Metabolic Testing for Endurance Athletes | Elevate Metabolism San Diego
Stop guessing your zones. Get precise VO2 Max, lactate threshold, and training zones for marathon, triathlon, and endurance performance in San Diego.
How Endurance Athletes Benefit From Metabolic Testing
VO2 Max and RMR data take the guesswork out of training and nutrition. Whether you're optimizing for performance, fat loss, longevity, or program design, real metabolic data beats estimates from watches, formulas, or generic plans.
About the Exercise Physiologist
Jennah Brown, M.S., trained at UC Berkeley in the George Brooks Lab (undergraduate research) and completed her M.S. in Exercise Physiology at SDSU. Her master's thesis focused on VO2 and mitochondrial function. Read full bio →
Frequently Asked Questions
How does VO2 Max testing help marathon training?
Your precise lactate threshold and heart rate zones allow you to train at the exact intensity needed to improve aerobic capacity without overtraining.
What's the difference between estimated and tested zones?
Age-based estimates can be off by 20+ bpm. Tested zones are based on your actual physiology at the cellular level.
Can I test on a bike instead of the treadmill?
Our current setup uses a treadmill, but we can discuss alternatives. Contact us to learn more.