If you want to get fit and keep at it, you need the ultimate Vitality Cardio Fitness Guide. Because consistent and intentional exercise today leads to a healthier, stronger you tomorrow.
Start strong. Stay strong. How to thrive in 2025.
Do you know why most new year's resolutions don't last beyond January? It's because they often lack small, specific steps and rely too much on willpower alone. But by focusing on your Vitality Cardio Fitness Levels, you can increase your fitness the safe and easy way in 2025.
What is cardio fitness (and why should you care)?
Our research on cardiorespiratory fitness shows a clear link between cardio fitness, how long you'll live, and how many of those years you'll enjoy in good health.
You can measure your cardio fitness by tracking your VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen your heart, lungs and muscles use when you're exercising. The higher your VO2 max reading, the better your ability to use oxygen for longer when you're training, making it a key indicator of your current and future health and lifespan.
How to track your VO2 max
You can track your VO2 max by walking, running or cycling and tracking it with your Apple Watch, Garmin fitness device or Samsung fitness device. You can also book a Vitality Fitness Assessment with a biokineticist in the Vitality Wellness Network.
By discovering your Vitality Cardio Fitness Level, you'll:
- Understand how fit you are for your age and gender
- Earn up to 10,000 Vitality fitness points a year
- Have specific, measurable steps to increase your health and fitness.
The #1 tool to help you crush your exercise goals
Use your Vitality Cardio Fitness Level or VO2 max reading as a starting point to start strong and stay strong. We've developed a Vitality Cardio Fitness Guide with workout examples and targeted exercises to help you boost your cardio fitness based on where you're at currently.
Download your Ultimate Vitality Cardio Fitness Guide today:
In this workout guide, you'll discover various workouts for all fitness levels in three categories: endurance training, interval training and high-intensity interval training. You can do these workouts at home or at any of our fitness partners in the Vitality ecosystem:
- Get 75% off your Virgin Active or Planet Fitness local club fees
- Exercise anywhere with Vitality Fitness and book 2 free fitness classes a month, up to 24 a year.
- Get 20% off padel bookings on the Playtomic app.
- Run or cycle with Team Vitality and get 25% back on select race events.
- Do a free 5 km parkrun every Saturday and earn 300 Vitality points
- And so much more.
Live life with Vitality.
Before starting any exercise, please consult a with a healthcare professional to lower the risk of injuries. The guidance in this article is not a replacement for medical advice. Any activities you undertake based on this advice are entirely your choice and come with inherent risks. Discovery Vitality is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or health issues that may occur due to the information, products, or services obtained from this page, including workouts, training plans or information.