Metabolism, Body Composition, & Exercise

Our faculty, physicians and staff are specialized in testing services and interpretation for the following:

Body Composition - $50*

Metabolic Rate - $50*

This is a new technology test in which your resting metabolic rate will be determined while resting in a relaxed position. Metabolic measures will be taken during a 30 minute period. The assessment will produce a report that will provide you with information about how many calories and fuels (fat, carbohydrate and protein) you burn during an average day. A full computerized report will be provided to you upon completion.
Return after an exercise program or nutritional program to see changes in metabolic rate for a reduced fee of $25!
Total test time will be approximately 50 min - 1 hour.

Fitness Testing (Maximal VO₂ Aerobic Test) - $125*

The state-of-the-art maximal aerobic treadmill or cycle test will determine your peak fitness level. Your physiological limit and aerobic endurance will be identified and your approximate training zones for improving endurance can be set. This includes a comprehensive metabolic assessment, electrocardiogram and cardiovascular assessment. A full report including the graphs, data and interpretation are included in this test.
Total test time from preparation to completion is approximately 1.5 hours.

Metabolism and Fitness Testing For Sport or Activity - $120*

We feature a specialized portable metabolic device (CosMed) that can capture your oxygen use and metabolism during actual realistic activity! Find out your energy expenditure and aerobic assessment during cycling, sprint running, walking outside, team sport simulation or other activity of interest. The assessment will produce a report that will provide you with information about how many calories and fuels you burn during a typical event. A full computerized report will be provided to you upon completion.
Total test time will be approximately 50 min - 1 hour.

Anaerobic Threshold (AT) Fitness Test - $150*

A maximal VO₂ test is conducted and extra measures are included to find the critical point of the shift in aerobic toward anaerobic metabolism with increasing intensity. Set your training levels based on the AT and help your training performance improve at higher intensities!
Total test time from preparation to completion is approximately 1.5 hours.

Lactate Threshold Test - $150*

The Lactate Threshold Test is a state of the art assessment that provides you with exercise responses and your blood lactate levels during progressive exercise. The purpose of the test is to determine the workload, heart rate and perceptual level of effort at which your body shifts metabolically from relying primarily on aerobic energy sources to more on anaerobic pathways. Lactate production exceeds its clearance in the body. For the performance athlete, determining your lactate threshold will help us find your training zone. By exercising at the LT, your body will adapt to higher intensities and you will be able to sustain higher exercise intensities for a longer time. After a couple of months, re-testing will help find the new threshold to keep improving your performance. We provide repeat testing for a reduced fee of $125.

Nutritional Analysis - $125*

For the individual interested in making the important lifestyle choice to improve dietary patterns, or the individual wanting to optimize dietary choices. This in-depth nutritional analysis includes a full computerized analysis and report of your typical dietary patterns and includes a consultation on deficiencies and excesses after completion of the assessment.

* Payments for UF Sports Performance Services must be made via personal check