The Human Performance Lab is equipped and staffed to perform a variety of tests that help determine a person's preparedness for an active physical lifestyle and/or athletic pursuits.
Our minimum wrestling weight, body composition, endurance, pulmonary function tests and our dietary assessments provide a service for coaches, athletes and individuals.
As certified technicians, we help wrestling coaches measure wrestlers' minimal wrestling weights (skinfolds) as required for all Minnesota high school and college wrestlers.
Body fat and non-fat mass can be estimated using skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance and/or underwater weighing. This assessment is most useful for tracking yearly changes in body composition. It allows comparison of an individual’s body fat with standard values. Except for wrestlers, we generally discourage body fat assessments of athletes younger than 18.
We perform a complete nutritional analysis for individuals who want to modify or confirm his/her diet. We review the results and answer questions in a follow-up counseling session.
We provide submaximal or peak testing that estimates your VO2 max or cardiovascular fitness for those who want to know their fitness level without completing a max test. These tests are better suited for the recreational athlete or individual and can be individualized based on needs.
We measure peak muscle power with leg ergometers during brief (30-second) explosive efforts. Athletes in explosive sports such as volleyball, hockey and football generally have exceptional power.
A complete fitness test is recommended for anyone who wants to start a fitness program or is interested in a comprehensive analysis of their current fitness status. This test includes all three body composition tests, wingate, functional movement screening (FMS), submaximal or peak cardiovascular fitness testing, and a comprehensive dietary analysis.
TEST |
COST |
TIME (Minutes) |
Body Composition (Skin Folds) |
$15 |
10 |
Body Composition (Underwater) |
$30 |
25 |
Skinfold + Underwater Weighing |
$40 |
30 |
Submaximal Cardiovascular Fitness Test (Bike or Treadmill) |
$40 |
30 |
Sport Specific Fitness Test |
$50 |
45 |
Anaerobic Power Output/Wingate |
$25 |
20 |
Minimum Wrestling Weight (Call for team pricing) |
$15/Wrestler |
10 |
Nutrition and Goal Assessment |
$50 |
45 |
Full Fitness Assessment (Body Composition, Cardiovascular Fitness, Wingate, FMS, and Nutrition and Goal Assessment) |
$150 |
2.5 Hours |
Wingate |
$75 |
45 |
Flexibility Screens (FMS + Balance Test) |
$30 |
30 |
If you come for testing or to visit the Human Performance Lab, you have several options.
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