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Testing
Exercise
Periodic exercise testing provides objective feedback about physiological responses to exercise and how
those responses change over time. Exercise programs that incorporate testing are successful because they
allow both you and the Exercise Physiologist to formulate safe and effective training goals. At MBF,
exercise testing is an option for participants of any fitness level. There are two major types of
exercise testing that we offer at MBF: Aerobic and Strength
Sub Max Aerobic Testing
With the appropriate pre-participation screening and clearance from a physician when necessary, we can offer
sub-maximal graded exercise tests on either a treadmill or bike. You will be constantly monitored throughout
the test by measures of heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and ratings of perceived exertion.
These measures provide the Exercise Physiologist with information to design appropriate aerobic workloads
for safe training.
Once workloads for aerobic exercise program have been established, you can perform the aerobic program
independently, with the constant supervision of an Exercise Physiologist through our Personal Training
program, or in a supervised group setting with our Group Exercise program.
After the aerobic exercise test, results are provided to you in narrative and graphical form. Results from one exercise test serve as a profile of your
individual response to exercise. Results comparing multiple tests over time allow for objective
tracking of progress. Upon your request and the appropriate release forms, results from testing
can be sent to physicians and other health-care providers.
Strength Testing
Muscular fitness is an integral portion of total health-related fitness. Muscular strength
and endurance refers to the ability of the muscles to exert force and to continue to perform
for successive exertions or many repetitions. Muscular strength can improve or maintain one
mass, glucose tolerance, fat-free mass and testing provides valuable information for setting
reasonable weight-lifting goals and monitoring progression towards those goals over time.
After the strength test, results are provided to you (sample strength test results). Again, results
from one strength test serve as a profile of your individual response to exercise. Results
comparing multiple tests over time allow for objective tracking of progress
We suggest testing every 4-8 weeks to track your individual progress.
Pricing
SubMax Aerobic Test - $80
Strength Test - $80
Testing Package $275
Includes: Submax Aerobic & Strength Testing
2 Personal Training Sessions
Pre Testing Medical History & Consultation
Post Testing Review of Results
Full Aerobic & Strength Exercise Program
Exercise Testing Forms
Pre-participation Screening
Informed Consent for Exercise Test
Instructions for Exercise Test Preparation
Medical Clearance for Exercise Test
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