-ASSESSMENTS

The Gold Standard Test of your aerobic fitness and respiratory health. VO2max is highly correlated to your longevity.

VO2 testing will provide you with a big picture view of your current fitness and potential.

You will receive:

• VO2max score (Treadmill or Bike)
• Heart Rate Zones for training
• Zones 1-6 for Cycling or Running
• Fat Burning efficiency
• Ventilation (lung) efficiency
• Caloric Burn Rate (Glycogen Calculator)
• Recommendations for future training

Allow 90 mins

Our VO2 test followed up with a Blood Lactate test over two days. More information is power. We use the VO2 test to determine your current fitness and respiratory health and then use Lactate testing to verify your training zones.

Day One: 

• VO2max (Treadmill or Bike)

Day Two:

• Blood Lactate Test (2-7 days after the VO2 test)

Allow 60-75 min for Day One and Two

Lactate analysis provides an objective, scientific method to establish your precise training zones. It eliminates the guesswork, tailoring your regimen to your unique physiology—from amateurs to professional athletes.

You will receive

• Lactate Threshold 1 (LT1)
• Lactate Threshold 2 (LT2)
• Zones 1-5
• Lactate Curve plotting your response to the workloads or speeds.
• Bike or Run

Allow 75-90 min

A Resting Metabolic Rate analysis measures how many calories your body burns at rest, giving you a clear picture of your baseline energy needs. Using accurate metabolic testing, we eliminate guesswork and create personalized nutrition and training strategies based on how your body actually functions.

Allow 45 mins

We use the BodyMetrix™ System of ultrasound technology. This high tech, cutting edge device allows us to quickly, easily and accurately make assessments without using skinfold calipers. No more pinching!

Assessments are not affected by hydration, exercise level or caffeine intake. Body composition is calculated by measuring subcutaneous fat thickness at multiple sites.

• Percent body fat
• Individual site fat thickness
• Cross-sectional scans to directly see fat and muscle layers

Single testing and 3-pack bundles available.

We conduct cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for individuals that have a potential Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) diagnosis.  The two-day Steven’s Protocol is used whereby the patient performs two progressive VO2 tests over two days separated by 24 hrs.  

We measure energy production, ventilation, heart rate, substrate utilization and lactate accumulation.   The CPET has been shown to be a robust post-exertional symptom flare (termed, post-exertional malaise); a cardinal symptom of the disease.

Patients are often referred by Dr. Eleanor Stein who specializes in ME/CFS and environmental sensitives. TCR is one of the team members of Dr. Stein’s group.For more information, please contact Exercise Physiologist Cory Fagan

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A detailed 15 page report is compiled a few days after your CPET assessments.  Copies are sent to you and your physician for review.

A hemoglobin test is a blood test often used to check for anemia, a condition in which your body does not make enough healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, the cells in your body don't get all the oxygen they need.

We can check your hemoglobin levels which will determine the effect of your training and diet on your oxygen carry ability. A low hemoglobin score is associated with fatigue and over-training.

One of the easiest ways of running faster or increasing your run enjoyment is through proper running technique.  If you are frequently getting injured, a gait analysis or running evaluation will eliminate many of the mistakes you could be making.  Perhaps you want to attempt a new distance such as a marathon or ultra-marathon!  Running efficiently is essential to going long with confidence and enjoyment.  The gait analysis will evaluate shoe choice, stride technique, body position, stride rate and overall training.  We approach running from a “Posture first” philosophy as correct posture allows proper technique to develop.

This two-part evaluation will compare your running style to researched methods of efficient distance running. Two 45 minute sessions will focus on developing the stronger points of your running ability as well work on minimizing aspects of your stride that may cause injury or inefficiency.

Enjoy a complimentary Altitude Class to test your new running skills!

Insurable Billable Run Analysis through National Spine and Wellness (NSW).

Duration: 2 x 45min @ TCR and 45 min @ NSW

Learn to run with improved technique and efficiency.  We will perform video analyses and coach you to run with improved technique and efficiency.  NSW will assess your overall musculoskeletal health and work with TCR to help your running technique. 

3 visits are required in this order.

• Run Analysis at TCR
• Chiropractic analysis at NSW
• Final Run Analysis at TCR

Insurance coverage varies by provider. Typically, you can expect $75-150 reimbursement for the claim. NSW will coordinate the billing.