Health Assessments
We are here to answer your health and performance related questions! We can test your aerobic fitness! Our lab can give you information on how much body fat you have and how that can affect your long term health. We can tell you how many calories you burn a day or doing a workout! We can test the strength of your limbs and look at imbalances between left and right. We can also help optimize your training for any event like a marathon or triathlon! With our tests we can tell you where and how you should be training for the big day!
DXA (Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) will tell the participant a lot of information on their body composition! This data can be useful for someone who is working with a nutritionist and is looking to lose weight, an athlete who wants to make sure they do not lose muscle mass, or someone who is concerned about their bone density
Skinfold Determination for Body Composition
Skinfold testing is a method of estimating body fat percentage by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat at specific sites on the body. The test is based on the assumption that the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to the total amount of body fat.
Understanding one's resting metabolic rate (RMR) through analysis in an exercise laboratory offers invaluable insights into personal metabolism and energy expenditure at rest. This data is essential for individuals seeking to optimize their nutrition, weight management, and overall health goals.
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Conducting a gait analysis in an exercise science laboratory offers a multitude of benefits for individuals looking to optimize their movement efficiency, prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance. By utilizing advanced technology and expertise, a gait analysis provides detailed insights into biomechanical factors such as stride length, foot strike pattern, joint angles, and muscle activation patterns during walking or running.
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Conducting a gait analysis in an exercise science laboratory offers a multitude of benefits for individuals looking to optimize their movement efficiency, prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance. By utilizing advanced technology and expertise, a gait analysis provides detailed insights into biomechanical factors such as stride length, foot strike pattern, joint angles, and muscle activation patterns during walking or running.
The YMCA Submaximal Exercise Test is a cardiovascular fitness assessment commonly used to estimate an individual's maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) without requiring them to exert their maximum effort. The test involves measuring heart rate response to submaximal exercise on a treadmill or cycle ergometer. Typically, the test consists of several stages with increasing intensity, and the individual's heart rate is recorded at each stage.
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A Zone 2 determination exercise test is a cardiorespiratory assessment aimed at identifying an individual's aerobic base. It involves exercising at a moderate intensity, typically within 60-70% of maximum heart rate, for an extended period, often around 30-60 minutes. This zone corresponds to a level where the body predominantly utilizes fat as a fuel source, enhancing endurance and metabolic efficiency. The test helps establish personalized training zones and guides the development of aerobic capacity.
A Graded Exercise Test (GXT) with a 12-lead ECG (Electrocardiogram) is a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment that combines exercise testing with continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of the heart. This test is commonly used in clinical settings to evaluate cardiac function, assess exercise capacity, and identify any abnormal responses that may indicate underlying cardiovascular conditions.
This test is important for analyzing strength for the different joints. the participant will be strapped to a chair and then push and pull against an attachment with the involved joint.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) is a standardized assessment tool aiming to identify at an early stage athletes potentially at risk for or already experiencing mental health symptoms and disorders, in order to facilitate timely referral of those in need to adequate support and/or treatment.