Fitness Testing

Minimum wrestling weight

Completed through a 3-site skinfold in accordance with the Minnesota State High School League guidelines.

Body composition

Estimates the amount of body fat and non-body fat by measuring skin folds (3-site or 7-site) at various locations on the body. Body composition can also be measured by bioelectrical impedance, where a weak electrical current is sent through the body to measure body fat and muscle mass.

Submaximal cardiovascular fitness (estimated VO₂ max)

Predicts maximal aerobic capacity through using a treadmill or cycle ergometer by steadily increasing heart rate up to 85% of beats per minute. Results are plotted on a graph through an equation to determine what the estimated VO₂ max would be. 

Maximal VO₂ 

Tests the maximum rate of oxygen one consumes during intense exercise. The greater the VO₂ amount, the more oxygen one is able to convert into ATP energy. This test is ideal for elite athletes in aerobic sports (i.e., running, swimming).

Anaerobic power output / Wingate

Cycle test of anaerobic leg power to measure anaerobic power output and anaerobic capacity. Participant will cycle at maximum effort for 30 seconds with resistance proportional to body weight. Ideal for athletes in anaerobic sports (i.e., hockey, volleyball).

Resting Metabolic Rate

Measures the total amount of calories burned while participant is completely at rest. RMR supports breathing, circulating blood, organ functions, and basic neurological functions.

Lactate Threshold Test

Measures the highest exercise intensity one can sustain for a prolonged period of time without lactate substantially building up in the bloodstream. Involves several blood samples to be taken through a finger prick.

Muscular Fitness Testing

Tests muscular strength by completing body weight exercises in a 60 second time span. Testing will include push-ups, sit ups, and grip strength.

Maximal Muscular Fitness Testing

Measures a one-repetition maximal weight by progressively increasing weight amounts in common lifts (back squat, bench press, etc.).

Pulmonary Function Testing

Complete evaluation of the respiratory system that evaluates how well your lungs exchange air. Participant will breathe into a spirometer, which measures in rate of air blown in one deep breath.

Flexibility Testing

Includes the sit and reach and back scratch test to measure the ranges of motion throughout your body. Each test is specific to joints in the body to assess joint health, postural stability, and delayed muscle soreness.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Analyzes movement patterns and observes mobility and stability deficiencies in various joint locations on the body. This also identifies asymmetries which result in movement deficiencies.

*Please call for sport specific testing.

*Contact for team pricing (10+ athletes).

Contact for a consultation for sport specific testing.

If you come for testing or to visit the Human Performance Lab, you have several options. 

• Parking on residential side streets is free.
• Visitors are welcome to use the Husky Pay Lot which is on the South side of the stadium (East side of the National Hockey Center) and charges $0.75/half hour.
• Our campus map provides more information on parking.

To find the Human Performance Laboratory:

From the West

1. Enter door 9 of Halenbeck Hall (directly behind the Subway/gas station).
2. Immediately turn left and walk toward the women's locker room.
3. On your right will be a stairwell. Descend the stairs to the basement level.
4. At the bottom of these stairs, go through one set of doors and on your left you will enter the Human Performance Laboratory (HaH 111).

From the East (if parking in Husky Pay Lot)

1. Walk North and enter the doors behind the stadium.
2. Walk down the ramp past the indoor rock climbing wall past the Campus Recreation Guest Services Desk.
3. Just to the right of the bathrooms and drinking fountain is a gray door with red letters marked “Human Performance Lab” (HaH 111).