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PTSPinnacle Training Systems is the unique solution to help you reach your health, fitness, and athletic goals. Founded by Felicia Gomez Ph.D., in 2009, PTS has scientific excellence applied to each and every program and service offered, giving athletes of all shapes, sizes, and abilities a clear way to identify and achieve their goals. Pinnacle also strives for excellence in the promotion of healthy living, physical activity as preventative medicine, and balanced nutrition to provide overall health and well-being in your day to day lives. PTS can also apply these same principles on a larger scale in the form of Corporate Wellness packages. With this wide scope of practice, PTS is sure to have a service that can be tailored to fit your specific need.
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Physiological Testing with Pinnacle Training Systems
Q: WHY DO I NEED PHYSIOLOGICAL TESTING?
A: Testing is a important first step to a successful training program in that it gives you a “benchmark” or current picture of your fitness level. Because lab testing occurs in a controlled environment, it is easier to produce accurate results that can be consistently compared. These results are also much more accurate than using old training formulas (220- age = HR, for example) to determine heart rate zones and training paces. These formulas do not take into account the individuality of every athlete, so the most accurate way to assess what is best for your training is through physiological testing.
Click on the tests below to see their descriptions and prices. If you have any questions or are unsure of which test might be most beneficial to you, please don't hesitate to contact us!
- Establish your current cardiovascular fitness level.
- Establish heart rate zones needed to set important training parameters.
- Determine your anaerobic threshold which provides valuable information upon which to build an individualized program.
- Monitor your body's adaptation to training.
- Ensure you are training at the correct intensity to prevent injuries.
- Special discounts are available to groups within a team or club. E-mail info@pinnacletrainingsystems.com for more details.
VO2max testing prices:
General Population,
$200 for 1st test, 150 for follow up testing
Coaching Clients
$125 for 1st test, 125 for follow up testing
Call for special student or group rates!
Determining your lactate threshold has scientifically been shown to be the most consistent predictor of performance in endurance events. The LTA allows us to precisely determine your training zones based on power (cycling), pace (running) or heart rate (cycling and running). This test also provides the athlete with optimal paces for racing. Power, heart rate and/or pace at threshold is also determined. Lactate at threshold and peak power can be used by the athlete to precisely monitor their training. Watts/kg of body weight at threshold is also determined as this is an important assessment of climbing ability. The entire test takes about 1.5 hours including warm-up, cool down and consultation. Follow-up testing on a regular basis provides the athlete feedback as to whether or not their training program is providing them with the physiological adaptations that is required for optimal performance.
Lactate Threshold Testing Prices:
General Population,
$150 1st test, 125 follow up
Coaching Clients,
$100 1st testing, 100 follow up
Call for special student or group rates!
The MAP test is an incremental test the examines the athlete's heart rate response to an increase in workload. Based on the results, we can predict your anaerobic threshold and can determine your heart rate and power training zones. After the test, a consultation is provided whereby the test results are explained and how to apply the information to your training. This is a cycling test that uses your own bicycle on a lab-calibrated CompuTrainer Pro 3D stationary ergometer. The entire test takes about 1.5 hours including warm-up, cool down and consultation. Follow-up testing on a regular basis provides the athlete feedback as to whether or not their training program is providing them with the physiological adaptations that is required for optimal performance.
MAP Testing Prices:
General Population,
$100 1st test, $75 follow up
Coaching Clients,
$75 1st test, $50 for follow up
Call for special student or group rates!