VO2 for Cyclists2025-10-27T11:01:29+00:00

VO2 for Cyclists

Cyclists: this is the lab test the pros rely on breath-by-breath VO₂ gas analysis shows the size of your engine, the exact points you switch fuels, and the precise power/HR zones to train for faster, smarter gains.

Information

Supercharge your FTP (don’t just estimate it)2025-10-17T14:48:58+00:00

See how VO₂max and thresholds underpin FTP, then target the true limiter to lift FTP faster with the right intervals.

Know your best-power spots2025-10-17T14:49:23+00:00

Identify power at VT1/VT2 (first/second ventilatory thresholds) so you know exactly where you produce sustainable vs. race-winning power and how long you can hold it.

Calibrate your wearables to your physiology2025-10-17T14:49:45+00:00

Load lab-derived HR/power zones into your Garmin/other devices so guidance matches your body (not generic algorithms); consumer estimates can be off around key thresholds.

Burn fuel smarter for long rides2025-10-17T14:50:03+00:00

Pinpoint your FatMax (max fat-oxidation) intensity to spare glycogen and extend endurance during base and tempo work.

Train like the elites, with proof2025-10-17T14:50:54+00:00

VO₂max is a cornerstone metric in endurance sport and a powerful health/fitness marker—track it block-to-block to see measurable improvements, not guesses.

Receive a Biological Age & Performance Report2025-10-17T14:51:11+00:00

Your VO₂max, ventilatory thresholds (VT1/VT2), precise HR/pace zones for easy, tempo, and intervals, lung capacity and utilisation, fat burning efficiency, recovery capacity and health vs biological age.

How to book

  • Location: Sevenoaks Performance Lab (private, specialist equipment).

  • Price: £129

  • Time: 60 minutes (starting with a warmup followed by 12 -15 minutes of graded exercise at a level to suit you and then we go through the results).

  • Full report: You receive a full Biological Age & Performance Report

  • Book: To book contact us now.

Snapshots from Your Report

This merely shows parts of the report that you will receive to a dedicated app on your phone from which you can check your progress as you retest, improve and reset your training and nutrition.

FAQs

Can I use my own bike?2025-10-14T15:41:37+00:00

The test is done on a calibrated bike ergometer to ensure data accuracy and retest validity.

What should I bring/wear?2025-10-14T15:42:05+00:00

Bib shorts, stiff-soled shoes, pedals (if you want your own), HR strap/watch, and a water bottle. We’ll handle fans and towels.

How hard is the test, do I need to go to failure?2025-10-14T15:44:20+00:00

It’s a progressive ramp; you stop when you reach max sustainable effort. We supervise throughout for safety.

What will I get from the test?2025-10-14T15:44:38+00:00

Your VO₂max, ventilatory thresholds (VT1/VT2), precise power and HR zones, your FatMax (best fat-burn range), lung capacity and utilisation, fat burning efficiency, recovery capacity and health vs biological age.

How does this relate to FTP?2025-10-14T15:45:01+00:00

By showing whether your limiter is aerobic capacity (VO₂max) or threshold, we’ll target the right intervals to raise FTP faster – you’ll also see power at VT1/VT2 to guide sweet-spot/tempo work.

Will it help with fueling on long rides?2025-10-14T15:45:19+00:00

Yes – knowing where you switch from fat to carbs helps plan pacing and fueling so you spare glycogen and avoid late-ride fade.

Can you load my zones to my Garmin/Head unit?2025-10-14T15:45:36+00:00

Absolutely – your power/HR zones go straight onto your device so workouts and alerts match your physiology, not generic estimates.

How should I prepare and how often should I re-test?2025-10-14T15:45:53+00:00

Avoid hard rides 24 hours prior, arrive hydrated, have a light meal 3 hours before your test and avoid caffeine 3 hours prior to testing; re-test every 8–12 weeks (or after a training block) to track progress and retune zones.

What can I start exploring if I want to get the most out of my test?2025-10-14T15:46:17+00:00

VO₂max for aerobic ceiling, ventilatory/lactate thresholds for pacing, FatMax for efficiency, and individualized zones that make every session count.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me on enquiries@betterbodygroup.co.uk I will be happy to answer your questions.

CONTACT

To find out more call us on
01732 451979 or email us at enquiries@betterbodygroup.co.uk
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