Metabolic Profiling for you
Welcome to VO2 - Metabolic Profiling
Working out regularly and hard doesn't mean that you're training efficiently.
Overdoing the effort and feeling 'rung out' does not equate to weight loss or fitness. Often when you workout hard you are not burning fat calories or making yourself fitter. Your body's metabolic profile can identify the training zones that will give you your best results whether you are trying to lose weight, looking to improve performance or simply keeping fit.
One simple assessment will make sure your efforts really count as your metabolic profile is the key to efficient, successful training.
How does my body talk to me?
A simple assessment allows your metabolic profile to be 'captured' and that information will produce your individual profile. The profile includes your resting metabolic rate (RMR), your daily calorific needs and the heart rate zone's in which your body best responds to exercise.
Testing is simple and quick and can be done on your favourite equipment....
Your profile will tell you...
With your unique profile you can more easily achieve weight loss goals, and improve aerobic fitness. It's simple to see how many calories you can eat without gaining weight & how you can maximise calories burnt in every workout.
Your heart rate zones will train your body to become more efficient at burning fat as an energy source, they will show you how to build a stronger and wider aerobic base, they will show you your anaerobic threshold, and how to move this higher thus improving performance.
Whatever your training goals your metabolic profile is the key to training more effectively and efficiently.
Metabolic profiling for weight loss
The HumanLab metabolic assessment is a must for any one who is looking to lose weight.
The assessment will tell you at the exact heart rates you are most effective at burning fat as an energy source, the point at which you no longer effectively burn fat and start to burn a greater amount of calories from sugar and The amount of calories you can consume each day without gaining weight.
With the results of the assessment we are able to prescribe exercise that will effectively burn fat and at the same time train the body to burn fat more effectively not only during exercise but also as you go about your daily business and at rest.
As well as losing weight at the same time you will be improving your fitness level which means you will have more energy, & less stress.
All effective weight loss programs will include exercise, however many people workout at to higher intensity, thinking that there is no gain without pain.
Many trainers will tell you that you burn more calories at these harder intensities (which is true, except they don’t tell you they could all be coming from sugar). Also at these intensities the body does not make the adaptations that would improve the body's fat burning ability. Don't guess where you should be training.
If you want to see those excess pounds disappear book your assessment today.
Metabolic Profiling for Runners
If you are training for an event such as a 1/2 or full marathon, 5 or 10k or just running for fun, the HumanLab Metabolic assessment can help you in the following ways.
The assessment will tell you the heart rate where you reach your anaerobic threshold. It will tell you all about your Aerobic base, how wide your base is and how aerobically efficient you are. The exact amount of calories you need to consume to fuel up for your training and event.
With this information we will be able to prescribe training programs to get real results.
With this valuable information and correct training regime your body will make adaptations which will improve your aerobic capacity and efficiency, help move your anaerobic threshold higher, train your body to burn fat as a preferred fuel.
As your heart rate training zones move higher you will notice how your times improve, how much stronger you feel, how training becomes less stressful & challenging, how your body composition improves.
Many runners start a race at to quick a pace working anaerobicly, knowing your threshold and having a efficient aerobic base allows you to run at a sustainable pace and prevents fatigue in the latter stages of the race or training session.
If too much of your training is spent at or above your threshold you may find your fitness level plateau's or may even decrease, the metabolic assessment will help you prevent the negative effects of over training.
You will know your heart rates for your base training sessions, the intensities you need to train at for your speed work, interval sessions, and where to train on your recovery days.
Without the HumanLab metabolic assessment all your heart rate monitor shows are numbers.
Metabolic Profiling for Cyclists
The Humanlab metabolic assessment can help cyclists perform and train better in the following way.
The assessment will tell you where your Anaerobic Threshold is.
Your AT is your highest sustainable exercise intensity expressed as a heart rate. It will tell you how aerobically efficient you are across your aerobic base, having a wide and efficient aerobic base is critical for performance, particularly on longer distance rides.
It will tell you how many calories you burn on your rides so you will be able to fuel up effectively for your training rides and races. With this information we will be able to prescribe training programs to get real results. With this correct training regime your body will make adaptations which will improve your aerobic capacity and efficiency, help move your anaerobic threshold higher, train your body to burn fat as a preferred fuel.
As your aerobic capacity and effiency improves you will notice how much easier the climbs become, you will be able to recover quicker after high intensity efforts. You will shed any unwanted excessive pounds.
As you improve your anaerobic threshold you will notice how your speed increases.
So if you want to be the next Lance, or just don't want to be dropped on the climbs then book your assessment today.
Metabolic Profiling for Team Sport Players
If you play sports such as football, rugby, or hockey the HumanLab metabolic assessment can help improve your fitness so you perform better on the pitch.
The assessment will tell you the heart rate where you reach your anaerobic threshold.
It will tell you all about your Aerobic base, how wide your base is and how aerobically efficient you are as well as the exact amount of calories you need to consume to fuel up for your training and sport.
With this information we will be able to prescribe training programs to get real results. With this valuable information and correct training regime your body will make adaptations which will improve your aerobic capacity and efficiency, help move your anaerobic threshold higher and train your body to burn fat as a preferred fuel.
With an efficient aerobic base and improved anaerobic threshold your body will be performing under less stress, and at the times you do work above your threshold your body will recover quicker.
This means you will be sharper, quicker, less likely to make mistakes, particularly in the latter stages of a match, less fatigued at the end or after a match.
If too much of your training or time in matches is spent at or above your threshold you may find your fitness level plateau’s or may even decrease, the metabolic assessment will help you prevent the negative effects of over training or to many matches.
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