The Balance Point Assessment

What is a Balance Point Assessment?

Gone are the days of benchmark testing, where the athlete receives a page of seemingly random numbers that have no effect on shaping their training habits. The whole point of the Balance Point Assessment is to empower the athlete with the objective information they need to understand what they should do in training to get better. This 60 min long assessment allows us to understand your body’s strengths and weaknesses and how it responds to training stress. We use this information collected to make necessary changes to ensure continued improvements throughout the season.

The Balance Point Assessment (BPA) also helps to set intensities and goals for each training cycle and assesses improvement over time. The BPA is a great way to help athletes learn to observe biomarkers; including heart rate, cadence, breathing rate, etc., and learn to use them to their advantage in training.

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How does it work?

We have a THREE-STEP process to every BPA.

Step 1:

We conduct a thorough interview and functional movement assessment including collecting data on personal information, training history, lifestyle characteristics, limb range of motion and flexibility.

Step 2:

We then start our physiological assessment. This assessment is unlike any you may have seen before. Adapted and evolved from theories developed by world renown physiologist Juerg Feldmann and Master Coach Dr. Andrew Sellars. We employ the use of as much technology as we can to pin point and isolate every one of your trainable systems. We can then use that information to develop a plan to train any one of the systems to get stronger.

The bio-markers we monitor are:
•   VO2
•   Functional tidal volume
•   Functional respiration rates
•   Respiratory ventilation
•   Blood oxygen
•   Muscle tissue oxygen
•   Relative hemoglobin (muscle)
•   Oxygen utilization
•   Functional coordination
•   Fit/position/mechanics
•   General body composition
•   Structural lung volume
•   Rate of perceived effort
• Core body temperature

• Psychological skills assessment

Step 3:

We then sit down and chat about your results and maps out a plan of action for your training. You will also get a detailed report that includes a fact sheet about you as an athlete as well as a summary of the data collected during your physiological assessment.

Interested in VO₂ Max Testing

Coach Luke runs a Physiology Lab at Valeo Health Clinic

At the Valeo Health Clinic in Kelowna BC, Luke offers industry-leading VO2 Max Testing, a comprehensive physiological assessment crucial for optimizing fitness and performance. With a passion for enhancing individuals' health and well-being, Luke utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and advanced methodologies to accurately measure VO2 Max levels.

During your session at Valeo Health Clinic, Luke will guide you through the testing process, explaining each step to ensure your comfort and understanding. VO2 Max Testing involves measuring the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise, providing invaluable insights into your cardiovascular fitness and endurance capacity.

Luke's expertise allows him to interpret the test results effectively, tailoring personalized fitness plans based on your unique physiological profile and goals. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance or an individual looking to improve your overall health and fitness, Luke's VO2 Max Testing services at Valeo Health Clinic can empower you to reach your full potential.

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