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TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE SERVICES SPORTS SCIENCE PHYSIOLOGY TESTING We have teamed up with St Mary's University College's sports science lab, one of only 5 UKA and EIS endorsed labs in the UK, to offer a range of testing options to help you monitor and get the most out of your training. Tests include: VO2max, blood lactate threshold testing, body composition (skin folds etc) and monitoring tests through the season or during you preparation. Many people train and compete in a wide variety of sports, at many different levels. However, one thing that unites us all is the desire to improve our own performance. This may be achieved through adjusting your training programme, either to improve the quality or quantity of training you do, or even both. A few hours spent undergoing some physiological tests in a performance laboratory will provide you with all the key information you need to develop your training programme in a scientifically based method. |
Full test: Lactate threshold and VO2 max test: Assessment of lactate threshold The test involves progressively increasing exercise (running, cycling or rowing) intensity over 6-8 stages, each stage lasting for periods between 3-4 minutes. At the end of each stage a small blood sample is taken from the ear or fingertip to assess blood lactate concentration. This serves to identify the point at which lactate production exceeds lactate clearance; known as the 'lactate threshold'. Heart rate monitoring is quite often performed in conjunction with this test Assessment of VO2max The test lasts between 8-12 minutes and involves progressively increasing exercise intensity every minute until the individual becomes exhausted; in order to assure maximal oxygen consumption is attained. During the test oxygen consumption is continuously measured along side heart rate. These two tests are the most common tests performed and are suitable for individuals involved in endurance sports. The purposes of these tests are; a) identify individual lactate thresholds, this helps identify more accurate training zones and/or heart rate training zones; b) identify your maximal oxygen consumption (aerobic fitness), again helpful in the development of training programmes. Haematology: Shortly after arriving for your consultation and before the lactate threshold and VO2max test begin two small blood samples are taken to measure aspects of your blood. The first sample is used to assess haemoglobin concentration. A small second sample is taken at the same time and this is used to measure the percentage of red blood cells in your whole blood; called haematocrit. Haemoglobin and haematocrit are both very important for carrying oxygen within red blood cells and is therefore very important for endurance sports. |
Repeat tests: To maximise the benefits of undergoing physiological testing we recommend that a repeat test (full) is done within a year of the original test. This will give you greater information about training adaptations that have occurred during that time. The timing of these tests can be arranged in conjunction with us, based on finding appropriate time in your training/competition cycle. Monitoring of training: This test lasts approximately 40 min and comprises performing a training session at 'threshold' in the laboratory and taking 3 small blood samples during the test. Monitoring of training can also be performed outdoors, normally based around an interval type session; again small blood samples are periodically taken depending on number of reps in the session. During both tests heart rate is continuously monitored and recorded. These tests can be performed a number of times over a short or long period of time, depending on where you are in your training cycle. The purpose of these tests is to systematically assess the progression of your training load. Using the measures of blood lactate taken during the test and increasing the intensity of training to match changes in blood lactate achieve this. This insures you are not increasing training to quickly or to slowly, therefore optimising your training programme. Individual tests: The physiological laboratory based tests can be performed separately if required, along with other physiological tests not mentioned. For further information on these tests and to help you decide which test(s) is most appropriate for you, please contact one of our staff at Move Physio. We look forward to helping you get the best out of your training programme. |
Move Physio and Rehab Clinics in conjunction with St Mary's University College now recommend the following tests for sports men and women of all abilities who wish to improve their performance. |
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