Strength and Performance Testing
VO2 Max
VO2 max is an abbreviation for maximal oxygen consumption, referring to the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
RMR is the amount of energy the body uses while at rest to maintain normal functions. It is also know as resting energy expenditure and is a key component in determining total daily energy expenditure.
True Max Heart Rate
True maximum heart rate (MHR) is the highest number of times your heart can beat per minute under intense exercise or stress. It is most accurately determined by a maximal effort exercise test, such as a VO2 max test.
Ventilatory Thresholds
Ventilatory threshold (VT) is a physiological marker that indicates when the rate of breathing increases significantly during exercise. This marker is used to determine crossover into different training zones and energy expenditures.
Electromyography
(EMG)
Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity and contraction of muscle. It can be used to determine muscle activation and contribution to specific movements.
Muscle Oxygen Sensor Analysis
(SmO2)
SmO2 analysis is the measurement and monitoring of oxygen saturation in the muscle tissue of athletes. It is used to optimize training intensity and discover limiting factors of performance.
Lactate Threshold
Lactate threshold (LT) is the point during exhaustive, maximal exercise at which the lactate builds up in the bloodstream faster than the body can remove it. It is the most accurate measure of anaerobic stamina.
Maximum Strength Testing
This determines an individuals strength capacity at a given exercise or task and is often called the one repetition max (1RM). It is used to assess imbalances and the effectiveness of training programs.
Rate of Force Development (RFD)
This refers to how quickly an athlete can generate force, measuring the speed at which muscle contractions produce force over a specific time period. It is a critical factor in determining athletic performance.
Power Output using Velocity
This is the rate at which energy is expended or work is performed over a specific time period during exercise. Peak power is the greatest output or production of work over a given time.
Velocity Based Strength and Power Measures
This used velocity based testing and equations to determine specific measures of strength and power in sport. These measures are then used in training.
Anaerobic Power
Anaerobic power is the maximum amount of power that can be produced during a short, intense bust of physical activity or exercise that can be performed over a peroid less than 30 seconds.
Anaerobic Capacity
Anaerobic power is the maximum amount of power that can be produced during a short, intense bust of physical activity or exercise that can be performed over a peroid of 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
Aerobic Capacity
Aerobic capacity is the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise. It is also known as VO2 max and the "one rep max" for endurance exercise that all aerobic training is based off of.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing
An ECG or EKG is a test to record the electrical signals in the heart. This is used to assess the activity of the heart during different exercise intensities. At Ascend Spine and Sport this is only performed in healthy athletes.
Max Effort Temperature Analysis
This test measures the body's core temperature in response to different exercise intensities. It is used to determine adequate or inadequate physiologic responses to exercise in different temperatures.
