Using gas exchange analysis, VO2 Fit offers the following assessments
For further information or to book an assessment please use the contact us page or the link above right
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Assessment
Knowing your RMR is the foundation of weight management.
The RMR assessment is conducted whilst
relaxing comfortably in a chair and takes approximately 12 minutes. Your heart rate is continually monitored and your RMR
measurements are obtained by analysing the gas exchange (CO2 and O2) during
normal breathing. These measurements establish your
resting caloric requirement - the precise number of calories your body needs to
maintain its basic functions - and identifies from where the body is obtaining these calories, body fat or sugar. A lifestyle correction is applied to give the total number of calories needed daily to maintain weight. A report is produced outlining all the data necessary to know exactly what daily calorie deficit is needed to lose weight over a period of time. Any other calories used during the day, through physical exercise, can be calculated by undertaking the exercise metabolic rate assessment.
Exercise Metabolic Rate (EMR) Assessment
Knowing your EMR is the foundation of your cardiovascular fitness management.
The EMR assessment is comfortable and takes 8 to 12 minutes to complete. Using the same analysing equipment, it is performed
during a session on a treadmill, stationary bike, rower, elliptical trainer or other exercise
equipment. The assessor will start you off at a gentle pace and slowly increase your work rate until the required data is obtained. This does not involve an all-out effort. However, those clients who want to ascertain their max heart rate and VO2max, may exercise further. After a recovery period the assessment is finished.
The EMR data shows
Exactly how many calories you are expending at any given heart rate
More importantly, it will tell where those calories are coming from, body fat or sugars
It identifies your 'aerobic base' - the highest heart rate at which fat is the dominant fuel
It pinpoints your anaerobic threshold
It provides a measured VO2 score at max heart rate (HR), sub max HR and, more importantly, your anaerobic threshold
Using the data from both the RMR and EMR
assessments, a detailed analysis can be made of your unique metabolic profile. The assessor will provide you with a full report
that accurately identifies your aerobic fitness and optimal exercise intensity
levels. The report is used to create your own customized program that will help you to achieve your goals. Dependent upon those goals, your individualized program enables you to exercise
at the intensity levels at which you are most efficient in burning stored fat, improve your cardiovascular fitness or increase your anaerobic threshold. A retest enables you to track your progression through your unique metabolic markers.
CompuTrainer
For the serious cyclist or triathlete, VO2 Fit has a CompuTrainer (www.computrainer.co.uk).
Real time representation of power output, heart rate, current speed; real-time and average values
are given. Perfect your pedal stroke by using
CompuTrainer's SpinScan analysis Add structure and guidance to your training
with a 20 week training programme Great hill simulation, train for those Sportives Increase leg power Increase critical power Decrease recovery time
Training sessions on our CompuTrainer
lets you experience different courses from around the world. You'll be amazed at the realism of
CompuTrainer's 3D interactive graphics. Rolling Green Hills or Painted Desert
Scenery, curves, split screens, and panoramic helicopter views combine with
advanced computer algorithms to create the true "feel of the road".
CompuTrainer will improve your pedalling efficiency and increase your speed, period.
Drop VO2 Fit an email or call to discuss a session on this great bit of kit.
