Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition

A VO2 Max test is the gold standard exercise test to determine your aerobic capacity. This is a popular test for weekend warriors and professional athletes looking to improve performance in their sport.

The person will breathe through a mouthpiece connected to a metabolic analyzer and wear a heart-rate monitor. The analyzer measures the volume as well as the percentage of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the expired gas.

For those who take the test to completion, reaching their maximal exertion level, the result will indicate their genetic potential for endurance athletics. While anaerobic threshold is the best measuring stick of current endurance performance, the VO2 Max indicates the potential of an athlete after several years of systematic, structured training.

This simple yet powerful 10-to-20 minute breath test determines how much energy, or calories, you burn in a day at rest. You simply sit back, relax and breathe. During the test, the air you breathe in and out is analyzed to determine how much oxygen your body uses to maintain basic life functions. Once completed, we use your resting metabolic rate calories to provide a foundation for your calories burned during a day. We then add calories burned during activities of daily living (ADLs) and exercise calories to get a total calorie expenditure for the day.

To perform this test most accurately, it is necessary to follow the simple pre-test instructions found here.

Personal trainers provide energy and enthusiasm at the gym, in your home or corporate facilities. Motivation, when combined with a tailored exercise program specific to each individual, will help you unlock your potential and guide you toward your physical fitness success.

Our programs are tailored specifically to each individual, their abilities and goals. Whether you are looking to shed unwanted pounds, bulk up and add strength, or looking to just get in shape, we have the program for you.

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Want to push yourself to achieve your dreams, your biggest dreams? At Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute we have world-class coaches who can help you achieve your endurance goals. Whether you are a beginner looking to run your first race or an elite athlete looking to compete at the highest levels, we have a coach who can help you with your journey. We can help cut the learning curve in half and help you perform better.

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As the saying goes, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” Whether you’re looking for abs, trying to lose weight, have underlying medical conditions or just want to be healthier, proper nutrition is essential to overall health. Optimizing your nutrition is a key aspect to becoming a healthier you. At Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute we have registered dietitians and nutritionists who can help you along the way to achieving your goals. They will guide and educate you on how to properly fuel your body for optimal health.