VO2 Testing

Your oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange are measured during your test.  Your VO2 at anaerobic threshold and peak are measured during the test.  Your heart rate at these two stages is also measured.  These measurements are used to identify your heart rate training zones and establish your fitness level.

The test identifies your heart rate zones to train within for optimal performance. The customized interval heart rate training program is the most efficient, effective way to train for proven results.

Increasing your anaerobic threshold is one of the main goals for cardiovascular training.  Your body has an intensity threshold.  Below the threshold it can supply adequate oxygen to your muscles. When you are below this threshold, you are working in your anerobic zone.  Above it, your body’s metabolism changes and the workout becomes anaerobic.  The point this change occurs is your anaerobic threshold.  AT is anaerobic threshold.

The higher the intensity you are able to train yet remain aerobic, the more calories you will burn.  A higher percentage of those calories will come from fat also. 

Training in your heart rate zones specific to your test results, that is below AT, at and above AT, and a combination of AT and your peak, are all necessary to continue to lose weight or improve your sports performance. 

VO2 Testing Results

Computerized test results are provided to you at the end of your test; including an objective summary and detail of each stage of your test. 

The results include:

• VO2 at AT and Peak
• HR at AT and Peak, as well as every 30 second stage of the test
• Total Calories burned per stage and how much kilocalorie per type of calorie (carb or fat) burned
• 2 minute Recovery heart Rate
• Overall Fitness Score
• Body Mass Index

The results are thoroughly reviewed with you as well as your training program.  Goals are also discussed and established and all of your questions are answered. We can follow your progress and adjust your program to assist with your success.