ATHLETE PERFORMANCE TESTING
What training strategy is best to hit your goals?
What are your training zones?
How much carbohydrates and sodium do you need?
What power or pace can you hold for your race?
We’ve got your answers.
Our assessments are typically performed at LB Endurance Lab. Some be done outdoors or at an alternate location that may suit you better, like a local running track or on your rowing erg.
Following every performance test, we review the results and provide specific recommendations for you to implement the findings. We ask a lot of questions about you and your goals so we can tailor the best solution to your needs.
VO2 Max (a.k.a. maximal aerobic capacity)
Want to know how fit you are right now?
This test measures an athlete’s maximum oxygen consumption during incremental exercise. VO2max reflects cardiorespiratory fitness and is an important determinant of endurance capacity during prolonged exercise.
VO2max is also a predictor of health and longevity.
The ramped testing protocol can be performed during cycling (on your own bike, or on our Wahoo bike) or by walking or running on our treadmill. The test takes 8-15 minutes plus 15-20 minutes to review the results.
Cost: $110
Lactate Threshold (LT)
Knowing your blood lactate thresholds can prevent over-training, and help you maximize your training time.
By some definitions, threshold is how hard you can consistently work for one hour. But a one-hour max effort is brutal (we know)! So we use a ramped protocol with lactate and HR measurements to find your threshold.
A LT test can be performed during cycling (on your own bike, or on our Wahoo bike) or by running on our treadmill.
The test takes 30-45 minutes, plus 15-20 minutes to review the results, which includes training zones by both heart rate and power (bike) or pace (run).
We provide recommendations specifically for your training goals.
Cost: $125
INSCYD Metabolic Assessment
INSCYD is the most advanced tool to analyze endurance performance, creating a full metabolic profile of an individual athlete, or a “metabolic fingerprint,” including
- aerobic capacity (VO2max),
- glycolytic capacity (VLamax),
- anaerobic threshold (LT),
- energy cost of locomotion,
- fuel contribution (fat vs. carbohydrate, lactate accumulation and recovery, aerobic vs. anaerobic energy contribution),
- and so much more!
The staged testing protocol can be performed remotely or at LBE Lab for cycling, running, rowing, paddling, skiing or swimming. The active assessment takes about 60 minutes.
The results review takes about 45 minutes. Results include your “metabolic thumbprint,” training zones and recommendations, plus fueling strategies for training and racing. We provide workout recommendations to achieve your goals, and can typically provide race result predictions.
Cost: $390
Remote testing (PPD) available.
sweat sodium analysis
Are you really a salty sweater? Do you suffer from cramping? How much sodium do you need to replace from exercise to maximize your performance and recovery?
With this active, non-invasive test, we can measure your sweat’s sodium concentration to improve your hydration strategy. No more cramps or post-race headaches!
We’ll suggest hydration and intake strategies that best meet your active needs.
This assessment is best performed in ‘like’ racing or training conditions.
Cost: $75
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
How many calories does your body need every day? Are you eating enough?
Resting or Basal Metabolic Rate reflects the lowest rate of a person’s energy expenditure necessary to maintain basic body functions. We use indirect calorimetry to assess your body’s RMR, versus a generic calculation based on external body measurements.
This is the easiest test ever! Show up fasted overnight, kick back in a chair, and relax for 15 minutes. Breathe through a special mask, and the equipment does the rest.
Post-test, we’ll discuss your RMR, minimal daily caloric intake and how to use this information to achieve your health goals.
Cost: $75
Testing Packages
Of course, a legit badass trains smarter while saving time and money. We offer packages of specific tests, carefully designed to give you all of the right information to achieve your goals faster. Check out our Assessment Packages.
Some Packages can be done in one visit, while others may require an additional session.