Optimize your cycling performance with our comprehensive exertion test. Designed for both competitive and recreational cyclists, this test evaluates your physical capabilities and helps you improve your endurance, set optimal training zones, and achieve peak personal performance.
Test Overview
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Duration: approximately 1 hour (test administration). The discussion takes 30-45 minutes.
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Equipment: The test is performed on your own bike (we can provide another one if needed).
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Follow-up discussion after the test: After the test, you will have a debriefing with one of our trainers, Tijs Ferson or Reinout Van Schuylenbergh. The discussion includes an explanation of the results and information on how you can use the data to improve your training plan.
What does the test involve?
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Your visit to the exercise laboratory starts with a medical history and measurement of your height, body weight, and body fat percentage.
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Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to warm up.
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Next, you will cycle a progressively increasing step test. After each step, a small blood sample is taken from the earlobe to measure blood lactate. This is a painless and risk-free procedure.
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The test data is translated into a 360° physiological profile, including VO2max, Vlamax, MLSS, Fatmax, and personal training zones.
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These measurements are essential for creating a customized training plan to improve your cycling performance.
Important practical information
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Medical certificate: You need a medical certificate for the test. You can bring this yourself, or we can arrange one through our sports doctor for €50 (instead of the usual €80).
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Instructions for the test
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Read and sign the informed consent document.
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Avoid heavy training the day before the test
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No alcohol the day before the test
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No caffeine or carbohydrates (sports drinks, gels, etc.) for 2 hours before the test. Drinking water is, of course, allowed.
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Provide appropriate sportswear and shower essentials.
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Provide your personal (sports) drink and food for after the test
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Ensure you have a well-maintained (road) bike (note: bikes with 9 and 10 gears do not fit on the machine).
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Price: €190 (incl. VAT) per person.
Optional extras
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Personalized training plan: After the test, you can create a personal training plan together with trainer Tijs Ferson or Reinout Van Schuylenbergh based on your results. Prices for the training plan are available upon request.
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This test is a valuable tool, whether you are training for a competition or simply want to improve your cycling fitness. After the test, you will have all the data you need to tailor your training for better performance.
How it works
Book an exercise test or redeem your voucher
Purchase an exercise test or make an appointment with your exercise test voucher. Use the discount code at checkout under “Add promo code” to apply the discount. Book now for the perfect exercise test experience.
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