Performance Assessments
Welcome to the Performance Assessment section of the Human Performance Centre. This is where science and athleticism converge, providing you with the opportunity to harness your full potential. Our services range from holistic performance packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum+) to more specialised assessments such as Sweat Testing, Body Composition Analysis, and Environmental Physiology. Each test is designed to give you a deep understanding of your athletic capabilities, aiding you in your journey towards peak performance.
Performance Packages
Our graded performance packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum+ Elite) offer comprehensive assessments of your performance indicators including blood pressure, VO2max, lactate threshold, body composition, resting metabolic rate, and substrate usage. Each package is designed to meet different levels of athletic pursuits.
The Bronze Performance Package features two main assessments: blood pressure measurement and a VO2max test. The former is a basic yet vital measure of cardiovascular health, while the latter is a robust marker of aerobic fitness. The VO2max test provides an estimation of the maximum amount of oxygen one can utilize during intense exercise.
Price: £100.00
Time: 60 minute
Contact humanperformanceinfo@beds.ac.uk to book.
Building on the Bronze package, the Silver package introduces a SECA Bioelectrical Impedance Assessment. This advanced assessment provides a more detailed body composition analysis, helping clients understand their fat, muscle, and water percentages – crucial data points for tailoring a fitness or weight management regimen.
Price: £120.00
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Contact humanperformanceinfo@beds.ac.uk to book.
The Gold Performance Package elevates the fitness assessment by introducing a lactate threshold test. This important test determines the exercise intensity at which lactate starts to accumulate in the blood, marking the transition from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism. It provides valuable information for athletes or anyone wanting to optimize their endurance training.
Price: £175.00
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Contact humanperformanceinfo@beds.ac.uk to book.
The Platinum+ package offers our most comprehensive performance analysis. It includes all the elements of the Gold package and adds two more advanced assessments: a resting metabolic rate (RMR) assessment, which measures the number of calories your body burns at rest, and a substrate usage analysis performed during the lactate threshold test to examine how your body utilizes carbohydrates and fats at different exercise intensities.
Price: £250.00
Time: 3 hours
Contact humanperformanceinfo@beds.ac.uk to book.
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