VO2max and Lactate Threshold Testing – Update

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Hi All,  Thanks for the responses so far to the proposed testing.  I have confirmed with UWA the dates for the testing and the timeslots. I have also managed to reduce the price for the testing as we are putting through so many.  To make this easier and fairer on all, there are a few things in relation to bookings that will happen.  Here are the details.

Bookings

  Saturday 8th Dec Monday 10th Dec Tuesday 11th Dec Thursday 13th Dec
0900 Jamie Moyle – – –
1000 Stuart Ivins – – –
1100  Geoff Hobley – – –
1300   – – –
1400  Robyn Fary – – –
1500   – – –
1600 –      David Shailer
1700 – Keith McGowan  Ben Oakes  Richard McGillivray
1800 –  Grant Steedman  Nigel “Nosering” Adcock  
1900 –   Stuart Gee  
2000 –      

Try to book next to a time already taken so that we can cut any extra slots at the start or the end if needed. Also, please try to book out Saturday if possible.

Booking rules

1. Bookings are on a first come first served basis.  To book a time, post a comment here (so everyone can see that the time has been saved) email me at xponti@amnet.net.au, and include your full name and mobile number.  I will then email you back an invoice with the bank account details to make the payment.  I will also send you a copy of the PAR-Q Health Check that you all will need to fill out and send back to me.  If you answer yes on any question, then you need to get a Doctor to sign off that you are able to do maximal heart rate testing.  I will also include a map of where the testing will be done.

2. All payments need to be in my bank account no later than 48hrs prior to your day of testing (once again your booking will not be confirmed until payment)

3. If your slot has not been paid for 48hrs prior to the testing day, it will be given to someone else. (Names in Bold in the table are confirmed bookings ie I have your payment)

4. If you cannot turn up to the test for whatever reason, you either find someone who can or you forfeit the $160 (this is not my rule but the rule of UWA, If you don’t turn up, I will still be billed for the slot)

Testing Protocol

On the day we’ll be testing at the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health at UWA. That’s just off Parkway in Nedlands. I’ll send out a map with the exact location as part of the response email. Testing will be conducted on an ergometer so all that you need to bring with you are your own pedals, shoes, any tools you need and your measurements for bike setup (if required). You can also bring your own heart rate monitors if you like. There are shower facilities at UWA if anyone needs them.

A key point that i would bring up is that everyone needs to be fully rested for the test so have 48hrs to 24hrs off any training prior to the test. The power outputs at the end of the test will challenge even the freshest of legs. Lets face it, if you are not as fresh as possible, how are you going to perform to your best, and have bragging rights with your results.

Well I think that is it.  Get to and book your times.

21 thoughts on “VO2max and Lactate Threshold Testing – Update”

  1. Assuming you meant THURSDAY 13th December in your post.
    If so – then I’ll have the 2000 slot.
    If you actually meant WEDNESDAY 12th then I’ll take the 2000 session on that day.

    Cheers,
    Dave

  3. For those that said yes to Saturday 8th (me and others), have they been placed already or do we need to re-confirm? Any time on the 8th is fine with me but 1000 would be my ideal option.
    Cheers,
    Stuart

    1. I am sure that there will be time for a warm up. The test itself i think will only take about 30 mins (the hardest 30 of your life i am led to believe….:P

      1. From memory there is a exercise bike to the side of the testing equipment area. Get there early enough for your own body’s warm up requirements.
        Once on the test bike the computer program sets the ” watt ” effort required for each time frame ( 3 min I think )
        It starts very easy – look at the readout, stick to the watts required !
        You will be uncomfortable soon enough , keep bereathing and keep working.

        When it gets hellish, DON’T GIVE UP ! To get the most out of this test you have to keep fighting like its the last time you will ride a bike EVER !

        The operator will cut the safety when you bonk and then you spin off so they can take recovery readings.

        Your ear gets pricked for the blood lactate level for each wattage level. ( so it can be graphed )

        The breathing mask is a little weird at first but you get used to it. ( your nose is blocked with a clip so they can measure all the gases you exhale )

        Posted for the first timers.

        1. i did this for a PhD study early 2010 with my bro Shano. i still get sweaty palms when i go past that building. never ever hurt so much on a bike.

          you have to do the 60 second all out. it fries your pain receptors to a crisp. it’s like two massive hyperdermics full of lactic acid slammed into both hammies at 45 seconds. then you dig bedrock with your fingernails for the next 15 seconds, the longest 15secs you will ever experience.

          i’ll definitely do it again one day, once my lactic acid allergy has eased.

  8. I really want to get tested, but I can’t make any of these dates as I’m away on site. Do they have any other days? I could do Friday 14th.

    1. Mike,

      I may be able to get another time for you. Will let you know. Send me an email with your details and I will co-ordinate through that medium rather than on the blog.

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