Optimal Cadence Analysis - $150 (or an additional $50 if done with the Running Economy Test)

Duration:

Total lab time is approximately 60 minutes.

Description:

This test is for runners aimed to determine which running cadence (i.e., steps per minute) produces the lowest amount of oxygen consumption. Less oxygen consumption indicates better metabolic economy to allow you to run at a certain pace for a longer period of time. During this test, you will run on a treadmill at your selected pace while the amount of oxygen that you consume is measured. You preferred cadence will be manipulated by either increasing or reducing your number of steps per minute to determine which cadence yields the lowest amount of oxygen consumption. Following the analysis, expert lab staff will discuss these results with you to attempt to provide you with a full understanding of their meaning and how to move forward with your training.