the math once you provide the test results.

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Short answer

How can I calculate VO2max from my cycling or step tests using AI?

You provide heart rate and workload metrics to your AI, which then runs specific physiological formulas to estimate your VO2max. This works for both YMCA bike protocols and standard step tests. You'll get specific ml/kg/min values.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your raw test numbers into aerobic capacity metrics.

CALCULATION

VO2max estimates

The AI uses your heart rate and workload data to produce ml/kg/min oxygen uptake values.

ANALYSIS

Protocol comparison

Your agent can compare results between different testing methods like cycling versus stepping.

REPORTING

Data summaries

Get a clean breakdown of your aerobic fitness levels based on the specific test performed.

HUMAN

Clinical validation

You must review the final estimates to ensure they align with your physical symptoms and actual performance.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

Your AI client acts as the calculator, taking your raw physiological inputs and running the necessary math.

  1. Input processing

    Your agent reads the heart rate, workload, and recovery time you provide from your session.

    calculate_ymca_bike

  2. Cycling estimation

    The AI applies the YMCA bike protocol formulas to your cycling data to find your oxygen uptake.

    calculate_ymca_bike

  3. Step test estimation

    For stepping protocols, the AI uses the recovery heart rate to determine your aerobic capacity.

    calculate_step_test

  4. Result delivery

    The AI presents the final ml/kg/min value directly in your chat interface.

    calculate_step_test

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the calculation process.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual test numbers, like heart rate or wattage.

VO2max Estimator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ICoFc8dLeb9mh3JWvsHLgl270C5Tvdt9UeFuV5Jv/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — VO2max Estimator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vo2max-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ICoFc8dLeb9mh3JWvsHLgl270C5Tvdt9UeFuV5Jv/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Calculate my VO2max using this YMCA bike data: [insert heart rate and wattage]

  • Run a step test calculation based on these recovery metrics: [insert heart rate data]

  • Compare my cycling VO2max estimate to my step test results from my spreadsheet

  • Based on my recent cycling test data, what is my estimated aerobic capacity?

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Start here

Connect VO2max Estimator once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI client access to these physiological tools. You can then paste your test data directly into any chat.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI perform a lab-grade VO2max test?

    No. The AI only provides estimates based on the mathematical formulas provided in the tools.

  • 02

    Do I need to upload a file for this to work?

    No. You can simply paste your heart rate and workload numbers directly into the chat.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my physical training plan?

    No. The AI only calculates the estimates; you are responsible for interpreting those numbers and adjusting your training.

  • 04

    Does it work with any heart rate monitor?

    Yes, as long as you can export or read the heart rate and workload data from your device to paste into the chat.

  • 05

    Can the AI calculate VO2max for a marathon runner?

    The tools are specifically designed for the YMCA bike and step test protocols, not running-specific field tests.

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