The gold standard for cardiovascular health, performance, and longevity.

FAQs:

• WHAT IS VO2MAX?

  • VO2max testing is a method used to measure the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during exercise. Historically, this test has been used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to determine their aerobic capacity and is a key indicator of overall fitness level.

    It is the gold standard of cardiovascular health and longevity.

• HOW IS A VO2MAX TEST PERFORMED?

  • During a VO2max test, the individual will exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike (we use an assault bike) while wearing a mask that measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide that is inhaled and exhaled.

    The intensity of the exercise is gradually increased until the individual reaches their maximum exertion level.

• HOW LONG DOES A VO2 MAX TEST TAKE?

  • On average a complete test will take between 10 and 20 minutes to perform. The length of time will vary based on fitness level and will take longer for a more fit person.

• WHY DO A VO2 MAX TEST?

  • There are several benefits to undergoing a VO 2  max test. A VO 2 max test provides valuable information about an individual’s cardiovascular fitness and can help determine optimal exercise intensity levels.

    Additionally, VO2 max testing and re-testing can be used to monitor an athlete’s progress over time.

    By measuring changes in that person’s aerobic and anaerobic capacity, they or their strength coach, Physical Therapist (from Tri Star of course..), or medical practitioner can adjust their training programs accordingly in order to help them achieve their performance and health goals.

• WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DOES A VO2 MAX TEST GIVE YOU?

  • A VO2 max test also provides additional useful information about the way your body tolerates exercise such as maximal heart rate, training zones, and calorie burn.

    The test will also break down the percentage of carbohydrate vs. fat usage in each zone of training to help you design workouts to meet your specific goals.

    This information is invaluable for allowing you to tailor your nutrition planning, workouts, and recovery.

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WHAT IS RESTING METABOLIC RATE (RMR)?

• Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, is a measure of how much energy is required to maintain basic body functions while at rest. An RMR test shows how many calories someone burns at rest in a day. The test helps identify your individual metabolism and screens for abnormally fast or slow metabolic rates not identified by generic estimation formulas.

  This test is ideal to help understand caloric demands (how many calories your body is burning daily), dial in a new nutrition program –specifically fat loss or muscle gain, and track calories or macronutrients.

HOW IS THE RMR TEST PERFORMED?

• The patient will sit comfortably and relaxed in a chair. A nose clip will be placed on the nose and the patient will breath in and out through a mouthpiece using the lips to seal around the edges to ensure no air escapes analysis.

HOW LONG DOES THE TEST TAKE?

• The test usually takes 10 minutes but may take up to 20 minutes for some individuals.

WHAT IS THE PREPARATION FOR THE TEST?

• It is desirable to measure a person’s metabolic rate at a true resting level. To ensure one is at rest, we recommend the following preparation:

  - Avoid eating a meal 4 hours before the test.

  - Avoid exercising on the day of testing.

  - Avoid the use of stimulants such as caffeine prior to testing.

Here at Tri Star, we focus on the entire athlete. Not just rehab. Not Just performance. We treat like we train.

With that in mind, we have the cutting-edge technology to make intelligent and intentional decisions regarding your rehab and training.

Some of the technology includes:

• VALD ForceDecks - force plates testing to find pur strength outputs, power outputs with jump testing, balance outcomes, find side to side asymmetries post-op (ACLers we are looking at you!), and track performance markers over time to ensure progress.

• VALD Dynamo - handheld dymometry is the gold standard for isolated muscle strength measurements. Gone are the days of your PT saying “hold your arm out and don’t let me move it…” That gives us ZERO information but here, we get the strengthen Newtons (trackable data points).

• VBT (velocity-based training) - track bar speed to find precise loading parameters to ensure injury risk is low and gains are HIGH.