Metabolic Testing ROI Calculator

Find out how much revenue VO2 max and RMR testing can add to your business. PNOĒ operators charge $250+ per test and typically see ROI within 1-2 months. Enter your prices and test volume below to see your break-even point, profit and ROI.

23 biomarkers · 8-minute test · Lab-validated (98% accuracy vs COSMED Quark CPET) · Trusted by Equinox, Four Seasons and Remedy Place

What the calculator shows

  • Monthly revenue from VO2 max, RMR and bundled services
  • Your break-even point in tests per month
  • Profit, margin and net ROI
  • A downloadable PDF summary for internal planning

What can you charge for a metabolic test?

ServiceTypical price
RMR test~$100
RMR test + nutrition plan~$250
VO2 max test + training plan~$450
Annual revenue per client (with retests)$1,500+

Who it’s for

Gyms, personal trainers, longevity and functional medicine clinics, dietitians, physiotherapists and sports performance coaches who want to add a high-margin service and keep clients coming back.

How much can I charge for a VO2 max test?

PNOĒ operators typically charge $250+ per test. A VO2 max test with training zones is often priced around $450.

A standalone RMR test is around $100, or about $250 bundled with a nutrition plan.

Most PNOĒ operators see ROI within 1–2 months.

Quarterly retests turn a one-off test into an ongoing program, worth $1,500+ per client per year.

An independent study found r = 0.98 agreement with the COSMED Quark CPET lab cart (Tsekouras et al., 2019).

Test duration is 8 minutes for an RMR test and 10-12 minutes for a VO2 max test.