VO₂Max & Lactate Testing
Unlock your physiological potential with laboratory-grade testing
Perfect Companion to Run Pace Pal
Get laboratory-tested values to input into our VO₂Max Builder, Threshold Builder, and Goal Time Calculator for the most accurate training prescriptions possible.
What Are VO₂Max & Lactate Tests?
VO₂Max Test
Measures your maximum oxygen uptake - the gold standard for aerobic fitness. This test determines your body's ability to use oxygen during exercise, revealing your aerobic ceiling and optimal training intensities.
What You'll Discover:
- • Your maximum aerobic capacity (ml/kg/min)
- • vVO₂max speed for interval training
- • Optimal pacing for VO₂max workouts
- • Comparison to age/gender norms
Lactate Threshold Test
Identifies your lactate thresholds (LT1 and LT2) - the crucial markers that define your training zones. This determines the highest intensity you can sustain without excessive lactate accumulation.
What You'll Discover:
- • LT1 (aerobic threshold) pace and heart rate
- • LT2 (anaerobic threshold) pace and heart rate
- • Precise Zone 2 training intensities
- • Optimal tempo and threshold paces
Why Every Serious Runner Needs These Tests
Stop Guessing
No more training by feel or rough estimates. Get precise, scientifically-validated numbers that eliminate guesswork from your training.
Maximise Efficiency
Train at exactly the right intensities to stimulate specific adaptations. No wasted sessions, every run has a purpose.
Track Progress
Objective markers to measure improvement over time. See exactly how your fitness is developing with concrete data.
Perfect Integration with Run Pace Pal
From Lab to Training in Minutes
Your test results integrate seamlessly with Run Pace Pal's calculators, giving you immediate access to scientifically-based training sessions.
📊 Input Your Lab Results Into:
- VO₂Max Builder: Use your vVO₂max for perfect interval prescriptions
- Threshold Builder: Apply LT1/LT2 values for precise tempo training
- Goal Time Calculator: Set realistic targets based on your physiology
🎯 Get Instant Access To:
- Structured interval sessions at exact intensities
- Zone 2 sessions for aerobic base building
- Threshold workouts for lactate tolerance
- Race-specific training sessions
See the Laboratory in Action
Professional VO₂Max and lactate testing at Box Nutrition's state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, UK
Gas Analysis Testing
Real-time oxygen uptake measurement using laboratory-grade equipment
Treadmill Testing
Incremental protocol with precise monitoring of all physiological markers
Advanced Monitoring
Multiple data streams provide comprehensive physiological analysis
What to Expect During Testing
🏃♂️ The Testing Process
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes including consultation
Protocol: Incremental treadmill or cycle test with regular lactate sampling
Monitoring: Heart rate, oxygen uptake, and blood lactate throughout
Results: Comprehensive report with training zones and recommendations
Location: Box Nutrition's advanced laboratory facility in Birmingham, UK
📋 Preparation Guidelines
24 Hours Before:
- • No intense training
- • Avoid alcohol
- • Stay well hydrated
- • Normal carbohydrate intake
Day of Testing:
- • Light meal 2-3 hours prior
- • Avoid caffeine if not habitual
- • Bring comfortable workout gear
- • Arrive well-rested
Ready to Unlock Your Potential?
Book your comprehensive VO₂Max and lactate testing with our trusted partners at Box Nutrition in Birmingham, UK
Professional testing by qualified exercise physiologists
Why Box Nutrition Birmingham?
💡 Pro Tip: Combine Testing with Run Pace Pal Premium
Get the most from your investment by combining laboratory testing with Run Pace Pal Premium. Your test results become the foundation for:
- Personalised 12-week training blocks
- Session-by-session progression tracking
- Advanced nutrition and fuelling plans
- Goal-specific training periodisation