Elite Runner Performance & Efficiency Testing is suitable for a wide range of individuals who perform in sports where endurance is important:

• Runners - particularly those competing in distances ranging from 800m to ultra marathon events
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• Multi-sport athletes (triathletes)
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• Team sport athletes (football/AFL)
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• Athletes looking to gain data-driven insights into their metabolism and mechanics  

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Choosing ELITE RUNNER PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY TESTING AT GymTherapy means you will:

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• Gain an in-depth understanding about your running performance, metabolism, VO2 Max, thresholds, training zones and gait mechanics
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• Use the data to enhance and optimise your training specific for you and your goals.
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• Enhance your running efficiency
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• Reduce running injury risk
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• Guidance on factors contributing to your running efficiency and performance

You will learn about several aspects of your running performance including:

• Running Gait Cycle: Describes the different stages of gait during running, includes the stance, float and swing phases.
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• VO2 Max: Is a measure of the body's capacity to maximally uptake oxygen from the environment and use it in skeletal muscle during intense full-body exercise (maximal oxygen consumption). It is considered the gold-standard measurement for cardiorespiratory fitness
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• Limb Symmetry Index (LSI): A metric used to measure the difference between the right and left side during running gait on various key metrics. Important especially for those with previous or current injuries looking to understand and determine the root cause of pain and dysfunction.
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• Ventilatory Thresholds: Describes the relationship between physical exertion and ventilation. During VO2 Max testing, two key ventilatory thresholds (VT1 & VT2) are identified, which allows for specific training recommendations that improve these values moving forward.
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• Ground Contact Time: Time in milliseconds where the foot is in contact with the ground. It is measured from the point of heel contact until the point of toe off and an important metric when assessing running efficiency
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• Training Zones: Training zones are calculated based on the relationship between your VO2 Max, heart rate, and mechanical output (power/pace). By completing VO2 Max testing, it allows for accurate prescription of these training zones, optimising training and performance.
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• Running Gait Deviations: A variety of deviations may be present during the running gait cycle that contribute to reduced efficiency, performance and increased injury risk. These are assessed through our IMU and video analysis technology.