How often should I repeat it?
Every 3–6 months (or after a training block) to track progress, refresh zones, and celebrate improvements in fitness age.
How long does it take and what do I leave with?
About 45–60 minutes total (8–12 minutes of gently increasing exercise). You leave with a true understanding of how to improve your body's energy efficiency and capacity.
How do I prepare?
Wear comfy shoes, arrive hydrated, avoid a heavy meal and caffeine for 3 hours, and skip hard exercise the day before. Take your regular medication (unless your doctor says otherwise), we will supply a heart rate monitor for the test.
Treadmill worries, can I use a bike or walk slowly?
Absolutely. We choose the piece of equipment that best matches your balance, joints, and confidence.
What if I take beta-blockers or have a pacemaker/stent?
Still fine, we use multiple signals using your verbal cues to go with our continuous monitoring of your heart rate, then set zones accordingly.
How hard do I have to go?
We stop the moment you reach your comfortable maximum; many seniors do a sub-max version that still gives accurate training zones.
Is it safe at my age (with heart/blood pressure issues)?
Yes, it's supervised, gently increased, and tailored to you; we pre-screen and, if needed, request GP clearance.
What will I learn and how does it help daily life?
You’ll get your VO₂max (fitness age) and a personal easy “rejuvenation zone” (Zone 2/FatMax) so walks/cycles improve stamina, reduce breathlessness, and make stairs, shopping, and travel feel easier.
