Preparing For Your Test

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We will conduct your test(s) using our new and state of the art metabolic testing equipment. VO2 tests are graded tests that involve 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 in detail with you, give you a print out of the results, and record them in our data base. Total time is approximately one hour for a single VO2 test or approximately 90 minutes for a double test. 

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.

Body Fat/Hydration State

 

 

• No special preparations are required for these tests