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VO2 Max Testing
Clinical-Grade Metabolic System
Measure your fat vs. carbohydrate burn and get precise training zones — including VO2 Max, Sub Max, AT, AeT, and Peak VO2 — tested on gold standard mixing chamber equipment by a Kinesiologist.
COMING SOON: Same-day running gait assessment ($200) available with a Physiotherapist.
VO₂ Max Testing
$250 with Kinesiologist | 90 min (~15 min actual test)
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VO₂ Max testing using a mixing chamber technology is considered the Gold Standard of your aerobic fitness and respiratory health, which is highly correlated to quality of life and longevity. VO₂ Max testing provides a big picture view of your current fitness and potential, including personalized heart rate zones, fitness level, and recovery data, fitness level, and recovery data.
A unique feature of CardioCoach® is the presentation of substrate utilization: the ratio of fats versus carbohydrates burned throughout each heart rate level during testing. This is especially helpful for weight loss or refueling.
Whether you are a conditioned athlete or a beginner to fitness, a VO2 max fitness assessment can help. A vo2 max test begins with a mask fitting and heart rate strapped, then you will gradually increase the intensity of the exercise until anaerobic threshold is detected, which takes anywhere between 8 to 12 minutes. This test is available on any piece of cardio equipment, like a treadmill or a bike. You will receive valuable data including aerobic threshold, VO2 max fuel sources and target heart rate zones that you can apply in your exercise routine straight away.
What you get
VO2max score (Treadmill only at this time, Bike coming soon)
Heart Rate Zones for training (Zones 1-5)
Effective fat burn graph
Caloric Burn Rate
How to prepare
48 Hours prior to the test:
Refrain from engaging in new or strenuous exercise. Light training or rest are preferable.
Avoid alcohol or tobacco products.
Unless medically necessary, avoid beta-blockers, steroids & cold medications, as that may impact your aerobic performance.
*If you have experienced respiratory, gastrointestinal, or any other illness that has affected your exercise capacity within the two weeks leading up to your scheduled test, kindly contact us.
On the day of the test:
Do not consume caffeine for at least four hours before the test.
Refrain from consuming any food or drink with calories within two hours of the test.
Ensure that you drink sufficient fluids leading up to the test but refrain from drinking any fluids for one hour prior to the test.
Wear comfortable athletic shoes and workout clothes to the test.
Why get a VO2 Max test?
Heart Rate Zones
CardioCoach® uses Anaerobic Threshold and VO2 Max results to define workouts zones unique to each client.
Improve fitness
High VO2 Max levels have been associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
Fat Burn vs. Carb Burn
Get your substrate utilization: the ratio of fats versus carbohydrates burned throughout each heart rate level during testing. This is especially helpful for weight loss or refueling.