Preparing For Your Test / Payment

Thank You! We will be contacting you to schedule your test. Please read the following instructions or print this page for reference. You may make payment below.

We will conduct your test(s) using our new and state of the art metabolic testing equipment. It is a graded test that usually takes about 15 minutes. We will gradually increase your exercise intensity as the test proceeds until the equipment registers the necessary data. After the test is complete we will discuss the results with you. Total time is approximately one hour for Vo2 testing.

FTP Test

The functional threshold power test is a stressful test and will consist of a warm up protocol followed by a 20 min. "all out" time trial. The details of the test will be discussed prior but it is important to show up rested, hydrated, fueled, and mentally focused. It is recommended that you take a day off or have a light day of training, the day before your test. You may use your own bike or one of our 300PT power cycles.

VO2 / AT testing

You will wear a heart rate monitor (supplied) and a respirator mask that covers the nose and mouth. This is connected via hose to our testing equipment. The mask fits tightly to the face and must form a seal. Your run test will be performed on a treadmill and the bike test will be perfomed on your bicycle mounted on a stationary trainer, or a spin cycle.

To prepare for your test follow these protocols

Get plenty of rest the night before. Take the day off prior to test day or perform only recovery level work.
NO work outs the day of the test
No OTC medications test day, specifically decongestants or anti-histamines
Eat normally, with your last meal no sooner than 3 hours prior and come well hydrated.

What to bring:

Comfortable cycling or running apparel
If you are cycling, bring your shoes and bicycle (unless you would like to use our spin cycle for your test)
Change of clothes if you wish to shower and dress afterward

RMR testing

The test will last approximately 12 minutes, then the test administrator will discuss the results with you.
No caffeine 4 hours prior to the test
No OTC medications test day, specifically decongestants or anti-histamines
During the test you will placed in a comfortable position and a mouthpiece will be insterted into your mouth.
A nose clip will be placed over the nose to block airflow through the nose.
The patient may remove the nose clip or mouthpiece for 1-2 breaths during the test without affecting accuracy.
Patient must relax and breathe normally
For best results avoid exercising and eating 4 hours prior to your RMR test. This will have only a small effect on the test results.

Directions Most of our testing is performed at Body Pros Pysical Therapy in Alpharetta, Georgia. Our equipment is portable and we are able to conduct tests are various locations. If you have a group you would like tested, please let us know. Contact Us

Payment You may pay by cash, check, or charge on the day of the test or in advance below

FTP test $75

RMR test $55

VO2 / Anaerobic Threshold Test Single $125

VO2 / Anaerobic Threshold Test Double $210

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