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Overall Time In Lab - 60 minutes
What is the Lactate Threshold?
Your Lactate Threshold (LT) is the point at which your body produces more lactate than it can process. The excess lactate begins to accumulate in your
bloodstream. Sustained exercise beyond this point cannot be maintained for long periods of time. Scientific literature shows that the lactate threshold
occurs at about 4mM of lactate per liter of blood. This threshold level is used to determine your theoretical “race pace.” A novice athlete might be able to
hold LT for a maximum of 45 minutes, recreational-level athletes can hold LT for about an hour, and highly trained athletes might be able to hold LT
efforts for 90 minutes or more. A simple test to measure your blood levels of lactate can help you train smarter and more efficiently with your individual
fitness level in mind.
Lactate Threshold Test Protocol:
- Set-up 15 minutes
- Actual Test Time 30 minutes
- Results Discussion 15 minutes
What is the Lactate Threshold?
Your Lactate Threshold (LT) is the point at which your body produces more lactate than it can process. The excess lactate begins to accumulate in your
bloodstream. Sustained exercise beyond this point cannot be maintained for long periods of time. Scientific literature shows that the lactate threshold
occurs at about 4mM of lactate per liter of blood. This threshold level is used to determine your theoretical “race pace.” A novice athlete might be able to
hold LT for a maximum of 45 minutes, recreational-level athletes can hold LT for about an hour, and highly trained athletes might be able to hold LT
efforts for 90 minutes or more. A simple test to measure your blood levels of lactate can help you train smarter and more efficiently with your individual
fitness level in mind.
Lactate Threshold Test Protocol:
- You will warm up on the treadmill or bike for 15 minutes at light load or speed. We will incorporate brief "sprints" to ensure a good warm up.
Then, based on your individual fitness level, the load (Watts) or speed (MPH) is linearly increased in 3 minute intervals. At the end of each interval
three things are measured: blood lactate (Finger Prick), heart rate (Chest Monitor), and perceived exertion (Borg Modified Scale). This first
process is repeated 3 to 8 times until the Lactate Threshold is reached and exceeded. Please note that threshold testing is not a maximal effort,
additional data points beyond threshold are recorded for graphing purposes. - Your lactate data, load or speed data, and heart rate are entered into very specific software for determining your lactate threshold. We will review
the curvilinear graph results with you and determine what load or speed and heart rate your lactate threshold will occur. - We provide you with your Lactate Threshold heart rate, load, speed, heart rate training zones, and for the bike power training zones. You can
take your results to your coach or use them for your own knowledge to periodize and adjust your workouts to make them more efficient and
effective.
LACTATE THRESHOLD - $150
Caloric Burn Test - $100
Overall Time In Lab - 75 minutes
What is Caloric Burn?
Your Caloric Burn is the amount of calories that your body burns per hour during varied intensities of exercise. Based on the volume of oxygen you inhale
and volume of carbon dioxide that you exhale, the type of fuel source you are utilizing can be determined as well. With this information you can manage
weight, and learn how to fuel properly for varying intensities of exercise.
Caloric Burn Test Protocol:
- Set-up 15 minutes
- Actual Test Time 40 minutes
- Result Processing and Discussion 20 minutes
What is Caloric Burn?
Your Caloric Burn is the amount of calories that your body burns per hour during varied intensities of exercise. Based on the volume of oxygen you inhale
and volume of carbon dioxide that you exhale, the type of fuel source you are utilizing can be determined as well. With this information you can manage
weight, and learn how to fuel properly for varying intensities of exercise.
Caloric Burn Test Protocol:
- You will warm up on the treadmill or bike for approximately 15 minutes at a light load or speed. We will incorporate brief "sprints" to ensure a
good warm up. A respiratory measuring device (mask) will be fit to your mouth to control and measure your breathing. Based on your lactate
threshold (or a rough estimate if you don't know it exactly), we will work from 55% to 105% of your LT load or speed. Each step will last 2
minutes. The volume of oxygen inhaled, carbon dioxide exhaled, and heart rate at each step will be recorded to determine your caloric burn at
specific zones. - Your caloric burn at varying intensities, based on heart rate zones or power zones for the bike, will be calculated from the results.
SPIN SCAN ANALYSIS - $65
Overall Time In Lab - 45 minutes
What is a Spin Scan Analysis?
A Spin Scan will analyze your pedal stroke efficiency and inefficiency. It can determine the power output you use on each pedal while analyzing your
upstroke and downstroke. Based on the analysis, we can identify potential injuries and how to correct them. Using drills and several "spin tests" you
can watch in real time as your pedal stoke and efficiency change.
Spin Scan Test Protocol:
- Set-up 15 minutes
- Actual Test Time 15-30 minutes
What is a Spin Scan Analysis?
A Spin Scan will analyze your pedal stroke efficiency and inefficiency. It can determine the power output you use on each pedal while analyzing your
upstroke and downstroke. Based on the analysis, we can identify potential injuries and how to correct them. Using drills and several "spin tests" you
can watch in real time as your pedal stoke and efficiency change.
Spin Scan Test Protocol:
- We will set up your bicycle on our computer trainer and review your pedal stroke with you. You can determine the ideal gear for a given effort. All
of this while we will work with you to review your push and pull efficiency. - We will go through several drills and "spin tests" to determine ways to improve your pedal stroke.
- Your results from a spin scan analysis will include: overall pedal stroke efficiency, wattage balance for each foot, push and pull efficiency.
Custom Bike Fit - $210
VO2 Max - $100
Overall Time in Lab - 60 minutes
What is VO2 Max and Why is it Important?
VO2 Max is the maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilize oxygen during incremental exercise. From this number we can estimate
your maximum potential based on your current fitness. This value can be compared to statistical norms to see where you measure up to others in your
demographic. You overall physical efficiency is another factor that can be assessed from this value.
VO2 Max Test Protocol:
- Set-up 15 minutes
- Actual Test Time 30 minutes
- Results Discussion 15 minutes
What is VO2 Max and Why is it Important?
VO2 Max is the maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilize oxygen during incremental exercise. From this number we can estimate
your maximum potential based on your current fitness. This value can be compared to statistical norms to see where you measure up to others in your
demographic. You overall physical efficiency is another factor that can be assessed from this value.
VO2 Max Test Protocol:
- You will warm up on the treadmill or bike for approximately 15 minutes at a light load or speed. We will incorporate brief "sprints" to ensure a
good warm up. A respiratory measuring device (mask) will be fit to your mouth to control and measure your breathing. The test will begin at a
harder intensity (usually 85% of your lactate threshold) and increase in one minute intervals until you reach your maximal effort. The test is
always at your discretion and you determine how hard you want to push to your maximal effort. We will encourage you and push you but,
ultimately it is your decision when attaining your maximal effort. - With your test data, your VO2 max, and the load (watts) or speed (mph) at which it occurs will be calculated from the results.
- Your results from this test will include: VO2 Max, load or speed at VO2 Max, Heart rate at VO2 Max, Caloric Burn at LT.
Overall Time in Lab - 90 minutes
What is a Custom Bike Fit?
A custom bike fit is a comprehensive analysis of your position on your bike to determine what changes will allow you to ride faster, more efficiently and
with less pain. During a bike fit, there are limitless changes we can make to adapt the bike to your body regardless of your injury. Changing the seat
height and handlebar position are only a few of the many ways for getting you riding your bike more comfortably. Whether you have pain in your neck,
hands, low back, or knees, a few expert positional changes go a long way.
Why Get a Bike Fit at Boulder Performance Lab?
It seems like everyone is doing bike fits these days. What sets Charlie Merrill, MSPT and Mike Kohm, PT apart is that they look at your body's flexibility,
strength, and posture, and consider those in the bike fitting process. They then make exercise recommendations that will make your body more capable
of cycling faster or without pain. Charlie worked in the bike industry for 12 years prior to becoming a PT. This combination of understanding the body and
the bike, gives you a bike fit unlike any other.
What Is Involved In A Bike Fit?
You bring your bike, shoes, cycling clothing, and any equipment you wish to change including seats, handlebars, stems, and pedals. We provide the
stationary trainer so you can pedal in the lab. After a 5 minute warm-up and interview that allows us to see you ride and learn about your history and
goals, We take a series of measurements from head to toe to determine what is causing your pain and/or limiting your power. After discussing the
proposed changes, some changes are made in the clinic and some may be left for you to change at a future date.
We will advise you specifically regarding any new parts (handlebar, seat, etc.) that may help you. Additionally, we provide you with suggestions on
stretches, strength exercises, and pedal stroke drills that will improve how you fit on the bike and how you feel while riding. Last, you will get a report
on the changes made and specific info on other changes or parts that we discussed.
- Set-up 15 minutes
- Fit and spin scan analysis 75 minutes
What is a Custom Bike Fit?
A custom bike fit is a comprehensive analysis of your position on your bike to determine what changes will allow you to ride faster, more efficiently and
with less pain. During a bike fit, there are limitless changes we can make to adapt the bike to your body regardless of your injury. Changing the seat
height and handlebar position are only a few of the many ways for getting you riding your bike more comfortably. Whether you have pain in your neck,
hands, low back, or knees, a few expert positional changes go a long way.
Why Get a Bike Fit at Boulder Performance Lab?
It seems like everyone is doing bike fits these days. What sets Charlie Merrill, MSPT and Mike Kohm, PT apart is that they look at your body's flexibility,
strength, and posture, and consider those in the bike fitting process. They then make exercise recommendations that will make your body more capable
of cycling faster or without pain. Charlie worked in the bike industry for 12 years prior to becoming a PT. This combination of understanding the body and
the bike, gives you a bike fit unlike any other.
What Is Involved In A Bike Fit?
You bring your bike, shoes, cycling clothing, and any equipment you wish to change including seats, handlebars, stems, and pedals. We provide the
stationary trainer so you can pedal in the lab. After a 5 minute warm-up and interview that allows us to see you ride and learn about your history and
goals, We take a series of measurements from head to toe to determine what is causing your pain and/or limiting your power. After discussing the
proposed changes, some changes are made in the clinic and some may be left for you to change at a future date.
We will advise you specifically regarding any new parts (handlebar, seat, etc.) that may help you. Additionally, we provide you with suggestions on
stretches, strength exercises, and pedal stroke drills that will improve how you fit on the bike and how you feel while riding. Last, you will get a report
on the changes made and specific info on other changes or parts that we discussed.
Gait Analysis - 1st Time Patients $135 / Returning Patients $105
Trigger Point Dry Needling - 1st Time Patients $135 / Returning Patients $105
What Is Trigger Point Dry Needling?
Trigger Point Dry Needling, or TDN for short, is an extremely effective technique that uses a very fine acupuncture needle to "deactivate" or "shut
down" painful or knotted areas in your muscles. Many of us have areas in our body that feel tense all the time or feel like a hard ball in the muscle. By
inserting fine needles into these tight areas, we elicit a "twitch response" or a brief contraction followed by an immediate and long-lasting relaxation.
Because the needle can treat very deep parts of the muscle, the technique can achieve amazing pain relief that you never thought was possible.
Will TDN Help Me?
Does massage give you great relief, but doesn't last as long as you would like? People who have good results with massage but are disappointed
when the discomfort returns will find TDN a great way to get more long lasting relief. TDN works best for people with overuse injuries, chronic pain,
and sports injuries. We are able to treat nearly any muscle in the body and can treat the muscle at depths impossible with other types of bodywork.
TDN is a great way to get more out of your massage therapy by allowing us to get rid of the deep knots and restrictions that have, up until now,
been unreachable. TDN is not appropriate for people with brand new injuries that are swollen and acutely painful. It is also not always appropriate
for people who have excessively loose joints, but an evaluation will help us make that decision.
Does The Needle Hurt?
Because acupuncture needles are very fine and solid, they don't hurt as they pass through the skin like a hollow injection needle does. The
sensations people report are "deep aching", "pressure", "releasing", "blood flow", or "soreness". The needle is left in for a very short period of time
just long enough to relax the muscle. The procedure is repeated in different areas until the muscle returns to its normal, relaxed state. Because we
treat sensitive areas, there is some discomfort. However, short-term discomfort is well worth tolerating considering the long-term relief TDN provides.
How Many Needles Will I Need?
We will start very slowly during the first session to give you a feel for the technique. The first session will focus on a few muscles that are key to your
problem. These key areas can give you excellent relief with less soreness. Subsequent treatments will target more specific areas to fine-tune the
effect. Sessions are usually spaced 5-7 days apart and you should expect to feel a marked difference after only 1-2 sessions.
How Will I Feel After TDN?
You will know positive change has occurred right after the session, because you will be sore like you would feel after too much activity. The muscle
will feel fatigued and the soreness can last from a few hours to 1-2 days but should not interfere with your everyday activities. We encourage you to
be active during this time to keep the soreness to a minimum. After a day or so, you'll experience a new feeling of less pain and tightness that will
last. The chronic injury you thought was there to stay will actually start to improve. Please call us today to give TDN a try. You wont believe how good
you will feel.
Trigger Point Dry Needling, or TDN for short, is an extremely effective technique that uses a very fine acupuncture needle to "deactivate" or "shut
down" painful or knotted areas in your muscles. Many of us have areas in our body that feel tense all the time or feel like a hard ball in the muscle. By
inserting fine needles into these tight areas, we elicit a "twitch response" or a brief contraction followed by an immediate and long-lasting relaxation.
Because the needle can treat very deep parts of the muscle, the technique can achieve amazing pain relief that you never thought was possible.
Will TDN Help Me?
Does massage give you great relief, but doesn't last as long as you would like? People who have good results with massage but are disappointed
when the discomfort returns will find TDN a great way to get more long lasting relief. TDN works best for people with overuse injuries, chronic pain,
and sports injuries. We are able to treat nearly any muscle in the body and can treat the muscle at depths impossible with other types of bodywork.
TDN is a great way to get more out of your massage therapy by allowing us to get rid of the deep knots and restrictions that have, up until now,
been unreachable. TDN is not appropriate for people with brand new injuries that are swollen and acutely painful. It is also not always appropriate
for people who have excessively loose joints, but an evaluation will help us make that decision.
Does The Needle Hurt?
Because acupuncture needles are very fine and solid, they don't hurt as they pass through the skin like a hollow injection needle does. The
sensations people report are "deep aching", "pressure", "releasing", "blood flow", or "soreness". The needle is left in for a very short period of time
just long enough to relax the muscle. The procedure is repeated in different areas until the muscle returns to its normal, relaxed state. Because we
treat sensitive areas, there is some discomfort. However, short-term discomfort is well worth tolerating considering the long-term relief TDN provides.
How Many Needles Will I Need?
We will start very slowly during the first session to give you a feel for the technique. The first session will focus on a few muscles that are key to your
problem. These key areas can give you excellent relief with less soreness. Subsequent treatments will target more specific areas to fine-tune the
effect. Sessions are usually spaced 5-7 days apart and you should expect to feel a marked difference after only 1-2 sessions.
How Will I Feel After TDN?
You will know positive change has occurred right after the session, because you will be sore like you would feel after too much activity. The muscle
will feel fatigued and the soreness can last from a few hours to 1-2 days but should not interfere with your everyday activities. We encourage you to
be active during this time to keep the soreness to a minimum. After a day or so, you'll experience a new feeling of less pain and tightness that will
last. The chronic injury you thought was there to stay will actually start to improve. Please call us today to give TDN a try. You wont believe how good
you will feel.
Discover the inefficiencies, imbalances, and improper for in your running stride. Using frame-by-frame video analysis, your PT will uncover weaknesses or
tightness that may be slowing you down. Improve your running form and you'll run faster with less effort and few injuries.
tightness that may be slowing you down. Improve your running form and you'll run faster with less effort and few injuries.