Many just think a VO2 max test is the gold standard for determining cardio-respiratory fitness.
I am going to show you how much more it is then that!
VO2max is a maximal test usually performed on the treadmill or the bike ergometer and measures an athlete’s maximum oxygen carrying capacity.
It is important to understand that each athlete is different and will all perform differently even within the same sport.
We all have the same parts as humans, but our physiology or how our body produces energy to move and perform at our peak is highly variable from person to person.
That’s why no two athletes can be treated the same in terms of programming with strength and conditioning coaching.
The VO2max test will show you how your heart rate zones which is an insight into how your individual physiology is working to produce the energy required to move and perform.
This is particularly important for athletes required to be conditioned to working within a specific zone for their chosen sport.
Upon completion of your VO2 max test you will also have access to the caloric requirements of working in these heart rate zones. You will understand exactly what fuel source (fats or carbs) are being used and how many calories you are burning through during exercise.
This is extremely useful to ensure you are correctly fueling before and during as well as re-fueling directly after for adequate recovery!
This information is vital and often the key to an athlete taking the next step forward in performance.
As an Exercise Physiologist at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy, I will take you through this step by step.
We will show you what your test results mean and make recommendations on conditioning, programming, fueling and refueling to improve your performance and recovery from every session your involved in.
“Doing the right Recovery is now equally if not more important then doing the right type of training!”
About us
If you are looking for a certified and reliable DVA physiotherapy clinic in Nerang, you don’t need to look further than Fighting Fit Physiotherapy. We are a team of professional practitioners specialising in physiotherapy, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and more. We take pride in providing our patients with the best care to help them achieve their fitness goals. You can reach us at 0402 938 661 or fill out our contact form to know more about what we do. Book an appointment today to start your recovery and fitness journey with us.
