Resting Metabolic Testing in Fleming Island and Jacksonville, FL
Metabolic testing is a set of assessments that help determine how your body utilizes energy during physical activities. It measures various parameters, including your oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide production, and heart rate, among others. This data is crucial in understanding your body's metabolic efficiency and its implications for overall health and performance.
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Lung Capacity and VO2 Max:
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Lung Capacity: Lung capacity, often measured through spirometry, assesses the volume of air your lungs can hold. This data can help identify conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can significantly impact your overall health.
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VO2 Max: VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. It's a key indicator of your cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Understanding your VO2 max can provide insights into your aerobic capacity and overall fitness level.
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Benefits of Knowing Lung Capacity and VO2 Max for Overall Health:
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Cardiovascular Health: Both lung capacity and VO2 max are closely linked to cardiovascular health. Improving these metrics can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Fitness Assessment: By knowing your VO2 max, you can gauge your fitness level accurately. This information can guide your training programs, helping you set realistic goals and track progress.
Customized Training: Metabolic testing results allow for tailored exercise programs. For instance, individuals with low VO2 max may focus on improving their aerobic fitness, while those with excellent lung capacity can aim for higher-intensity workouts.
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Weight Management:
Understanding your metabolic efficiency can help in weight management. It can guide you in optimizing calorie intake and expenditure for better weight control.
Health Conditions: Lung capacity assessments can detect lung diseases early, enabling timely intervention. This is especially important for smokers or those with a family history of respiratory issues.
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Incorporating metabolic testing, including lung capacity and VO2 max assessments, into your training programs at Ground Force Strength and Conditioning Training Systems can provide a holistic approach to youth athletic development and sports performance, aligning with your company's goals. If you have any specific questions or need further information, please feel free to ask.
Hoe does it work
This Metabolic Test is non-active and done at complete rest.
Pre-Test
Non Active with No Food or Caffeine 4 hours prior to test.
We complete a :30 intake total appointment time is :45
Metabolic Test
Total test time is :10 resting ina quite room comfortably in a private room in our performance center.
Test Results
We go over your results and customize your wellness or performance plan.
45 min
199 US dollars
Friendly Design
Our Metabolic mask is ergonomic friendly with a adjustable strap, contouring to your face.
Nutrition Coaching
Did you know that the average persona gains and loses the same 30 lbs throughout their lifetime.
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This leads to inconsistent dietary habits and fad diets. Our nutrition coaching reflects your current metabolic profile helping you make better decisions.
Portable
Offering a portable test means more comfort for the client. This allows us to better your experience for testing.
FDA & HIPPA Compilant
Our device is the only Portable Resting Energy Expenditure device that is HIPPA and FDA compliant.
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