SPORTS SCIENCE MADE EASY · DÚN LAOGHAIRE

VO₂ Max & Lactate Testing

Bring aerobic capacity and training intensity into one assessment.

Our combined assessment uses lactate stages and a progressive ramp with VO₂ Master. It connects oxygen uptake, lactate, heart rate and power or pace so you can understand the measures together.

Illustration explaining a lactate testing assessment

Two questions, one appointment

The lactate stages examine your response to increasing workload. The ramp examines oxygen uptake at higher intensity. We explain how the protocol connects these measures and what can be concluded from your results.

Choose the discipline you train for

Bike testing takes place on the Wahoo KICKR Bike; run testing uses the treadmill. Choose the discipline relevant to your goals. If you need both, discuss the booking requirements before arranging separate appointments.

A practical discussion after testing

We explain the measured findings, the threshold method and the implications for training. The aim is to identify useful priorities and clarify intensity, rather than reduce your performance to a single score.

Connect testing with a programme

Your findings can inform a seven-zone training prescription and a conversation about your next training block. You can use testing alongside an existing coach or explore Endurance Lab coaching for ongoing programme reviews.

Choose your test

VO₂ + Lactate Bike — €159 · 90 minutes

VO₂ + Lactate Run — €159 · 90 minutes

Current prices, appointment availability and payment are shown in the portal before booking.

Before you arrive

Read your confirmation and follow its exercise-test preparation instructions. Bring suitable shoes, clothing and water. Tell us about illness, injury or any limits on exercise so suitability can be reviewed before testing.

Common questions

Is this the same as INSCYD?

No. INSCYD adds metabolic modelling with different assessment options. View the INSCYD page to compare the current protocols.

Do I need to be an elite athlete?

No. The assessment may suit different experience levels, subject to screening and the question you need answered.

Where to find us

Underground Fitness, The Outpost, Unit 6, Ashgrove Industrial Estate, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Read your confirmation for arrival details. Testing is led by Endurance Lab and explained in plain language.

Explore all assessments, compare INSCYD options, or connect your results with ongoing coaching. Our resources explain the training concepts behind the numbers.