28/07/2026
Honestly such an honour and super fun to work with coach .
We did a resting metabolic rate test which looks at how many calories you need to function, HRV and metabolism speed. This takes 20min of sitting still and relaxed and that’s it!
We then went onto the VO2 max test. Speed is pitched personal to the athlete. So the first 10min is a very slow/ steady zone 2 style to get acclimated to the treadmill.
Following this we go straight into the ramp test and every minute the speed increases by 0.5kmph. So it’s pretty gradual and isnt hard until right until the end.
Once done, as you can see no one is falling off a treadmill, it’s all self dictated and you will know when you’re done. That feeling of knowing usually coincides with maximum heart rate and VO2.
We then go through the results, training zones, how the breath and cardiovascular system perform as the test gets harder. We also do a little gait analysis to see if there’s any form that can be improved. And all the results are sent over there and then.
We also had a play on the VALD force decks on another occasion and looked at balance (eyes open and shut). A counter movement jump and a squat assessment. To give a nice all rounder evaluation of her balance, strength, power and asymmetry.
As always it’s super fun and informative.
Look forward to a retest in a few months time.
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