How
to Prepare for Your Metabolic Test
Download
and Fax or Mail Your Forms Before Your Test:
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Go to the Forms Library
and download your Health History, Exercise History,
and Exercise Consent Form.
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Fax to (650) 851-5155 or mail to 101 Glenwood Ave.,
Woodside, CA 94062.
RMR
Test Preparation:
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Fast for 8-12 hours prior to test time (no consumption
of food or beverage except water)
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No exercise or strenuous activity 12 hours prior to
test
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Try to remain relaxed during the 3 hours prior to
your test
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Wear comfortable clothing to your test
VO2
Treadmill Test Preparation:
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Do not consume food, drinks, 4 hours prior to testing,
water consumption is highly recommended up to test
time
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No
caffeine for 5-6 hours prior to testing
•
Keep
your body well hydrated throughout the day of your
test
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No strenuous exercise the day prior to test
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No exercise the day of the test
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Wear athletic clothes and bring appropriate shoes
for your treadmill test
VO2
Bike Test Preparation:
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Do not consume food, drinks, mints 4 hours prior to
testing, water consumption is highly recommended up
to test time
•
No
caffeine for 5-6 hours prior to testing
•
Keep
your body well hydrated throughout the day of your
test
•
No strenuous exercise the day prior to test
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No exercise the day of the test
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Bring all gear (bike, shoes, shorts, socks, and comfortable
shirt)
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Your bike should be cleaned and in good operating
condition
•
90-110 psi (pounds of air pressure in tires)
.
LT
Test Preparation:
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No
heavy activity the morning before the test.
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Schedule
at least 1 week after an ultra-endurance event (i.e.
marathon) or 4 days after a race.
•
It
is okay to drink water during the test.
•
If
you are interested in pacing, schedule the test 1-2
weeks before the event.
•
Eat
a meal 3-4 hours before and a small carbohydrate snack
(a fruit) 1 hour before.
•
Test
should be specific to sport: On a bike if a cyclist,
on a treadmill if a walker or runner, on a row if a
rower, etc.
Retests:
If
you have already been issued an assessment kit (including
mask), please remember to bring it with you.
Getting
to your test:
101
Glenwood Avenue • Woodside , CA
From
280: Take
the Woodside Road exit towards Woodside.
At the first stop sign (2.5 miles), turn right
onto Canada Road . At the very next stop
sign (0.5 miles), turn right onto Glenwood
Ave. We're the first house on your left (#101).
Please park on Glenwood Avenue.
.
Please contact
us for more information
and be sure to see our cancellation
policy.
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