Physiological Testing.
Physiology is the science of the normal function of living systems. It studies the mechanisms that allow us to survive, grow, and develop optimally. At the Lab we want all of our clients to have access to cutting edge methods that ensure they are at their best so we have teamed up with Go! Athletics to provide just that.
Sports Lab is excited to be able to offer the Systems Based Training (SBT) method of physiological testing. SBT uses proven principles of physiology and biochemistry to provide training plans which optimize performance. With our reporting system we will show you which physiological systems are limiting your performance or holding back your wellness goals, and give recommendations that you can start applying immediately.
Chasing Health?
SBT is a way to “look inside your body” to determine how well you are functioning. This information can be used to help you achieve your well being or weight loss goals. When your body has the appropriate energy source for different activities it is able to maintain a better balance between energy in and energy out, and doesn’t need to store excess energy as fat. This is important to ensure you are able to achieve your health and weight loss goals. Physiological testing can identify reasons for poor previous results from training, it takes the guess work out of exercising and reduces the risk of over-training.
Chasing Performance?
At Sports Lab we believe that every athlete’s goal is equally important, be it completing your first half marathon, or representing your country at the commonwealth games. No matter what your sport, SBT is able to tell you is whether you have the ability to efficiently create and use the fuels you need for your specific activity and help create training parameters based on your physiological needs. Through the identification of declining physiological function we can detect the warning signs for overtraining, and put in place a management plan to ensure that you are maximising your training benefits, recovery rate and are at peak health and wellbeing.
Tiered Options.
Level 1
On completion of testing you will receive a detailed report outlining your current physiological status. This will provide information regarding current strengths and areas for improvement, it will also identify if you are at risk of over-training. Level one is recommended if you have a coach; the data from SBT marries well with a range of different training philosophies.
Level 2
In addition to all the great benefits of level one you will also be given a daily training prescription and a progress update phone call. Level two is recommended if you do not have a coach or need more specific advice. Level two gives tailored guidance regarding your daily workouts and ensure you are effectively targeting the correct energy systems to meet your goals.
Contact us.
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