Good VO₂max for women aged 40–49
A good VO₂max for women aged 40–49 is around 26.7 ml/kg/min — the median. 41.7 ranks superior; 17 or below is poor. See the VO₂max calculator.
| Percentile | VO₂max | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | 17 | Poor |
| 10th | 18.8 | Below average |
| 25th | 22.1 | Below average |
| 50th | 26.7 | Good |
| 75th | 32.4 | Excellent |
| 90th | 38.4 | Superior |
| 95th | 41.7 | Superior |
Verified source: VO₂max reference percentiles by age & sex — Kaminsky LA, Arena R, Myers J — Mayo Clinic Proceedings, FRIEND Registry, "Reference Standards for Cardiorespiratory Fitness…" 90(11):1515–1523, Table 3 (2015 (measured treadmill CPX)). Reproduced verbatim and checked cell-by-cell. Every percentile cell reproduced verbatim from Table 3 ("Men/Women from FRIEND") and verified against the primary publication. The field-test estimation equations are public-domain published formulas (Cooper, Kline, McArdle, Uth, ACSM). Official source · Sources & methodology
Frequently asked questions
What is a good VO₂max for women aged 40–49?
About 26.7 ml/kg/min is a good, median (50th-percentile) VO₂max for women aged 40–49. 41.7 ml/kg/min ranks superior (95th percentile), while 17 ml/kg/min or below is poor.
What is the average VO₂max for women aged 40–49?
The median VO₂max for women aged 40–49 is 26.7 ml/kg/min — half score above it and half below (measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing in the FRIEND registry).