In your Fitness Age calculation, you'll see an indication of how fit you are compared to the general female or male of the same age, for example "You are less fit than 75% of men your age".
You can improve your Fitness Age by earning 500 Fitness Points or more, three times per week. This will result in a higher VO2max over time. Depending on your fitness level, it may take weeks to months to start seeing bigger changes.
Tip: Use the Freestyle activity to track your daily activities like walking to work or walking the dog to earn more Fitness Points.
If you already have a high fitness level, for example a VO2max of higher than 45 ml/kg/min for men, or higher than 39 ml/kg/min for women, you may already have reached the lowest fitness age of 20 years old. You can still improve your VO2max by continuing to train. If you have reached an extremely high fitness level and VO2max, it is possible that more training will not result in an increase to your VO2max. Of course, training and gaining Fitness Points will still help you to maintain your Fitness Age, VO2max and good health.
As you become fitter remember to update your weight in your profile. A lower weight will improve your VO2max and your Fitness Age.
Hereditary factors can affect how your body responds to your training. Some individuals develop more or faster than others, and some may have difficulties in achieving significant fitness improvements.
Unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking or unhealthy eating may cancel out your training effects and exercise benefits.