The body composition analysis utilizes patented air-displacement technology to measure body fat, body weight, lean mass and other tissue including bone materials to calculate an individual?s body mass index and average daily caloric intake and expenditure. Every athlete should know their body composition. Building lean body mass improves strength and endurance, and decreases susceptibility to injury.

The flexibility test provides a measurement of an athlete?s hip flexor, hamstring, shoulder and chest range of motion. This test aids in identifying athletes at risk for muscle injury because of lack of flexibility or excessive mobility in the respective joint(s).

A shoulder/back/knee/hip dynamometer is used for testing an athlete?s arms, legs, hip and back strength. This test aids in identifying athletes at risk for injury due to muscle weakness, in addition to identifying opportunities for improving power and speed.

VO2 Max is the maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during exercise. A VO2 Max test involves an 8–15 minute graded exercise test on a stationary cycle ergometer or treadmill. V02 Max enables an athlete to determine their endurance capability. A sports-specific program can be designed to increase aerobic capacity/performance capability and improve late-game, competitive performance. (Physician supervised for males over age 40 and females over age 50).

VO2 Submax is slightly less valid than VO2 Max because athletes are not required to reach their maximum heart rate. However, VO2 Submax results can estimate competitive endurance.

Lactate measurement is used to accurately determine heart rate training and recovery zones. Testing for Lactate Threshold is done on a treadmill or cycle ergometer. A series of exercise stages is completed, each one slightly harder than the previous. This test helps the development coach put the athlete through a performance program to reduce recovery time and build anaerobic power (endurance).

The Wingate test has become one of the most widely used protocols for determining peak muscle power and indirectly reflecting anaerobic capacity. It involves a 3-5 minute warm up, on a cycle ergometer followed by a 30-second maximal effort against a constant load. This test allows evaluation of the athlete's peak power, mean power and muscle fatigability, which is important for improving sustained competitive strength.

The vertical jump test utilizes a Vertec jump test instrument. A measurement of the difference between the standing reach height and the jump height is performed. Results of the vertical jump test are used to evaluate vertical leg explosion in order to improve the athlete's vertical and horizontal speed.

The Excalibur Sports Cycle ergometer and supporting testing software is training technology that provides a pedal stroke and force measurement to analyze cycling power and efficiency. This test establishes training benchmarks and measures an athlete's training progress. The Excalibur is renowned worldwide as "the gold standard” in ergometry.

The running economy test measures how much energy is used for a specific submaximal speed of running (this is standardized to take body mass into account). The test is conducted on a treadmill using individual submaximal work loads based upon an athlete’s body mass, measuring stride length and stride frequency. The results of this test are important to optimize running efficiency.

Video biomechanical analysis provides visual feedback to the athlete, coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, pedorthist and physician. Deficits in strength, speed and movement mechanics are captured on Dartfish technology while the athlete completes the functional screen, combine testing or sport-specific motion.

A sports nutritionist/registered dietitian can provide a comprehensive evaluation of the athlete?s regular eating habits along with results of other performance tests to help tailor a nutrition program to the athlete?s genetics, lifestyle and sport-specific goals.