VO2/RMR Test Results!

So what's the testing protocol for a phantom?

I think you hired some actor to pretend to be you for a few hours. And we still haven't seen that mystery bike (scoooobyyy doooobbbyyy dooooo) of yours.

But I will say that I have heard that the VO2 Max test can be a helpfull tool. Especially for weight loss.

When will we see you on two wheels?

Yeah, nick did the testing.

The rmr was $100 and the VO2 was 150. I did them at the same time.

The Vo2 test only sucks at the end, when you're sprinting at like a 10% incline (or felt like it) with a mask on your face that doesn't seem to want you to have enough oxygen).

You can get these tests for FREE.

The ASU Kinesiology department has started a new study that's focusing on optimal training methods.  They are looking for lab rats.  The first step is to go in and get a bunch of these tests.  They will use these tests to determine if you qualify for their study.  But, whether you qualify or not, or whether you want to take part in the second phase or not, you will still get all of these tests for free. 

Here are some of the tests they do...
- V02 max
- max heart rate and lactate threshold
- DXA scan for a true body fat measurement
- Wingate Test to determine your maximum power output

They'll also take some blood, check your cortisol levels, give you a stress test, etc.  If this sounds interesting, go to http://kinesiology.clas.asu.edu/estudy to read more about their study.


I have done 2/3s of the testing.  I do the Wingate on Thursday.  The stress test was not much fun, but the rest was.  The folks running the tests are really nice.

Awesome, I just called them and they should be calling me back in a little while to hopefully set some stuff up. Thanks for the heads up. Welcome to BT!

AWESOME! I just shot off an email. I really hope to get in on this!

I just got off of the phone with Nick and I am scheduled for the first test on May 14.  Great information.. They are also looking for some pencil pusher types in the 18-40 year age group for this study if you you know of any folks who want to be test subjects.

First test for me = May 13th. I think I'm in the sedentary group.

Who did you guys call to get in on this? My email has gone unanswered and I have called (480) 965-3986 and left a message but I have not spoken with anybody. I'd REALLY like to get in on this!

I called too and left a VM. I'm sure they'll call tomorrow.

I'm going to call again tomorrow.

The reason it's for men only is the actual study is for the military special warfare. Which is generally men only. (Which I think is stupid, I've met some hardcore chicks who could have easily been seals)

I got turned down. I'm too old. The study is for men younger than 40. Darn

I'm in. Call now or email

[email protected]

He was super helpful. They need sedentary men as well. Sign your husbands up.

I'm in!

ETA: I didn't ask but obviously the only reason I'm interested in donating my body to science is to get my VO2Max, max heart rate, lactate threshold, body fat and power output. I'm sure they're not going to tell us what our heart rate zones are based on VO2Max but how easy is it to determine what they are once you know your VO2Max?

Anyways, this sounds prettty cool!

Has anybody that was accepted as a lab rat received any follow up?