Fitness Testing

Minimum Wrestling Weight

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

Body Composition

Estimates body fat and lean mass using either a 3-site or 7-site skinfold test at various locations on the body. Body composition can also be measured using bioelectrical impedance, where a weak electrical current passes through the body to assess fat and muscle mass.

Submaximal Cardiovascular Fitness (Estimated VO₂ Max)

Predicts maximal aerobic capacity using a treadmill or cycle ergometer while gradually increasing heart rate up to 85% of maximum. Results are plotted and calculated using an equation to estimate VO₂ max.

Maximal VO₂ Max

Measures the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during intense exercise. A higher VO₂ max indicates a greater ability to convert oxygen into ATP energy. This test is ideal for elite endurance athletes (e.g., runners, swimmers).

Anaerobic Power Output / Wingate

A 30-second cycle test performed at maximum effort with resistance based on body weight, used to measure anaerobic power and capacity. Ideal for athletes in high-intensity sports (e.g., hockey, volleyball).

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Measures the number of calories burned while the body is at complete rest. RMR supports vital functions such as breathing, blood circulation, organ function, and neurological activity.

Lactate Threshold Test

Measures the highest intensity of exercise that can be sustained without a significant rise in blood lactate levels. The test involves collecting several small blood samples via finger prick.

Muscular Fitness Testing

Assesses muscular endurance by performing bodyweight exercises for 60 seconds. Exercises include push-ups, sit-ups, and grip strength.

Maximal Muscular Fitness Testing

Determines one-repetition maximums by gradually increasing weight during common lifts (e.g., back squat, bench press).

Pulmonary Function Testing

Evaluates how well the lungs move air in and out. The participant breathes into a spirometer, which measures the volume and rate of airflow from a deep breath.

Flexibility Testing

Includes the sit-and-reach and back scratch tests to measure range of motion in various joints. These tests help assess joint health, postural stability, and the risk of delayed-onset muscle soreness.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Analyzes movement patterns to identify mobility and stability limitations or asymmetries in the body. This helps detect movement deficiencies that may lead to injury or impaired performance.

*Please call for sport-specific testing.

*Contact us for team pricing (10+ athletes).
Please reach out for a consultation regarding sport-specific testing.

If you're visiting the Human Performance Lab for testing or a tour, there are several parking options available:

• Free parking is available on nearby residential side streets.
• Visitors may use the Husky Pay Lot, located on the south side of the stadium (east of the National Hockey Center). The rate is $0.75 per half hour.
• For more information, view our campus parking map.

To locate the Human Performance Laboratory:

From the West

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

From the East (if parking in the Husky Pay Lot)

1. Walk north and enter through the doors behind the stadium.
2. Go down the ramp, passing the indoor rock climbing wall and the Campus Recreation Guest Services Desk.
3. Just to the right of the restrooms and drinking fountain, you’ll see a gray door with red letters marked “Human Performance Lab” (HaH 111).