Aerobic fitness assessments
vo2 max assessment
What It Is:
Vo2max (or maximal oxygen uptake) is the gold-standard measure of your aerobic fitness -- it tells us how efficiently your body can take in, transport, and use oxygen during exercises. With VO2Master's portable analyzer, we can measure this out on the field, track, gym, or in-clinic - we won't need a big lab setup.
These sessions can take anywhere from 45-75 minutes in duration.
How It Works:
During the test, you perform a graded exercise protocol (on treadmill, bike, rower) while wearing a mask that samples your inhaled and exhaled gases.
The VO2Master device tracks your oxygen consumption in real time and sends this data to its app. From that data, VO2Master's software calculates your VO2 max and personalized heart rate/training zones, and other metabolic metrics.
Benefits:
- precision training: get customized training zones based on your actual physiology, not just generic formulas
- track real progress: you can benchmark your aerobic improvements over time - not just by how fast you go, but by how efficiently your body uses oxygen
- improved longevity and health: higher VO2 max is linked to better cardiovascular fitness, lower risk of disease, and improved quality of life
- versatility: useful for athletes, but also for anyone wanting to optimize heart/lung health or rehab smarter
Who It's For:
- Athletes looking to fine-tune performance, training intensity, and recovery
- Active individuals who want to understand their cardio fitness on a deeper level
- Anyone in rehab or recovering from injury who needs to safely re-build aerobic capacity
- Wellness-minded clients who are curious about their long-term health metrics, not just "how fast they can go"
resting metabolic rate (RMR) assessment
What It Is:
Your resting metabolic rate is how many calories your body burns while at rest - the energy required for your essential bodily functions (like breathing, circulating blood, and maintaining body temperature). Using the VO2Master analyzer, we can precisely measure your RMR to understand your baseline "calorie burn". These sessions are 30-45 minutes in duration.
How It Works:
You'll rest quietly (seated or slightly inclined) while wearing the light-weight mask connected to the VO2Master device. The test begins with a "settle-in" phase (~5-10 minutes) to allow your breathing to stabilize, followed by a measurement period (~10-15 minutes) of normal, relaxed breathing.
During the test, the VO2Master tracks the oxygen consumption and computes your resting energy expenditure (how many calories you burn at rest).
Benefits:
- personalized nutrition guidance: knowing your real RMR helps create a diet plan for weight loss, gain, or maintenance that's tailored to you
- accurate metabolic insight: rather than relying generic formulas or online calculators, this is a data-driven way to see how your body actually functions
- smart training & wellness planning: this measurement helps us design your training, recovery, and nutrition strategy based on your unique metabolic rate - not guesswork
Who It's For:
Anyone who wants a realistic, personalized look at their caloric needs, whether for fat loss, gain, or maintenance.
How to prepare for aerobic fitness assessments
VO2 Max Assessments
VO2 Max Assessments
VO2 Max Assessments
Avoid strenuous exercise 24-36 hours before test
Avoid eating at least 3-4 hours before test
Drink plenty of water 12 hours leading up to test
Do NOT consume caffiene, alcohol, or nicotine for 12-24 hours before test
Wear comfortable/workout clothes and bring appropriate footwear
Get adequate sleep the night before to ensure your body is well-rested
RMR Assessments
VO2 Max Assessments
VO2 Max Assessments
Arrive rested and relaxed (testing first thing in morning is easiest)
Do not eat or drink coffee/alcohol for 5 hours prior to test
Do not smoke/consume nicotine 2 hours prior to test
Do not participate in vigorous exercise/high intensity weight training 12 hours prior to assessment