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Lactate Profile:
 The lactate profile is the most important single physiologic marker. During a Lactate Profile we measure several of an athlete's responses to a range of exercise intensities. These include heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, blood lactate levels, and the intensity at which the athlete reaches the lactate threshold (LT). We then evaluate all of this information to give the athlete appropriate training zones. Training at the appropriate intensity can greatly improve your LT, which is an important predictor of sustained endurance performance. Multiple testing of LT can assess the effectiveness of your training over several months.
VO2 max:
VO2 max (aka maximum oxygen uptake) is an excellent indicator of aerobic fitness. VO2max is the fastest rate at which your body can use oxygen to make energy. The higher your VO2max is, the better your potential for endurance performance. Serial VO2 max testing can also help assess the effectiveness of your training on aerobic capacity. The FUEL Test: Fuel Use Evaluation with Lactate Profile: Have you ever wanted to know how many calories you actually burn when you exercise? The number of calories you use depends on how hard you exercise: the higher the intensity, the more calories you burn. But as the intensity changes, there is also a shift in the percentage of carbohydrate and fat used. The FUEL test measures how many calories your body needs for exercise at different intensities, as well as the proportion of fat and carbohydrate burned. As your fitness changes, so will the amount and type of fuel your body uses at any given effort. Therefore, repeat testing will help you scientifically monitor your progress. Your FUEL results will assist you in developing a personalized nutrition strategy to meet your goals for improved fitness, weight loss or to gain a competitive edge. Anaerobic Power (Wingate):
Anaerobic power is assessed during a 30-second test on a cycling ergometer. (The longest 30 seconds of your life!) Peak power output and average power output are determined during the Wingate test. This test measures your peak anaerobic sprinting performance. Supplemental Oxygen Training: The goal of supplemental oxygen training is to allow an athlete to train at the same intensity that they would do at sea level. Athletes use supplemental oxygen training sessions to improve their performance during interval training sessions, without suffering from the effects of higher altitude. Many athletes use supplemental oxygen training to prepare for sea level competitions or help peak their fitness.
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