VO2 Max Testing
Metabolic Performance Testing

Test Your
Mitochondrial Health
in Real Time

VO₂ Max and RMR testing deliver real-time insight into your metabolism, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, recovery, calorie expenditure, and overall performance — so you can optimize every variable with clinical precision.

20min

VO₂ Max Test

15min

RMR Test

100%

Clinical Accuracy

Section 01

VO₂ Max
Testing

The gold standard for measuring aerobic capacity and cardiovascular fitness. Understand exactly how your body performs under stress — and how to push your limits safely.

01

What It Is

VO₂ Max testing measures the maximum volume of oxygen your body can consume per minute during intense exercise. It's the most accurate biomarker of aerobic fitness and cardiovascular health available outside of a hospital.

02

Why It Matters

Research consistently shows VO₂ Max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, metabolic health, and disease risk. Improving it extends healthspan, boosts energy, and dramatically enhances athletic performance.

03

What You'll Learn

Your precise aerobic capacity score, personalized heart rate training zones, fat-burning vs. carb-burning crossover point, and a roadmap to improve your fitness with clinical accuracy.

Key Benefits

Cardiovascular Fitness

Get an accurate, science-backed measurement of your heart and lung efficiency — the gold standard for aerobic health.

Endurance Performance

Track improvements in stamina over time with quantifiable data that removes guesswork from your training.

Optimize Training Zones

Identify your exact heart rate zones for fat-burning, threshold, and peak performance to train smarter, not harder.

Fat-Burning Efficiency

Understand at what intensity your body uses fat vs. carbohydrates as fuel, enabling targeted body composition work.

Oxygen Utilization

Measure aerobic capacity and VO₂ max — a key longevity biomarker linked to reduced risk of chronic disease.

Progress Monitoring

Re-test over time to objectively measure gains from training or lifestyle changes with clinical precision.

Who Is This For?

Endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, swimmers)
Hybrid athletes & CrossFit competitors
People training for races or sporting events
Weight loss clients seeking performance clarity
Individuals focused on longevity & health optimization
Anyone wanting data-driven fitness insights
VO2 Max mask
Precision Mask Fitting
VO2 Max treadmill test
Clinician-Guided Protocol

Ready to measure your true fitness baseline?

Section 02

RMR
Testing

Resting Metabolic Rate testing reveals exactly how many calories your body burns at rest — giving you a personalized foundation for nutrition, fat loss, and energy optimization.

01

What It Measures

RMR testing analyzes the gases you exhale to calculate exactly how many calories your body burns while at rest. This is the largest component of your total daily energy expenditure — and it's unique to you.

02

Why It Matters

Generic calorie calculators can be off by 200–600 calories per day. With accurate RMR data, you can finally understand whether you're eating too much, too little, or just right for your metabolism.

03

What You'll Learn

Your true resting calorie burn, your metabolic rate classification (fast, average, or slow), personalized calorie targets for weight loss or muscle gain, and a science-backed nutrition framework.

Key Benefits

Daily Calorie Needs

Discover your true resting calorie burn — no formulas, no estimates. Real data from your own metabolism.

Fat Loss Strategy

Stop guessing your deficit. Know exactly how many calories your body needs to lose, maintain, or gain weight.

Metabolic Efficiency

Identify whether your metabolism is running fast, slow, or suppressed — and take targeted action to optimize it.

Personalized Nutrition

Build a nutrition plan grounded in your actual metabolic rate, not population averages or generic calculators.

Energy Management

Understand how your body uses energy at rest to improve recovery, sleep, and daily vitality.

Long-Term Health Goals

Support sustainable weight management and body composition goals with measurable metabolic data over time.

Who Is This For?

Weight loss clients struggling to see results
People with slow or suppressed metabolism
Clients wanting personalized nutrition guidance
Athletes fine-tuning performance and body composition
Individuals focused on body recomposition
Anyone wanting a scientific approach to nutrition
RMR test results on screen
Live Metabolic Data
Patient during RMR test
RMR Protocol

Common Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

VO₂ Max is the maximum rate at which your body can consume oxygen during intense exercise. It's considered one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular health and longevity. A higher VO₂ Max is associated with reduced risk of heart disease, metabolic disorders, and premature mortality.

You'll wear a fitted mask connected to our metabolic analyzer while exercising on a treadmill or bike. The intensity gradually increases until you reach your maximum effort. The test typically takes 10–20 minutes and provides a precise measurement of your aerobic capacity.

An RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) test measures the actual calories your body burns at rest by analyzing the oxygen you consume and carbon dioxide you produce via expired gas analysis. Online calculators estimate RMR from height, weight, and age — they can be off by 200–600 calories per day. Our test gives you clinical precision.

You should fast for at least 4–5 hours before the test, avoid intense exercise for 24 hours, and rest quietly for 15–20 minutes before testing begins. You'll breathe into a mouthpiece while at rest for approximately 10–15 minutes.

We recommend retesting every 3–6 months to track changes from training, nutrition adjustments, or health optimization protocols. Athletes may benefit from more frequent testing during peak training phases.

Yes. Many clients choose to bundle both tests in a single session. Together they provide a complete picture of your aerobic capacity and metabolic health, giving you the most comprehensive data for training and nutrition planning.

Now Accepting New Patients

Know Your Numbers.
Own Your Performance.

Stop guessing. Start optimizing with data that's personal, precise, and actionable. Book your VO₂ Max and RMR testing session today.

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