Metabolic equipment is useful in determining an individual's resting metabolic rate, ventilatory threshold, and maximal VO2. The device works by measuring an individual's expiratory gases to determine O2 and CO2 output, which gives insight into what type of fuels (carbohydrates or fat) are being utilized and how much energy a task requires.
TESTING OFFERED
Ventilatory Threshold Test
- This is a graded exercise test that measures how breathing changes as intensity increases
- Identifies where the body shifts from primarily aerobic metabolism to increasing anaerobic contribution which would be the ventilatory threshold
- A metabolic mask, nose clip, and heart rate monitor will be worn to track ventilation and heart rate
- Running, cycling, or other exercise forms can be tested
- Test provides information to determine individualized training zones based on heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, and power(watts) or speed (mph)
- Set up and exercise test will lasts ~30-45 mins
VO2 Max Test
- This is a graded exercise test that measures how breathing changes as intensity increases
- VO2 max is the point in which one's body cannot properly consume and use oxygen effectively
- Exercise intensity increases throughout the test until failure*
- A metabolic mask, nose clip, and heart rate monitor will be worn to track ventilation and heart rate
- Running, cycling, or other exercise forms can be tested
- Set up and exercise test will lasts ~25-30 mins
* An individual over the age of 45 cannot be taken to failure, but instead a submaximal value and our clinicians will provide an estimated max value
Lactate Threshold
- This is a graded exercise test that measures lactate levels in the blood
- Lactate threshold is when the body can not use lactate at a fast enough rate so the blood goes into acidosis
- A heart rate monitor will be worn throughout testing
- A finger will be pricked to release blood for the lactate measurement in intervals of three minutes throughout the test
- Running, cycling, or other exercise forms can be tested
- Test provides information to determine individualized training zones
- Set up and exercise test will last ~30-45 mins
In order to schedule or ask questions on any of these exercise tests, please email [email protected]
