V02 Max Testing

With technology and science advancing our forefront, athletes may now get very specific about how they train for events and maintain their bodies. Oxygen (Vo2) based testing allows for precise measurement of caloric expenditures and heart rate training protocols in correlation to sports performance and general fitness.

Asphalt Green’s Triathlon Training Institute encompasses much more than just testing. Our certified technicians take the time to explain the entire testing process and why it is so beneficial to the end user. Our technicians can also provide a consultation once the test is complete so that you thoroughly understand the results as well as how your body reacted to the exercise. Each athlete will also receive personalized heart rate training zones based off of their own unique anaerobic threshold as well as have the option of taking advantage of our training and coaching programs designed to meet your particular fitness needs and goals.

What a Vo2 Test will tell you-

1.       Individual Heart Rate Training Zones- From the VO₂ Max test we will determine heart rate training zones for recovery periods, endurance training and interval training. These zones are based of off each athlete’s UNIQUE anaerobic threshold and individual fitness level and genetics, not on age and gender like most charts.

2.       VO₂ at Anaerobic Threshold and Max- This is the amount of oxygen the athlete can utilize during aerobic and anaerobic exercise. With heart rate training programs we can increase the oxygen delivery and utilization. The higher the volume of oxygen available, utilized and delivered- the better the conditioned the athlete. If the athlete has a low VO₂ then we design certain workout programs for improvement. These workouts will be based on the athlete’s heart rate training zones and goals.

3.       Active Recovery Zone-The test will help prevent over training.  At the end of the 10-minute VO₂ Max test there is a two-minute recovery period to determine how well the athlete recovers. If the athlete doesn’t return to an aerobic heart rate within the two minutes then we would suggest recovery workout programs. Once the recovery time has improved then you can use the active recovery zone for true recovery between intervals or sport specific exercise. Without knowing the active recovery heart rate during intervals the athlete might not completely recover and the next interval will not be effective and you might possibly be over training them if they continue.

4.       Peak Heart Rate- The test will take the client to a workload that will push them to their VO₂ Max. The heart rate at this workload is called Peak; they can maintain this heart rate for 1-3 minutes depending on the type of workout they are doing. Knowing the athlete’s peak heart rate will help us design a program to improve cardiovascular strength without over training.

5.       Returning from injury- If an athlete is returning from an injury then the VO₂ base line will help gauge improvement.

6.       Personalized workout- From the test results we can determine what areas of the athlete’s cardiovascular program needs to improve. The programs can be any combination of endurance, improve recovery, cardiovascular strength, leg strength, speed, low intensity recovery or weight loss.

Bike or Run VO2 Max testing: $160/$150 AGTC member

Post-test Consultation: $50/$40 AGTC member

Testing is conducted by Exercise Phsyiologist Jason Goldberg (jgoldberg@asphaltgreen.org)

To schedule an appointment contact Lydette Keo @ (212) 369-8890 ext. 209 or email lkeo@asphaltgreen.org.

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	Cost:	160
	Schedule:	By Appointment only
	Location:	Asphalt Green, 555 East 90 Street