AMP Fitness is pleased to announce that it is now offering VO2 Max testing at its Beachwood facility.
A VO2 Max test is a measurement that reflects a person’s ability to perform sustained exercise, and is generally considered the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The test is suitable for a wide range of individuals, from the sedentary to elite athletes, and provides trainers and clients the tools to set realistic goals and assess improvement.
VO2 Max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption that can be attained during the most intense exercise possible. The measurement requires that the client breathe into an oxygen consumption analyzer during a short, all-out effort on a treadmill as part of a graded exercise protocol. The CardioCoach collects the data to calculate personal target intensity zones and create specific target heart rates, allowing trainers to develop a workout routine to maximize efforts and attain the desired results.
“VO2 Max is a valuable tool to assess performance and evaluate training regimens, allowing athletes to add structure and purpose to their training program and, in turn, gain a competitive edge through the application of sport science principles.” – Larry Tedor, AMP Fitness Owner
“Many people are inefficient exercisers, with no understanding of what specific heart rate, intensity or duration would best help them reach their specific goals, such as fat burning, endurance training or cardio conditioning,” said Larry Tedor, owner of AMP Fitness. “An initial VO2 Max test can clarify the specific target heart rates that will enable each individual to reach their fitness goals more effectively, with less fatigue and fewer injuries.
“The test also determines the number of calories burned during every level of exercise, providing valuable information when designing a weight-loss program. Periodic retesting provides motivating feedback as the fitness program progresses.”
The science behind VO2 Max testing offers an additional benefit to competitive athletes.
“VO2 Max is a valuable tool to assess performance and evaluate training regimens, allowing athletes to add structure and purpose to their training program and, in turn, gain a competitive edge through the application of sport science principles,” Tedor said. “Even though extensive training can sometimes cause an athlete to reach a plateau in VO2 Max, the test results can still be used to make further improvements in performance.
“By pushing to increase their anaerobic threshold (AT) and maintain that threshold for longer periods of time, athletes can enhance both their endurance and cardiovascular performance.”
As the definitive test of cardiovascular fitness, VO2 Max testing provides three distinct benefits, as it helps you:
“An initial VO2 Max test can clarify the specific target heart rates that will enable each individual to reach their fitness goals more effectively, with less fatigue and fewer injuries.” – Larry Tedor, AMP Fitness Owner
To learn more about the benefits of VO2 Max testing, or to schedule your test, call AMP Fitness at 216-831-3674 or by email at info@ampfitness.com.
AMP Fitness is located at 23436 Commerce Park in Beachwood. Our hours are Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
PHONE: 216-831-3674
EMAIL: INFO@AMPFITNESS.COM
ADDRESS: 23436 COMMERCE PARK, BEACHWOOD, OHIO USA 44122
MONDAY: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TUESDAY: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
THURSDAY: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
SATURDAY: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM