Great for the athlete who wants more detailed testing information. (Athletes desiring heart rate data should bring their own heart rate monitor (ANT+ chest strap compatible models preferred.)Įxercise VO2 & Lactate Threshold (2 hours) Functional Threshold Power is calculated as 95% of the average power from the 20-minute all-out effort. After a 20-minute warm-up, the subject rides as hard as possible for 20 minutes with heart rate and power data collected. This test is performed on your own bike on a Computrainer.
Heart rate and workload monitored during the test are used to create accurate individual heart rate and power or pace training zones.Ĭomputrainer Field Test (Functional Threshold Power Test) (75 minutes)Īn FTP test determines the maximum average wattage (power) a cyclist can sustain for one hour. The subject breathes through a mask while the analyzer measures the total amount of air inhaled and exhaled and determines the total amount of calories utilized and the percentage of calories coming from fats and carbohydrates. During an Exercise VO2 test, the subject performs at increasingly harder workloads until they can no longer continue. VO2 is measured as milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight (ml/kg/min) and is one factor in determining an athlete's capacity to perform sustained exercise. Resting Metabolic Rate establishes baseline caloric expenditure and is useful in calculating caloric intake for weight management.Įstablishes the maximum amount of oxygen (Max VO2) an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise. The subject sits quietly, breathing through a mouthpiece while the analyzer monitors the contents of air inhaled and exhaled until the analyzer has collected a representative sample, usually about 10 minutes. This test determines how many calories a person would use at rest during a 24-hour period. *Athletes desiring heart rate data should bring their own heart rate monitor (ANT+ chest strap compatible models preferred). The test continues until the subject reaches Lactate Threshold. Heart Rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion, and pace (or power) are monitored and recorded every minute during the test. During this graded exercise test, the subject works at increasingly harder workloads with a finger prick blood sample collected at the end of every stage. This represents the highest intensity and athlete can sustain for extended periods of time. Physiological Test Descriptions Lactate Threshold Testing (75 minutes)ĭetermines the Lactate Threshold, the point at which the body starts to produce lactic acid faster than it can be cleared.
These tests also provide the necessary components to assess current form and fitness, and create training zones based on heart rate and power. Athletes gain specific knowledge about their training status, aerobic capacity and energy expenditure. Chelsea Piers Fitness is equipped with VO2 Max and Blood Lactate testing capabilities, which offer endurance athletes a crucial look at their current fitness and athletic potential.