Science to Sport
Personalised Coaching | Performance Testing & Biomechanics | Providers of ErgoFit
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PERFORMANCE PHYSIOLOGY WILL BETTER EQUIP YOU TO MONITOR AND IMPROVE YOUR RESULTS.
Cycling and running are a data-rich sports. Understanding your performance physiology will better equip you to monitor and improve your training. Using state-of-the-art equipment, together with experienced staff, we offer a range of performance testing products or solutions to suit the needs of all cyclists and runners, no matter their level of experience. A detailed report of your results is supplied with every test, allowing you to plan and execute your training with precision.
We use Cosmed metabolic carts with Lactate Plus analysers and strips to ensure the highest data quality. In addition, our Wahoo KickR ergometers allow cyclists to use their own bicycles to avoid the impact changes in biomechanics could have on the results. Our running tests are performed on a FFiTTech treadmill.
*Note that we are currently only able to offer Running Performance Tests at our laboratory in Girona.
CYCLING PERFORMANCE TESTS:
VO2 Max Test
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), peak power output (PPO) and metabolic thresholds have been associated with endurance performance and can be used to quantify training adaptions.
Height, weight and body fat percentage is measured. After a 10 minute self-paced warm up, the test begins at a low intensity and increases at a constant rate until exhaustion.
Fat Max Test
Training at the correct intensity ensures that the majority of energy is derived from fat. The Fat Max test determines the range or zone where fax oxidisation rates are maximal. Regular monitoring of this will show if your ability to use fat as a fuel source has increased.
Height, weight and body fat percentage is measured. After a 10 minute self-paced warm up, the test begins at a low intensity and increases at a constant rate until threshold.
Complete Metabolic Profile
A combined Fat Max and Lactate Accumulation Assessment (LAA) test. This test will determine if your training interventions have been successful – in addition to defining the intensities that allow you to target the metabolic pathways used to oxidise both fat and carbohydrates as fuel. Similarly, it will provide training at specific intensities where lactate increases to a level greater than baseline, but can still be maintained for prolonged durations. Targeting this zone, will assist in the positive shift of your lactate curve.
Complete Metabolic Profile / VO2 Max Combo
Our most comprehensive offering that provides you with a complete assessment of your performance physiology.
Height, weight and body fat percentage is measured. After a 10 minute self-paced warm up, we begin with a Metabolic Profile, the VO2Max Test is done after a short break.
Lactate Accumulation Test (LAA)
The Lactate Accumulation test will provide the training intensity where lactate has increased to a level greater than baseline, but can still be maintained for prolonged durations. Training in this zone, before a sharp rise in lactate concentration can result in a shift of your lactate curve.
Height, weight and body fat percentage is measured. After a 10 minute self-paced warm up, the test begins at a low intensity which increases every seven minutes until the intensity change results in a large change of lactate accumulation.
RUNNING PERFORMANCE TESTS:
At our lab in Girona, we offer the full spectrum of performance tests detailed above, to runners.
VO2 Max Test
Complete Metabolic Profile
Complete Metabolic Profile / VO2 Max Combined
Lactate Accumulation Test (LAA)
