VO2 Fitness Testing
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VO2 Fitness Testing
Description
If you are looking to improve your performances at races or are interested in understanding how to train for a specific race then RG Active are able to offer you help on the first and arguably most crucial part of your training. If you want to be able to train effectively you must first understand physically where you are starting from.
RG Active are able to offer you the chance to undergo a Metabolic Fitness Assessment, which will provide you with all of the key physiological data needed to structure your training programme. A Metabolic Fitness Assessment is a test carried out, either on a stationary bike or a treadmill, in order to measure your metabolism of energy fuels during exercise, it monitors the volume of oxygen you breathe in and the carbon dioxide you breathe out. The result of this is that you are able to get an accurate picture of how your body works while exercising and what type of training is right for you. In the past the test has only been available to elite athletes due to cost and equipment issues, however recent advances in technology have enabled the equipment to be more readily accessible to everyone.
The test results will provide you with information including:
- Optimal fat burning heart rate zones
- Anaerobic Threshold (the point at which you begin to accumulate lactic acid) heart rate
- Maximum heart rate
- VO2 Max
All of this information is critical to your progress as a triathlete. If you are looking to make improvements for your racing you must:
- Improve your ability to use fat as an energy fuel
- Increase your Anaerobic Threshold (often seen as your maximum sustainable race pace)
- Increase your VO2 Max
With all of this data you will be better educated as to ow to structure your 2009 training programme and RG Active can work with you to do this.
RG Active are able to offer you the chance to undergo a Metabolic Fitness Assessment, which will provide you with all of the key physiological data needed to structure your training programme. A Metabolic Fitness Assessment is a test carried out, either on a stationary bike or a treadmill, in order to measure your metabolism of energy fuels during exercise, it monitors the volume of oxygen you breathe in and the carbon dioxide you breathe out. The result of this is that you are able to get an accurate picture of how your body works while exercising and what type of training is right for you. In the past the test has only been available to elite athletes due to cost and equipment issues, however recent advances in technology have enabled the equipment to be more readily accessible to everyone.
The test results will provide you with information including:
- Optimal fat burning heart rate zones
- Anaerobic Threshold (the point at which you begin to accumulate lactic acid) heart rate
- Maximum heart rate
- VO2 Max
All of this information is critical to your progress as a triathlete. If you are looking to make improvements for your racing you must:
- Improve your ability to use fat as an energy fuel
- Increase your Anaerobic Threshold (often seen as your maximum sustainable race pace)
- Increase your VO2 Max
With all of this data you will be better educated as to ow to structure your 2009 training programme and RG Active can work with you to do this.
Where
If you are looking to get your booked in for a test you can visit our London Gym:
- RG Active PT Gym, 1st Floor, Templeton House, Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SF, UK
To see a more detailed map for directions to the RG Active PT Gym CLICK HERE
For groups, teams or clubs of 5-8 people we do offer the opportunity to bring the test to your home, place of work, club house etc. We would require access to a stationary bike and/or a treadmill and we bring everything else. This option is available on request and we ask that you EMAIL US for further information on this particular option.
- RG Active PT Gym, 1st Floor, Templeton House, Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SF, UK
To see a more detailed map for directions to the RG Active PT Gym CLICK HERE
For groups, teams or clubs of 5-8 people we do offer the opportunity to bring the test to your home, place of work, club house etc. We would require access to a stationary bike and/or a treadmill and we bring everything else. This option is available on request and we ask that you EMAIL US for further information on this particular option.
When
The individual tests at the RG Active PT Gym in London can be booked by appointment Monday to Friday at a time to suit you.
For group, team, club bookings where we are coming to your chosen venue the dates and times need to be booked in advance and a full schedule for the number of people being tested is required in advance of the day.
Please EMAIL US if you would like to book yourself a VO2 Test
or call Dermott on 07887 520039.
For group, team, club bookings where we are coming to your chosen venue the dates and times need to be booked in advance and a full schedule for the number of people being tested is required in advance of the day.
Please EMAIL US if you would like to book yourself a VO2 Test
or call Dermott on 07887 520039.
Costs
- Each VO2 Test is £150.00
- This price includes the test itself and a full, in depth report that is sent to you within 24hrs after the completion of your test.
- We always offer a full explanation of the results immediately after the test and are happy to answer any further questions about your results should you require.
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