We combine personal coaching, small group focus, and performance science to give competitive swimmers what traditional clubs can’t - tailored support to reach their full potential.
At SwimmersClinic, we offer a cutting-edge cardiovascular performance assessment that goes far beyond standard fitness testing. By combining gas exchange analysis, heart rate monitoring, and blood lactate profiling, we provide an accurate, science-based picture of your fitness, endurance, and recovery capacity.
This test is designed for both swimmers in the water and land-based athletes using rowing machines or cycling ergometers, making it fully adaptable and sport-specific.
What We Measure
Gas Exchange (VO₂ and VCO₂ Analysis) We use real-time respiratory data to assess your oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide output, allowing us to identify your aerobic capacity and ventilatory thresholds.
Heart Rate Monitoring Continuous heart rate tracking reveals how efficiently your cardiovascular system responds to increasing exercise loads, critical for defining training zones and monitoring progress over time.
Lactate Testing Through a series of small blood samples during exercise, we measure blood lactate concentrations to detect the exact point where lactate begins to accumulate rapidly - your lactate threshold.
We go beyond: in addition to cardiovascular and metabolic testing, we also assess power and agility using highly sensitive motion sensors that capture your performance in real-time. Through velocity-based training (VBT) technology, we quantify key metrics such as velocity, force, power, and total work during resistance exercises. This approach allows us to precisely evaluate your neuromuscular output and training efficiency. When combined with your cardiovascular, lactate, and body composition data, you’ll receive a comprehensive, non-invasive snapshot of your current fitness profile, enabling you to train smarter, not harder.
Data Analysis & Outcome
Using the data collected, we plot your lactate curve, visually identifying the threshold point where lactate concentration rises sharply. This allows us to determine your:
Aerobic training zone
Anaerobic training zone
Race pacing targets
Recovery profiles
Your Personalised Report Includes:
A graph of your lactate curve
Clear interpretation of your physiological training zones
Recommendations for specific, targeted training adjustments based on your results
Why Swimmers Clinic?
Unmatched Accuracy: We use high-performance, lab-grade technology and meticulous protocols to ensure every data point is reliable and actionable.
Sport-Specific Testing: Whether in the pool or the gym, our protocols are designed to reflect your actual performance environment.
Expert-Led Assessments: Our team includes qualified sports scientists, expert trainers, and nutritionists, experienced in elite athlete support and data interpretation.
Evidence-Based Guidance: You leave with a detailed, easy-to-use report that empowers you or your coach to design training that truly matches your physiology.
Who Is This Test For?
This assessment is ideal for:
Competitive swimmers
Triathletes
Coaches and sports scientists
Any athlete seeking to personalise and optimise their training intensity
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