Lactate Threshold Testing

Lactate threshold testing is a key physiological test for athletes who want to ensure that they are training at the appropriate intensity to improve performance.

The lactate threshold test involves performing exercise at increasing levels of intensity for about 12 to 24 minutes. We will take a small blood sample from your fingertip or ear lobe at the end of each stage of the test which will be used to determine your blood lactate level at each stage.

The results of your test will be used to prescribe accurate training zones for your training programme.

We can perform the lactate test in a sport specific manner for all athletes.

The cost of a lactate threshold test is $230 and the cost includes a comprehensive report. We can discuss the report with yourself and/or your coach, or work with you to implement a training plan using your results.

We can combine a lactate threshold test with a VO2max test. The cost of the combined test is $275.

Drop us a note here to book or to enquire further about a lactate threshold or combined lactate threshold and VO2max test.

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VO2max Testing

A VO2max test is a measure of your aerobic capacity or fitness. We use direct gas analysis to assess the amount of oxygen your body requires during exercise.

Measuring your VO2max gives you a fundamental measure of your bodies capacity or ability to exercise. Top level endurance athletes will have a very high VO2max as their bodies are very efficient at utilising oxygen and carbon dioxide during exercise. Whereas those who have a very low VO2max are at a greater risk of death from all causes. This is why we use VO2max testing not only in athletes, but also for those who are either living with or are at risk of developing chronic health conditions, or prior to elective surgeries.

The VO2max test involves performing exercise at increasing levels of intensity for between 8 and 15 minutes while wearing a mask that measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide ratios in the air you are breathing in and out.

The results of your test can be used to prescribe training zones to help you train more efficiently toward your goal. Repeated tests can help to determine the effectiveness of your training plan, improvements in aerobic capacity and improvements in running or cycling economy.

The cost of a VO2max test is $210 and the cost includes a comprehensive report. We can discuss the report and findings with yourself and/or your coach, or work with you to implement a training plan from the results.

We can combine a VO2max test lactate threshold test. The cost of the combined test in $210.

Drop us a note here to book or to enquire further about a lactate threshold or combined lactate threshold and VO2max test.

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Sports Nutrition Consultation

Our sports nutrition consultation is for athletes (of all levels) who want to use food to their advantage. There is so much information about food available, much of which appears contradictory, that sometimes knowing what works best for you can be very difficult.

The assessment takes 45 minutes and will include an assessment of your current eating pattern and content of your diet while considering your training schedule and competition calendar. You will be asked to complete a food diary prior to coming to your appointment and we will use that information as the basis for a conversation.

We will make an action plan for your nutrition which could be a structured menu plan or simply options to choose from for different meals. We will listen to your personal tastes and identify lots of options that will both be yummy and serve your health.

The cost of a nutrition consultation is $180 (which includes the 45minute consultation and additional time spent building your meal plan and recipes) and you can book here or enquire here

Physical Conditioning

We provide comprehensive training advice that can includes, periodisation, field and gym based programmes and one-on-one training sessions across all sports.

Our physical conditioning programmes are individually prescribed, and based on:

• your results from physiological testing, and;
• the specific requirements of your sport or event

We focus on performance enhancement increasing athletic ability so athletes can; throw further, jump higher, run faster and move more quickly with agility and coordination
Injury prevention is important in any physical conditioning programme (especially for young athletes). All our programmes will include injury prevention. Enquire here.

Sports Specific Testing

Our services cater for athletes from elite level through to development and masters
Improved performance through the application of evidence based best practice is at the core of all our services.

This means combining laboratory and field based testing

Correctly identifying and targeting the large variations in the physical requirements to compete in different sports, is the key to sport specific testing.

We will interpret testing results, so that they are most meaningful to you and/or your team
The cost of testing depends on the battery of tests required. Send us a note here to enquire about sport specific testing. Enquire here.

Junior Athlete Development

Teaching young athletes how to train effectively will reduce the incidence of injury and burnout while providing a stable foundation for continued sports performance into adulthood.

We can provide basic seminars for young teams or a comprehensive testing and physical condition programme. Drop us a note here to organise a time for a chat or to find out a bit more about how we can help your young athletes. Enquirehere.

Seminars

Do you need an expert to come and speak to your team? We are happy to tailor a seminar to your needs. Most seminars are between 60 and 90minutes in duration and we can cover topics such as nutrition (training and/or competition), mindset and motivation, time management for athletes, injury prevention and much more. Drop us a note to enquire about booking a seminar here.