Lab-grade VO2 max, ventilatory threshold, resting metabolic rate, and DXA body composition testing. Dial in your training zones, fueling, and longevity metrics with data built to inform every session that follows. Before the club opens, book your test and we'll come to you: track, treadmill, or stationary bike of your choice.
Performance, longevity, and body composition all live or die by the same data. Testing gives you the baseline to improve against and the zones to train inside.
Personalized training zones, pacing targets, and fueling strategies built from your actual thresholds, not a generic age-based formula.
VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of healthspan and all-cause mortality. Track it like you would cholesterol or blood pressure.
Online calculators can miss your true metabolic rate by hundreds of calories a day. A DXA scan and RMR test measure it directly so your plan actually works.
Whether you want the full profile or a focused assessment, every test is administered with the VO2 Master device, trained physiology staff, and a sit-down review of your results. Members save 20%.
Our full lab-grade assessment in a single session, bundling VO2 max, ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2), FatMax and CarbMax, resting energy expenditure, and a DXA body composition scan. The most complete picture of your aerobic engine, fuel utilization, and body composition.
A focused treadmill or bike protocol that identifies the two physiological breakpoints separating your Zone 2, tempo, and VO2 max work. Heart rate zones from a watch or generic formula are usually off by 10 to 20 bpm. This test corrects that.
A 15 to 20 minute VO2 Master measurement of the calories your body burns at rest. This is the foundation of any accurate calorie target, whether you're cutting, bulking, or maintaining. No estimation, no formulas: your actual number.
Gold-standard body composition analysis: lean mass, fat distribution, and bone density mapped with clinical accuracy. Available on its own or bundled into the Complete Cardiometabolic Profile.
Your training goal sets the frequency. From once-a-year health baselines to monthly retests inside a race build, here's how to think about it.
| Profile | Frequency | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Active Adult / Longevity | 1x per year | Track VO2 max and metabolic health alongside your other annual biomarkers. |
| Recreational Athlete | 2x per year | Calibrate training zones each season and verify fitness gains between blocks. |
| Competitive Athlete | Every 8 to 12 weeks | Re-measure at the end of each structured block so the next block starts on fresh data. |
| Endurance Athlete in Race Build | Monthly | Thresholds shift fast in a peaking phase. Monthly tests keep your zones and fueling dialed through race day. |
Members receive 20% off all cardiometabolic testing. Have a member code? Enter it at checkout to apply your discount, or email members@carlsbadathleticclub.com if you can't find it. Testing multiple people, or building a package for a family, team, or multi-test bundle? Reach out to Mike and the team at mike@carlsbadathleticclub.com and we'll put together custom pricing.
Testing is step one. Application is where progress happens. Our coaches build training programs directly from your VT1, VT2, VO2 max, and REE numbers so every session targets the right energy system at the right intensity.
One-on-one strength and general fitness programming built around your cardiometabolic data. Ideal for active adults, lifters, and anyone who wants a coach designing each week of work with your actual numbers in hand.
Zone-based run, ride, and triathlon coaching built on your ventilatory thresholds. Every easy day stays easy, every hard session lands in the right window, and every retest feeds the next training block.
Pick the test that fits your goal. Walk out with a personalized report and a plan to train against. Members save 20%; package pricing available on request.
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