The only way to really improve your fitness is to know where you’re starting from.  Every competitive endurance athlete is aware that knowing his or her physiological perameters is essential to precise training and improvement.  Testing doesn't just tell you how hard you can go, with CCNS it can tell you your metabolic and muscular endurance, your strengths, your weaknesses, and your training and racing psychological profile. Why spend much more money on lightweight equipment and aero gear if you can make huge gains by maximizing your training first?  Your training can’t wait… Make an appointment with Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services and find out the information you need to know to become a smarter and faster rider.

 

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CCNS Lactate Threshold Testing :   $129

CCNS provides safe and affordable lactate threshold testing by a USAC
certified coach.  This test is also available for swimmers, runners, and rowers.  CCNS finds your fitness levels through direct blood lactate sampling. CCNS provides all the equipment a cyclist needs in order to determine there Zones and Thresholds at Wattage, Heartrate and Perceived Exertion. A session of lactate threshold testing will determine:

•    Power at LT
•    LT Threshold Heart Rate
•    Endurance capabilities (Wattage and HRs)
•    Workout Training Zones (Wattage and HRs)
•    A General Training Plan to meet this year’s goals

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VO2 Max Testing
A Glimpse of your Genetic Potential.                                          $179

An excellent way to determine current fitness levels and physical potential. When used in combination with a proper training program, VO2 Max testing has incredible value in helping an athlete achieve his or her peak physical condition.

Wingate Testing                                                                              $29
Determine your Maximal Power Output and Average Sprinting Power

See how you stack up to against the great pro sprinters. The Wingate test measures your Maximal power and Average Power output during an all out sprint. This test will help determine if weights and power work are what you need to focus on in your training. Let CCNS guide you to the top of the podium in your next bunch sprint. Take the Wingate Test
and let CCNS give you an idea of your sprinting potential.

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Hematological Testing                                                          $49 per Test
Hematocrit Testing, Glycolytic Hemoglobin Testing, Albumin testing, and Creatinine monitoring

Examine the composition of your blood and learn about your body’s essential strengths and weaknesses.  Blood analysis is one of the best and most scientific ways to improve your training regimen to fit your body’s specific needs.

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Resting Metabolic Rate Testing                                                           $79

Determine your exact metabolic and caloric needs. Determining your resting metabolic rate and caloric needs is crucial to safely and effectively lose weight, gain weight, enhance recovery, and have more energy! CCNS will help you determine your exact caloric needs using advanced calorimetry.

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Body Composition Analysis                                                                  $29

Are you too heavy? Are you too thin? How much weight can you lose and still maintain your optimal power? CCNS can help you determine you body composition and appropriate race weight.  We can help you feel confident about your weight standards and establish perfect weight loss goals and programs.

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Complete Fitness Analysis Package
(Includes LT, Wingate, RMR, VO2,                                             $329 Composition, and Hematocrit)

This is the Ultimate Fitness Analysis. Over the course of two days, CCNS will pinpoint every aspect of your current physical condition. This testing package is the perfect start to an intensive training program, and is included at no additional cost in all training programs started with CCNS.

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1-time Training Plan Consultation                      $310 (Includes Test)
Determines a training plan for 3 months based on determined fitness levels.