VO2 Max Testing in San Francisco
4 labs · $175 to $285, median $250
These are independent, third-party labs. PEAKVO2 is an interval training app and does not provide VO2 max or metabolic testing itself.
Perform for Life SF — Run Lab
1700 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Performance coaching studio with a dedicated Run Lab offering treadmill-based VO2 max and RMR testing for runners and endurance athletes.
SF State University — Exercise Physiology Lab
1600 Holloway Ave, Gym 111, San Francisco, CA 94132
University-run exercise physiology lab offering professionally administered VO2 max testing at the most affordable price in the city.
UCSF Human Performance Center
1701 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Clinical-grade VO2 max testing with metabolic analysis at one of the top research hospitals in the US.
VO2 MAX SF
323 Octavia Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94102
Dedicated metabolic testing studio in Hayes Valley offering VO2 max and RMR testing with personalized heart rate zones and performance reports.
Checked: November 2026
Questions about testing in this city
Where can I get a VO2 max test in San Francisco?
This directory lists Perform for Life SF — Run Lab, SF State University — Exercise Physiology Lab, UCSF Human Performance Center and VO2 MAX SF. Each entry is an independent provider with a gas exchange test.
How much does a VO2 max test cost in San Francisco?
Published prices run from $175 to $285, with a median of $250 across 3 of 4 labs. The lowest is at SF State University — Exercise Physiology Lab.
Can I test on a bike or a treadmill in San Francisco?
On a bike: VO2 MAX SF. On a treadmill: Perform for Life SF — Run Lab and VO2 MAX SF. Test on the one you train on, because your zones differ between the two.
Our VO2 max testing guide explains what happens, how to prepare and what you get.