About ten minutes of hard, honest effort, and you’ll know your fitness age and exactly how to train.
VO₂ max can. It’s the most oxygen your body can use when you’re working your hardest, and researchers treat it as one of the best measures of fitness as we get older. Your PNOĒ report turns it into a fitness age, so you’ll know whether your body is ahead of the calendar or behind it, and what to do about it either way. Higher VO₂ max is linked to a longer, more independent life, so it’s a number worth knowing, and worth improving.
Where you stand today, in one number you’ll want to beat next time.
The heart rates where you build endurance and where you push your limits, ready to use in every workout.
When your body runs mostly on fat, and when it switches to carbs as the effort rises.
Your maximum heart rate and the points where your breathing shifts gears.
No hard workouts the day before, a few hours without food, and comfortable workout clothes. The details are below.
A light mask measures every breath while you warm up.
On the bike or the treadmill, the effort climbs every minute for about 9 to 12 minutes. You decide when to stop, and we’ll cheer you through the last minute.
Your report takes a little time to generate, so we schedule a follow-up to go through it together and set your training zones.
Individual results vary.
Your fitness age, training zones and how your body fuels under effort.
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Your metabolism at rest and under effort, for training and nutrition built on your own numbers. On the same day, the RMR test comes first.
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Do I need to be in great shape?
No. The test starts easy and builds gradually, and it measures you wherever you are today. That’s the point: a starting line you can improve on.
How hard is it?
The last couple of minutes are tough by design. You decide when to stop, and someone watches your data the whole time.
How do I prepare?
Skip strenuous exercise for 24 hours before, and don’t eat for at least 4 to 6 hours beforehand (water is fine). Avoid coffee, energy drinks and other stimulants, and continue your medications as usual. Wear comfortable workout clothes, bring a towel or a change of clothes, and arrive at least 15 minutes early with the free PNOĒ Precision app on your phone.
How often should I retest?
Every three to six months is enough to see real change, and each retest shows exactly what your training is doing.
Is this a medical test?
No. It’s a fitness assessment that shows how fit you are and how to train. It isn’t a medical diagnosis.
Tell us what you’re training for, and we’ll help you choose the right test.
SynergyFx Strength & Wellness Lab provides fitness and wellness services, not medical care. Services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and are not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Individual results vary.
