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VO2 Testing

The VO2 metabolic test is a cardiovascular and respiratory fitness assessment which will provide you with a customized interval heart rate training program. This test will allow you to train scientifically, and will yield optimal performance results.

Read more about our VO2 Testing.

Purchase a Combo Test package! We offer a discount to those who would like to purchase, at one time, an Intitial Benchmark Test and 2 Progress Tests, to be completed within 9 months from date of first test. This is an excellent way to stay motivated and on track as well as safe a little money too!

Interval Heart Rate Training Program

The customized training program increases your total calories burned, increases the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, increases your lean body mass, and increases your metabolic rate and keeps it up any longer than any "steady state" workout.

TWO page computerized test results and 4-week interval training program ready to take home with you upon completion of your appointment!

For those joggers and runners new to interval heart rate training, we can help you complete one of your first three cards. This is an on-site appointment, usually a 30 minute visit for $50.00. If you would like to add an additional 30 or 60 minutes of personal training also, we can accommodate you. Contact us for rates.

Sport Specific and Customized Programs

We offer programs specific to not only your sport, but also specific to your training calendar. We can ramp you up or taper you down; what ever you need! On-season or off-season requirements, we can address your training needs. We can design brick workouts for triathletes as well.

We also offer pre and post partum training programs, programs specific to help you complete your first 5K, or, if your physician has recommended you lose weight to decrease the possibility of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, our program is a safe place for you to start!

Pre and Post Partum Programs

Exercise is good, in general, for women during and after pregnancy. Each individual needs to speak their own obstetrician about her specific condition and pregnancy, of course, regarding any specific precautions and/or restrictions.

An opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Obstetric Practice states "recreational and competitive athletes with uncomplicated pregnancies can remain active during pregnancy," although modifications may be necessary. Some MD’s do not restrict pregnant women who were already exercising, unless there are contraindications. Other MD’s limit their patients to 30 minutes of continuous exercise, such as running, and to not exercise at a maximal level. It is wise to be careful for the best possible outcome of the pregnancy.

Exercise can ease most of the common complaints of pregnancy. It helps reduce backaches, increase energy, improve mood, posture, and circulation. It can increase flexibility, promote muscle tone, strength, and endurance. Exercise can also help women sleep better, and may help or treat gestational diabetes. It also strengthens the abdominal cavity which may improve a women’s ability to cope with the birthing process. Overall, activity approved by your MD can lead to a healthier pregnancy and ease the challenges of postpartum recovery.

VO2 Max Houston offers modified testing and specialized interval heart rate training for pre and postpartum women who are looking for a safe, individualized cardio program to follow to maintain or improve their fitness level during pregnancy or assist them in getting fit after pregnancy. We will consult your MD as necessary to fully understand your special needs as necessary and work with you and your physician in designing a cardio program that meets your needs and is in your best interest.

Body Composition Analysis

SEVEN site measurement with skin caliphers. Check out our computerized results ready to take home with upon measurment completion!

Determining your body composition helps you to make better decisions about the nutritional intake and exercise program that is best for meeting your goals. By exercising, you build new muscle, adding tone and shape to your body while reducing fat. This healthy change is not always reflected on the scale! That is one reason why it is a good idea to have your body composition measured.

Other reasons being knowledgeable about your body composition is a good idea and how it helps you to: optimize your athletic performance and evaluating effectiveness of your training regimen, assess the effectiveness of your nutritional intake and exercise intervention, establish your ideal body weight.

It is recommended to use your first measurement as a benchmark to then base your progress on with repeating measurements at regular intervals using the same technique.

How to Increase Your Lean Body Mass:

1. Interval Heart Rate Train
2. Eat More Protein
3. Strength Train with Weight
4. Hydrate
5. Eat soon After Exercising

Pricing

Some of our competitor's may offer only testing for $99, but we offer both testing and a 4-week interval heart rate training program that you can apply to your current cardio workouts for a very competitive price. Remember, "you typically get what you pay for" as the saying goes... Did you know you can load the interval heart rate training program you receive into your Garmin? How cool is that!?

Body composition services can be purchased as a single service or bundled with the VO2 testing/interval heart rate training program for a discount.