ENDURANCE LAB · PERFORMANCE LAB
Understand your aerobic fitness and response to increasing cycling intensity. Choose bike VO2max, lactate or a combined assessment to help refine training priorities and pacing.
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A bigger assessment is not automatically a better choice. Match the test to your sport, recent training and the decision you want to make. Current availability, prices and payment are shown in the portal.
Assess aerobic fitness with gas analysis during an incremental bike protocol. The result is explained alongside your goals and the conditions of the test.
Book bike VO2maxMeasure the lactate response across increasing efforts to help guide intensity and pacing. A threshold estimate depends on the protocol and interpretation.
Book bike lactateCombine aerobic fitness and lactate measurements in one appointment. Use the findings to discuss training zones and the next block of work.
Book the combined testCompare PPD and lab-based options for a modelled metabolic profile. Inputs, measurements and prices differ; modelled outputs are explained with their assumptions.
Compare INSCYD assessmentsWe discuss your goals, explain the selected protocol and take the measurements required for that service. Afterwards, the findings are explained in plain language. Appropriate performance assessments can help inform training zones, pacing and priorities; they cannot guarantee a personal best.
Follow the instructions in your booking confirmation. Bring suitable clothing, shoes and water, and contact us about illness, injury or exercise restrictions before attending. Preparation differs between exercise tests and resting assessments. Do not change prescribed medication without advice from the professional managing it.
No. Testing is open to self-coached athletes and athletes working with another coach.
Yes. Your report can support a discussion with your coach; sharing with us or another professional is agreed with you.
Choose a reason to reassess, such as reviewing a training block. Comparable protocols and preparation make repeat results more useful.
Underground Fitness, The Outpost, Unit 6, Ashgrove Industrial Estate, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin A96 VX46. Visits are by appointment.
If your main question is comfort or riding position, consider a bike fit. Mechanical servicing is arranged separately by email.
Maintenance and race preparation with scope and costs agreed before work begins.
Explore bike servicesChoose the assessment in the portal or email Tiago if you need help deciding. Testing is optional when joining coaching.
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