What exactly are we measuring?
Train smarter by understanding your fitness level
Exercise Test at P2A
Want to know how fit you really are, where your tipping point is, and which training zones are right for you? With an exercise test, P2A objectively assesses your endurance. Depending on your goal, we’ll choose a lactate test, a VO₂max test, or a combination of both. The test can be performed on a treadmill or on a stationary bike.
Everything You Need to Know About Our Exercise Test
Which test should you choose? Who might benefit from an exercise test? And what combinations are possible? We’ve laid it all out clearly below.
Which test is right for you?
At P2A, we offer a variety of exercise tests. Which test is best for you depends on your sport, your goal, and how much insight you want to gain into your fitness level and training zones.
In addition, all of our tests can be performed on either the treadmill or the stationary bike. This allows us to tailor the test to your sport, preferences, and training context.
Lactate Test
A lactate test is ideal if you want to accurately determine your personal training zones, threshold, and fitness level. During the test, we measure how your body responds to increasing levels of exertion. This provides you with clear zones that allow you to train more effectively and better track your progress.
VO₂max test
This test measures your maximum oxygen uptake. It provides you with additional insight into your endurance and cardiovascular fitness. In addition, a VO₂max test is useful if you want to objectively assess your performance level or compare it to previous results.
Combination of lactate and VO₂max
Do you want the most comprehensive picture? Then we’ll combine both tests.
This gives you insight into your training zones and your maximum oxygen uptake. That’s why this combination is appealing to athletes who want to train in a highly targeted way toward a specific goal.
Who might benefit from an exercise test?
An exercise test is useful for anyone who wants to train more effectively based on objective data.
Individual athletes
For those who want to start, rebuild, or make targeted progress. This gives you more structure in your training build-up.
Endurance Athletes
For runners, cyclists, and triathletes who want to accurately track their training zones, threshold, and fitness level. This provides valuable insights, especially when working toward longer-term goals, such as a marathon or triathlon.
Team Athletes
For athletes who want to improve their fitness, recovery, and physical performance in their sport. Even during the season, an exercise test can help you better monitor your training load and progress.
Healthcare Professionals
For coaches, physical therapists, or doctors who want to use objective data in counseling, training, or rehabilitation. In other words, the test provides additional information that allows for more targeted counseling.
How much does a stress test cost?
Lactate Test — €140.00
Determine your personal training zones and gain insight into your fitness level and threshold.
VO₂max as an add-on — + €49.00
Measure your maximum oxygen uptake and gain additional insight into your cardiovascular fitness.
Sweat Analysis as an Add-On — + €75.00
Gain insight into your sweat and sodium loss. Based on this, you’ll receive advice on hydration and replenishment during training or competition.
DEXA scan as an add-on — + €49.00
Combine your exercise test with an accurate measurement of your body composition: body fat percentage, lean body mass, and bone density.
What do you get after the test?
After the exercise test, you’ll receive clear results and a personalized explanation. We’ll explain what your results mean and where you can make adjustments.
Since numbers are only valuable when you understand them, we translate your results into practical advice. That way, you’ll know how to train more effectively, recover, or track your progress.
You’ll gain insight into:
- your current fitness level
- Your personal training zones
- Your tipping point and acidification thresholds
- your maximum oxygen uptake at VO2max
- Your progress as you repeat the test
- Tips for more targeted training
Because your physical profile consists of more than just fitness, you can combine the exercise test with a sweat and hydration analysis or a DEXA scan . This gives you a more complete picture of your body and performance.
How does an exercise test work?
The test is performed on a treadmill or exercise bike. We gradually increase the intensity.
During the test, you will wear a breathing mask if necessary. We use it to measure how much oxygen you take in, how much CO₂ you exhale, and how your body responds to exercise.
What are we mapping?
Among other things, we measure your VO₂max, heart rate, respiratory rate, ventilation, and lactate threshold. We also determine your personal training zones based on your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds.
This will give you a clear picture of your fitness level and training progression. Based on that, you can train more effectively and make more targeted adjustments.
Be sure to also consider combining this with a lactate test, DEXA scan, or hydration analysis for a more comprehensive performance profile.
Interested in an exercise test?
Ready for the real thing?
Do you want to know where you stand today? Or do you want to train in a more targeted way toward a specific goal?
An exercise test provides you with objective data on your fitness level, training zones, and physical capacity. We then translate the results into clear insights.
This way, you’re not training harder, but smarter. Plus, you can combine the test with other analyses to get a more complete picture of your body.
