Testing
Bringing advanced physiological testing to you
We utilize equipment that transforms and modernizes metabolic and VO2 max testing. Traditionally these tests required an entire laboratory room setup with multiple, large testing machines. Our backpack testing system liberates us from those restrictions. By getting out of the lab and into your world, we can identify your strengths and weaknesses to optimize your training & fitness goals.
Our methodology examines your metabolism, cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, training zones, and movement efficiency for a holistic approach. The metrics measured include VO2 max, aerobic threshold, anaerobic threshold, resting metabolic rate and fuel usage (fats vs carbs). These metrics are the gold standard for athletic performance and optimizing health.
The data we create can be used to measure and improve outcomes for any fitness goal. Here are some of the applications:
Weight Loss & General Health
Our testing will provide you with your specific resting metabolic rate (calories burned) to help you optimize your diet & exercise plan. Stop using generic numbers and tailor that smart watch to your individual data!
We can measure and develop a training plan for you to increase VO2 max to provide dramatic improvement in overall health. This metric is a great one to measure for health because it avoids the stigma of weight and the annoyance of calorie counting. Read more about it here.
Endurance Athlete
Insight gained through our testing protocols can help you optimize pace over any distance. We can work within your existing training program to affect change or create a new program using the data from our testing.
Environment
We can test you in different environments (Altitude, wind, temperature, humidity) to see what impact they have on your performance and help you devise strategies to optimize training and racing in any condition.
Equipment & Technique
Let’s work together to test how different equipment and techniques impact your performance. Whether it’s a bike fit, equipment, or posture, we can devise a testing program to see whether it speeds you up or slows you down.
Want to talk about how our testing can help you?
About
David Thul has been involved in endurance sport for over 20 years. He has competed in track, cross country and cycling and has taken on all flavors of endurance challenge.
Notably ambitious endurance endeavors include:
Triple Bypass Finisher (3 times, Colorado)
Grand Loop Ride (2x, Colorado)
Boulder to Winter Park MTB Loop (3x, Colorado)
Indian Peaks Loop Trail Run (Colorado)
Tour de Cure Longmont to Estes Park 100 mile Finisher (3x, Colorado)
Glacier Gorge Traverse Trail Run (Colorado)
Rebecca’s Private Idaho 60 mile Finisher (Idaho)
Moab Amasa Trail Race (Utah)
Park City to Salt Lake City mountain bike (Utah)
Salt Lake to Park City Guardsman Pass (Utah)
David has a PhD in Geology and brings that scientific approach to fitness.