VO2 Max, Anaerobic Threshold (AT)& Resting Metabolic Rate(RMR)Package
$175.00 Regular Pricing - Save $20.00 by purchasing both tests
$160.00 In Flight & Merlino Fitness Clients Only - Save $35.00 by purchasing both tests
Are you unable to lose weight in spite of exercise? Are you looking for maximum results? Interested in improving your athletic performance? Have you hit a plateau in your training program? Would you like to take the “guesswork” out of your cardio workouts? Do you need to know your rate of metabolism and your daily caloric needs in order to lose or gain weight?
Then get the most out of your exercise with metabolic testing from Merlino Fitness.
Fitness Trainer, Michael Merlino, administers each test and discusses your results. Michael has been training fitness clients for 11 years and coaching runners and marathoners for 9 years. Whether you are an everyday exerciser or a Boston Marathon Qualifier, Michael has the experience to accurately read your results and apply them
to your lifestyle and goals for improved results. This package determines VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold (AT)and resting metabolic rate (RMR or basal metabolic rate).
With two simple tests, which last 45 minutes combined, we can determine your unique metabolic profile. These tests are routinely done on Olympic and professional athletes. Using the results from your metabolic testing, you can train scientifically, knowing exactly how hard you need to go to achieve the goal you want - whether it is weight loss, improved cardio fitness, decreasing your body fat, or running a faster 10K. Training without your true numbers is like training in the dark, regardless of your fitness goals. This test is appropriate for all levels of fitness enthusiasts, from the beginning exerciser, to the marathoner, cyclist or triathlete.
How can I benefit from Anaerobic Threshold - VO2 Max Testing?
VO2 max is considered by exercise physiologists to be the ultimate indicator of cardiovascular fitness. Your body consumes a fixed amount of oxygen for every calorie that it burns. The Cardio Coach calculates the amount of oxygen you consume by measuring the volume of air you exhale and the concentration of oxygen in that air. An exercise regimen based on true VO2 max is essential to effective cardiovascular training.
Your body has an intensity level, or threshold, below which it can supply adequate oxygen to your muscles. This threshold is called your anaerobic threshold, or the threshold above which exercise becomes anaerobic. The higher the intensity you train, (near your anaerobic threshold) and still stay aerobic, the more calories you will burn with a higher percentage of those calories coming from fat. That is why one of the main goals of cardiovascular training is to increase your anaerobic threshold.
Other Benefits Include:
- You will know how many calories you burn at different heart rate ranges.
- You will receive ‘Training Zones’ based on your physiological parameters.
- You will receive a printed report with results and your new cardio training program.
- Systematic training method, which leads to, enhanced athletic performance, faster times, improved recovery, avoidance of over-training, and more effective weight loss training.
- Increased motivation to workout as your training sessions will have variety and be results oriented.
- Education about how to train “smarter, not harder.”
How can I benefit from Resting Metabolic Rate RMR)Test?
Your RMR or resting metabolic rate represents the calories your body uses to maintain vital body functions (heart rate, brain function, breathing). In simple terms, it is the number of calories a person would burn if awake, but at rest, all day without activity or exercise.
The RMR test is a simple test lasting about 12 minutes which involves breathing into an air tight hose with an air tight mask over both your nose and mouth. During the test your oxygen consumption is measured. The higher your resting metabolic rate, the more calories you burn. This test is a great way to measure the effectiveness of your current nutrition and exercise program. No more averages or guessing about how many calories you should consume.
Other Benefits Include:
- How many calories you burn at rest.
- Rating of your metabolism as normal, slow, or fast.
- Guidelines to assist you in reaching your goal weight.
How to Book Your Metabolic Testing:
- Call us at 713.523.2557 to book your test. Once your test date and time is booked you will be directed to an on-line questionniare to fill out to capture some personal data we will need to
know to maximize your test results.
- Purchase your testing by adding this item or other testing services below to your basket and check out using any major credit card.
- Remember no exercising at all the day of your test prior to your testing
- Test also requires a 3 hour fast
- When you book your test you will receive a detailed email confirmation that tells you exactly how to prepare for your test to maximize results.
