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Please do not work out on the day of the test, or perform a hard workout the day prior to the test. An easy workout
can be done the day prior to the test. To achieve the most accurate results, it is best to be fully recovered, rested, and
hydrated. Treat these tests like a hard workout and come prepared.
can be done the day prior to the test. To achieve the most accurate results, it is best to be fully recovered, rested, and
hydrated. Treat these tests like a hard workout and come prepared.
(Evening and weekend sessions only) If a little audio influence is needed for the max portion of the VO2 max test, the
lab does have a stereo. Please feel free to bring cd's or your MP3 player to blast your favorite get-amped tunes.
lab does have a stereo. Please feel free to bring cd's or your MP3 player to blast your favorite get-amped tunes.
MUSICAL
MOTIVATION
MOTIVATION
WHAT TO BRING
The tests can be performed while riding your bike on a Computrainer or while running on our treadmill. Please specify
which you would like to do prior to your visit.
which you would like to do prior to your visit.
BIKE OR RUN
For a run test, please bring your running shoes and running clothes. You may bring your own hear rate monitor if you
prefer, but it is not mandatory. The lab will provide one.
For a bike test, please bring your bicycle, cycling shoes, and cycling clothes. You may bring your own heart rate
monitor if you prefer, but it is not mandatory. The lab will provide one.
The lab will provide you with sweat towels and a complimentary water bottle. Please bring your own nutritional
supplements that you feel you might need (GU’s, energy drink, energy bars, etc). The LT and VO2 test are of relatively
short duration, at higher intensities. Most likely, nutrition will not be needed during the actual tests. However, you
might want to consume calories after the tests or during the cool down, for glycogen recovery.
prefer, but it is not mandatory. The lab will provide one.
For a bike test, please bring your bicycle, cycling shoes, and cycling clothes. You may bring your own heart rate
monitor if you prefer, but it is not mandatory. The lab will provide one.
The lab will provide you with sweat towels and a complimentary water bottle. Please bring your own nutritional
supplements that you feel you might need (GU’s, energy drink, energy bars, etc). The LT and VO2 test are of relatively
short duration, at higher intensities. Most likely, nutrition will not be needed during the actual tests. However, you
might want to consume calories after the tests or during the cool down, for glycogen recovery.
WORKING OUT
A full LT & VO2 Max test will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. The actual LT and VO2 tests take approximately 30 to 40
min and 20 to 30 min respectively. These times include both warm up and cool down prior to and following each test.
The 2 1/2 hours includes pre-test discussion and thorough report review at the completion of the test session.
min and 20 to 30 min respectively. These times include both warm up and cool down prior to and following each test.
The 2 1/2 hours includes pre-test discussion and thorough report review at the completion of the test session.
TIME FRAME
Be prepared to sweat. The LT test pushes the cardio-pulmonary system into the anaerobic zone, and the VO2 Max test
is an all-out maximum effort. The room temperature of the lab is typically about 69F. When considering attire, plan on
wearing your hot-temperature summer weather gear; gear that will dissipate body heat fastest. Bike shorts or running
shorts and a tank top or sleeveless top are suggested. Sweat pants and long sleeve tops are not suggested. The lab
does have a high-velocity fan for keeping cool(er), but still plan on sweating.
Restrooms and a changing room with lockers are on site.
is an all-out maximum effort. The room temperature of the lab is typically about 69F. When considering attire, plan on
wearing your hot-temperature summer weather gear; gear that will dissipate body heat fastest. Bike shorts or running
shorts and a tank top or sleeveless top are suggested. Sweat pants and long sleeve tops are not suggested. The lab
does have a high-velocity fan for keeping cool(er), but still plan on sweating.
Restrooms and a changing room with lockers are on site.
RUNNING &
CYCLING
ATTIRE
CYCLING
ATTIRE
In an effort to keep things as streamline as possible during your visit to the lab, feel free to print out, read, and sign the
consent and waiver of liability prior to your visit. If you forget, don't fret, we'll just do it when you arrive. CLICK HERE for
consent and waiver of liability.
consent and waiver of liability prior to your visit. If you forget, don't fret, we'll just do it when you arrive. CLICK HERE for
consent and waiver of liability.
CONSENT &
WAIVER OF
LIABILITY
WAIVER OF
LIABILITY
A Lactate Threshold Test will take approximately 1 hour. 30 to 40 minutes of this is active including warm up and cool
down. The rest of the time will be for set up and take down of equipment and explaining your results to you.
down. The rest of the time will be for set up and take down of equipment and explaining your results to you.
A VO2 Max Test will take approximately 1 hour. 20 to 30 minutes of this is active including warm up and cool down. The
rest of the time will be for set up and take down of equipment and explaining your results to you.
rest of the time will be for set up and take down of equipment and explaining your results to you.
A Spin Scan takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes total (including set and take down).
Caloric Burn/Aerobic Capacity tests vary from 20 minutes to 1 hour in duration.
Bike Fits take approximately 1.5 hours. A bike also includes a Spin Scan during the fit.
Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) takes approximately 1 hour.
Gait Analysis takes 1 hour.
Use the guidelines and recommendations below to get the most out of your tests and time in the lab.
APPOINTMENT
CANCELLATION
POLICY
CANCELLATION
POLICY
At Boulder Performance Lab, appointments are made in advance by reserving the appropriate time slot to
accommodate the comprehensive test you will be performing. In addition to the actual test session, BPL staff incurs
additional set up time and clean up time for each session. Due to this additional allotment for each session, we require
at least 24 hours notice prior to canceling or rescheduling appointments. If cancellation does not occur within a 24
hour window, you are responsible for full payment of services. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.
accommodate the comprehensive test you will be performing. In addition to the actual test session, BPL staff incurs
additional set up time and clean up time for each session. Due to this additional allotment for each session, we require
at least 24 hours notice prior to canceling or rescheduling appointments. If cancellation does not occur within a 24
hour window, you are responsible for full payment of services. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.