Ride Stronger, Live Longer: How Every High Ride Class Boosts Your VO₂ Max
You’ve probably heard the term VO₂ max tossed around by fitness pros, but what does it actually mean and why does it matter for your rides?
Let’s break it down.
What Is VO₂ Max?
VO₂ max measures how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise. Basically, how strong your heart, lungs, and muscles are at working together when you push your limits.
Think of it as your fitness engine.
The higher your VO₂ max, the more oxygen your body can use, the longer and harder you can ride, and the faster you recover.
Why It Matters
Even small increases in VO₂ max can reduce your risk of death by up to 50%. That means improving it isn’t just about riding stronger, it’s about living longer.
Better VO₂ max =
Improved endurance
Faster recovery
Stronger cardiovascular health
More energy for every part of your life
How High Ride Builds Your VO₂ Max
Every High Ride class is designed to improve your VO₂ max whether you realize it or not.
Our rhythm-based interval training pushes you through short bursts of high-intensity effort (hello, sprints + climbs!) followed by active recovery. That combo challenges your cardiovascular system, forcing it to adapt and get stronger over time.
Every pedal stroke, every push, it’s all building a fitter, more efficient you.
Track Your Progress with DexaFit Denver
You know we’re all about celebrating milestones and now you can measure your progress in real numbers.
We’ve partnered with DexaFit Denver to give all High Ride riders 50% off VO₂ Max Testing.
A VO₂ Max test gives you a detailed look at:
Your cardiovascular fitness level
How your body uses oxygen at different intensities
Your precise heart rate zones for training
How efficiently you burn fat vs. carbs for energy
It’s one of the most accurate ways to understand your endurance potential and track how much stronger you’re getting from the work you’re already putting in on the bike.
To receive 50% off your VO₂ Max test as well as DEXA scans and RMR, click here.
Ride. Test. Repeat.
Every time you clip in, you’re improving your VO₂ max and now, you can see it in action.
Train smart. Ride strong. Measure your progress.
Your heart (and future self) will thank you.
