Optimizing Your Weight Loss Potential with

VO2 SUBMAX TESTING

Save hours of training time and effort by training smarter and not harder.

The term VO2 Max is defined as a person’s maximum rate of oxygen consumption.  One could compare an individual’s VO2 Submax to an Indianapolis 500 racecar driver knowing how his car’s efficiency at different speeds.  The Cardio Coach measures the volume of oxygen one’s body consumes at various levels of intensity.  Since there is a direct relationship between oxygen consumption and calories burned the Cardio Coach can determine how many calories are being burned at each intensity level.

What will knowing your SubMax determine?

1. You will now be able to train in your precise heart rate zones, based on an accurate derivation.  Knowing your peak heart rate will help to design a program that improves you cardiovascular strength without over training.

2. This test also measures how many calories your body is burning at different intensities.  Now you know what heart rate level to exercise at to accelerate maximal caloric expenditure and optimize fat burning.

3. The results from this test will now allow us to provide you with a personalized cardiovascular program based on your individual needs and goals.

Understanding Your Workout Zones

Low Intensity Zone: In this zone your body is using only aerobic energy sources.  This is best for fat burning.  More oxygen is required to burn fat for fuel, your heart and lungs easily provide the needed oxygen for your activity.
Moderate Intensity Zone: As you increase the intensity in this zone your body increases the amount of anaerobic energy needed.  Your heart and lungs are more challenged to meet the oxygen demands.  You can maintain this level for a long time before becoming fatigued.
High Intensity: In this zone your body is heavily relying on anaerobic energy resources.  You will rapidly build an oxygen debt therefore producing lactic acid.  You will not be able to maintain this level of exertion for long periods of time.  
Peak Intensity Zone: This is your highest intensity level where caloric expenditure is maximal – based on your peak heart rate measured during the test.  Effort in this zone will be of a very short duration

Cardiovascular Aerobic Fitness Sub-Max Test (VO2)                       $125.00

The Sub-Maximal VO2 (known as a “Sub-Max”) test will teach you (unfit, fit, or professional athlete) your precise and, personal, heart rate training zone that will allow you to maximize your fat-burning proficiency. This test, done on a graded treadmill, will save hours of training time and effort by training smarter and not harder. You will learn exactly how many calories you are really burning at a specific heart rate zone and INFOFIT will use this information to plan your workouts, diet and “cut-out” unnecessary “hit” and “miss” training mistakes. This 60 minute test is used to assess the ability of the heart, lungs and muscles to perform physical activity.

Pre-workout meal
•    Sub Max Test Only – EAT a light carbohydrate/protein snack (protein shake, health bar, vegetables) 2 hours before the appointment
•    Ensure that you drink 1-2 cups of water before your appointment
•    DO NOT Smoke  within 1 hour prior to testing
Note:
•    If you have a moustache or beard, shaving may be required to obtain an adequate seal of the mask against the skin. Arriving clean-shaven is advised.
•    If you have booked BOTH the Submax & the RMR tests at the same time,
•    DO NOT EAT within 4 hours prior to the test. Follow the RMR testing instructions.
•    Bring a light meal to eat after the RMR, & before starting the Sub Max test.