Von Ardenne Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy
12-Minute Cooper Treadmill Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test
Åstrand-Ryhming Submaximal Oxygen Uptake Step Test
Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy is the timely-structured supply of oxygen via the respiratory system, coupled with micronutrients and exercise to increase the absorption of oxygen at the cellular level to improve aerobic metabolism, improve the clearance of lactate, improve our VO2max, increase our maximum heart rate and support collagen production.
When we exercise our muscles are hard at work and require more energy than usual, the demand for oxygen increases to meet this need. As a result, our breathing rate and our heart rate increase in an attempt to pull more oxygen into the blood.
When our body runs low on oxygen, anaerobic metabolism takes over, our cells produce less energy and we experience a build-up of lactate and overall fatigue. Providing our body with oxygen during exercise, allows us to delay fatigue, increase our workload and ultimately facilitate a greater physiological adaptation.
The use of oxygen also helps to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycemia by improving hepatic gluconeogenesis; a process in which excess lactate is converted back into usable glucose.
Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy is a great solution for individuals with high fasting lactate levels who experience a disproportionate increase in their breathing and heart rate during low intensity exercise such as walking.
Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy is also an excellent option for individuals who are interested in improving their health (increasing their maximum heart rate), struggle with exercise-induced hypoglycemia and/or are looking for a strategy to improve the health of their skin.
Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy differs from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in that it uses physical exertion to pull oxygen into the body rather than using pressure to push oxygen into the body. Multi-Step Oxygen Therapy is also less time consuming and more affordable.
Åstrand-Ryhming Submaximal Oxygen Uptake Step Test
12-Minute Cooper Treadmill Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test
Åstrand-Ryhming Submaximal Oxygen Uptake Step Test
Submaximal oxygen uptake step tests provide a safe, practical and valid means of assessing VO2 max in a non-exhaustive manner.
VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body is capable of using during high level exercise; it is an excellent predictor of health and longevity.
Aging and chronic disease are associated with a progressive decline in VO2 max. It is therefore important to have it measured and ensure that we are maintaining a VO2 max of no less than 30.0 mL/kg/min.
Please contact us if you would like to schedule an Åstrand-Ryhming Submaximal Oxygen Uptake Step Test.
Time: 30 minutes
Cost: $75
12-Minute Cooper Treadmill Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test
12-Minute Cooper Treadmill Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test
12-Minute Cooper Treadmill Maximum Oxygen Uptake Test
The Cooper Test was designed by Kenneth H. Cooper. The distance you are capable of running in a 12-minute period can be used to calculate your VO2 max using a scientific formula.
VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body is capable of using during heavy exercise; it is an excellent predictor of health and longevity. Simply put, the greater your VO2 max, the more oxygen your body can consume and the more effectively your body can use that oxygen to make energy (ATP).
In order to maintain a VO2 max of 30.0 mL/kg/min, women should be able to maintain a pace of no less than 5.8 mph on the treadmill for 12 minutes.
If the 12-minute Cooper Test is outside your current comfort zone, please consider scheduling an Åstrand-Ryhming Submaximal Oxygen Uptake Step Test.