Physiology

We make state-of-the art, applied sport science analyses accessible to anyone interested in optimizing their health and performance.

SCIENCED EXERCSISE PHYSIOLOGY SERVICES

We serve as a community resource for evaluating and monitoring your health, fitness and performance​.

SCIENCED Athletics sport scientists and exercise physiologists provide a variety of applied sport science assessments using validated methods and state-of-the-art technology. Each metabolic assessment is performed using our state-of-the-art AEI Technologies Max 2a Metabolic Measuring System.

Lactate Threshold Step Test

The lactate threshold has been shown to predict endurance performance and can be very sensitive to specific training. If the test is repeated every 8-12 weeks it will also show the effectiveness of your training.

During the assessment, your blood lactate levels and heart rate will be measured, as the test progresses from easy to hard. The appointment takes approximately 60 minutes and can be conducted on a cycling ergometer or treadmill. After determining a lactate profile, we will provide accurate training zones based on both heart rate and power output (W) or speed.

  1. Training Thresholds – Heart Rate, Speed / Power
  2. Aerobic and Anaerobic Thresholds
  3. Maximum Aerobic Speed / Power

$195

For a more detailed understanding of your cardiorespiratory response to exercise add on a V02max test to your lactate threshold step test..

Contact us for group / team rates.

V02max

VO2max is the maximum amount of oxygen the body can consume to produce energy, which is directly related to performance. Using the PNOĒ system, we will take you through a progressive and individualized exercise test. Using this data, we will provide actionable recommendations for you to improve your training and / or inform your diet.

This is a rigorous test recommended for individuals who are serious about understanding their cardiovascular and metabolic fitness. The assessment takes approximately 45-60 minutes and can be conducted on a treadmill or on your own bike trainer either in house at SCIENCED Athletics or in your own home. You will receive a report outlining specific information about your current physiological status, as well as recommendations to help our performance nutritionists and strength and conditioning coaches to design training and nutrition plans to optimize your performance.

Your report will outline:

  1. V02max
  2. Ventilatory (VT1 & VT2) Thresholds
  3. Maximum Aerobic Speed / Power
  4. Training zones
  5. Metabolic Contributors to Training Intensity (Carb vs Fat)

$195

For a more detailed understanding of your metabolism and physiological response to exercise add on a lactate profile to your V02max test.

Contact us for group / team rates.

Lactate Threshold Step Test with V02Max

In addition to the measurement of blood lactate, this assessment also measures metabolic and ventilatory data during incremental exercise.  Gas exchange will be measured using a metabolic cart to determine oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. This assessment combines the Lactate Threshold Step Test with the VO2Max test for the most comprehensive metabolic assessment. This appointment takes approximately 60 minutes and can be conducted on a cycling ergometer or treadmill.

What’s Included:

  1. V02max
  2. Ventilatory (VT1 & VT2) Thresholds
  3. Lacate (Aerobic & Anaerobic) Thresholds
  4. Maximum Aerobic Speed / Power
  5. Training Zones
  6. Metabolic Contributors to Training Intensity (Carb vs Fat)

$250

We can create custom packages of any oservices to best inform your health and training. We can also create custom packages with any other SCIENCED Athletics service. Let us know what you require and we can custom build that package for you!

RESTING METABOLIC RATE (RMR)

Wondering if your current diet matches your performance goals? At SCIENCED Athletics, our resting metabolic rate assessment uses state of the art gas analysis to directly measure you RMR.

The key to losing weight safely and effectively is to eat enough nutrient-rich foods to stay above your RMR, but below your daily caloric needs. This test is the most precise way to find out exactly how many calories you need to eat in order to reach your goals, whether for weight loss, weight gain, or optimal fueling for performance. During this test you will rest in a comfortable position for 15-20 minutes while breathing into a mouth piece. You will receive a detailed report outlining:

  1. The fuel sources your body uses during daily activities
  2. Your metabolic health
  3. Your nutrition requirements based on your metabolic rate and fitness goal.

$150