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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

A Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) is one of the most advanced ways to assess how well your heart, lungs, and muscles work together under physical stress. Unlike standard tests done at rest, CPET measures your body’s real-time response to exercise, providing a detailed picture of your cardiovascular and respiratory fitness.

During the test, you exercise on a treadmill or bike while your breathing, oxygen use (VO₂), carbon dioxide production, heart rate, and blood pressure are monitored. This allows us to see how efficiently your body uses oxygen, how well your heart and lungs perform, and how quickly you recover after exertion.

Why CPET is valuable

  • Detects early signs of heart or lung disease before symptoms appear at rest
  • Measures VO₂ Max, the gold standard for aerobic fitness and longevity
  • Provides personalised data to optimise training, endurance, and recovery
  • Helps guide treatment and monitor progress in chronic conditions
  • Assesses surgical fitness and resilience for patients preparing for procedures

Who benefits from CPET?

  • Individuals with fatigue or breathlessness without a clear cause
  • Athletes seeking to optimise endurance, performance, and recovery
  • Patients with heart or lung conditions need close monitoring
  • Anyone focused on longevity, wanting precise insights into metabolic and cardiovascular health

In summary, CPET takes the guesswork out of understanding your fitness and heart-lung health. It provides the data needed to personalise your health, training, and longevity strategy—whether your goal is to prevent disease, recover optimally, or perform at your peak.

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