PNOE Pre-test prerequisites
What do you need to do prior in preparation for your resting or active VO2 max test?
Pre-test prerequisites
- Fast except from plain water for at least 3 hours prior to testing (RMR test only) No caffeine, tobacco or stimulating drinks
- Please arrive at least 10 min prior to your scheduled time so you can be relaxed before the test
- During this time you will download the testing app and enter your details while we sync and calibrate our equipment
- Please where bike ‘knicks’ or fitted shorts and t-shirt for the active (AMR) test. For the resting (RMR) test, comfortable clothes are fine
- Avoid intense exercise or any exercise of more than 1 hour 24hrs prior to testing
- Re-testing should be conducted the same time of the day as the initial assessment
- Continue any medications as usual