Basic Check-up

The basic ergometric assessment package is the first and most important step for anyone who wants to understand the condition of their body. Through a series of specialized measurements, we provide the necessary database for the proper planning of your training.

The process includes body composition analysis (InBody), which provides an accurate picture of body fat percentage, muscle mass, and hydration levels. At the same time, a basic mobility assessment is carried out to identify limitations that may affect your movement.

With this package, you ensure that you begin your effort with safety and scientific guidance. It is the ideal choice for those looking for an affordable yet reliable assessment, laying the right foundation for achieving their goals.

Includes:

1. Health Screening – Anthropometric Assessment

Body fat %, Body fat kg, Fat-free mass, Muscle mass, Total body water, Extracellular fluid, Intracellular fluid, Body mass index, Bone mass, Body classification, Visceral fat, ECW/TBW ratio, Basal metabolic rate, Phase Angle, Basal Metabolic Rate indicator, Metabolic age, Body fat distribution, Muscle mass balance, Lower limb muscle performance, Segmental analysis for each lower and upper limb and trunk: Fat percentage and evaluation, Muscle mass in kg and evaluation, Reactance/resistance and phase angle, desirable normal ranges.

2. Cardiopulmonary Assessment

• Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max): VO2max is synonymous with endurance. A high VO2max value is also an indication of good health.
• Speed (km/h) or Power Output (watt/kg) at VO2max: This is the maximum speed or maximum produced power corresponding to VO2max. It is one of the most practical indicators of the athlete’s aerobic adaptations.
• Anaerobic Threshold: The anaerobic threshold is an important indicator of aerobic endurance. The higher this workload is, and the longer it can be maintained during exercise, the fitter the individual is.
• Energy (Running) Economy (EE): It is defined as oxygen uptake (mL/kg/min) during a submaximal muscular effort. By learning EE at each speed, we essentially learn the exercise intensity that should be used in training, both continuous and interval, thus improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of training.
• Blood Lactate Concentration: Lactate is an acidic by-product of muscle metabolism and makes muscle contraction more difficult. It is measured either at the end of a maximal effort, during a submaximal effort, or during a VO2max test in order to determine the Anaerobic Threshold.
• Pulmonary Ventilation (Vmax): This refers to the flow of air volume in and out of the lungs. Although there are no absolute reference values, values below 70–60 L/min during maximal effort, depending on gender, body measurements, and type of exercise, may indicate a respiratory limitation.
• Maximum Heart Rate: Knowing this value helps us prescribe and monitor exercise properly.
• Calorimetry and Carbohydrate Consumption: From oxygen consumption measurements, we can calculate the calories burned at each exercise workload. In addition, the quantitative and relative consumption of carbohydrates and fats is calculated, providing important information about energy economy. This also leads to safe conclusions regarding the amount of carbohydrates that should be consumed during efforts lasting more than one hour, such as marathons, cycling brevets, sailing races, etc. We can also measure resting metabolic rate.

3. Plantar Gait Analysis (Plantar Pressure Analysis)

Static & dynamic measurement, balance, plantar pressure, comparison between both feet, support surface mapping, heel position, arch loading, deviations of angles/distances from the axis, and two- and three-dimensional imaging.