Exercise Testing Services at the CTEP Lab
Exercise novices, enthusiasts, athletes, and sports teams can access the CTEP Lab for exercise testing services using our state-of-the-art equipment.
Aerobic Fitness Testing (VO2max) on a treadmill
Aerobic Fitness Testing (VO2max) on a cycle ergometer
Comprehensive Fitness Assessment | 90-120 minutes
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A comprehensive evaluation of several key physiological variables that directly relate to your overall health and quality of life. The assessment results provide valuable information on your current health and fitness status and help you prioritize your health and fitness goals.
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Direct cardiopulmonary exercise testing is the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness. “VO2max” is your body's maximal rate of oxygen uptake. You will receive your VO2max value, ventilatory threshold information, and individualized training heart rate zones determined from the test. VO2max testing is the most accurate method to determine your specific heart rate training zones from which you can monitor your exercise intensity during exercise.
The assessment of body composition (weight and distribution) is an integral part of a health assessment. Excess body fat around the abdomen increases the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Anthropometric measurements and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are methods used to estimate your body composition and determine your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Handgrip strength is used to measure upper body strength. Maintaining muscle strength is important to health as decreased strength is associated with a decline in functional abilities of daily life. Greater strength in early and mid-life serves to protect individuals from functional decline and disability into older age.
The sit and reach test will measure the flexibility of your hamstrings as an estimate of your total body flexibility. Reduced flexibility is associated with adverse functional outcomes that affect mobility and independence into older age. Reduced flexibility specific to the hamstrings is associated with an increased risk of developing lower back pain.
Basic Anthropometrics Assessment | 30 minutes
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In addition to height, weight, waist, and hip circumferences, body composition estimate is measured in minutes using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis - a quick, easy, and non-invasive technique.
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Wingate Anaerobic Test | 60 minutes
This assessment involves a 30-second all out sprint at a high resistance on an upright stationary bike. The purpose of this test is to measure peak power output and to evaluate the anaerobic energy delivery systems. Beat-by-beat heart rate using a Polar heart rate monitor, blood pressure, and basic anthropometric measurements are included.
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Basal Metabolic Rate Assessment | 60 minutes
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), also called resting or basal energy expenditure, is an important value to measure and understand as it typically accounts for the largest portion of total energy needs. The results from this test provide valuable information on your current health and body composition. By collecting breath-by-breath ventilatory data while lying down at rest, we are able to calculate an accurate BMR estimate. Beat-by-beat heart rate (12-lead ECG), blood pressure and basic anthropometrics are included.
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Wingate Anaerobic Test
BMR Assessment setup
Hand dynamometer used for hand grip strength testing
Lower limb muscular strength test using a leg press machine
Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power Assessments | 5-60 minutes
These assessments evaluate muscular strength, endurance and/or power of one or multiple muscle groups using the tests below (client's choice):
Hand dynamometer used to assess grip strength, validated as an efficient estimation of whole body strength.
Cost: $10.00 (plus tax)
Direct (1-RM) or estimated (multiple-RM) measurement of a single maximal repetition, indicating maximum muscular strength.
Options: lower limbs and/or upper limbs (appropriate type and number of exercises are determined by client and assessor).
Cost: $60.00/exercise (plus tax)
3 Options:
- Chest: Push-Up Test or YMCA Bench Press Test
- Abdomen: McGill Trunk Flexor Endurance Test
- Back: McGill Trunk Extensor Endurance Test
Cost: $30.00/exercise (plus tax)
Maximum vertical jump test used to evaluate maximal muscular power of the lower limbs.
Cost: $30.00