Ballymoney Cycling Club members have been using Fitness testing as part of their preparation and establishing where they are in terms of all round fitness and in the putting together of Training Programmes. As a rule members are encouraged to use the trusted facilities at Queens University in Belfast.

Performance Services 

Staffed by Dr Robert Gamble , a wide range of Fitness tests and programmes are available to suit every level of fitness. To book an appointment please email r.gamble@qub.ac.uk.

Full Sports Test

• A one-to-one appointment lasting approximately 1.5 hours. 
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• A full physiological assessment specific to your sport including direct measurement of VO2 max – the gold standard measurement of fitness 
• Assessment of performance and goal setting 
• Body Compositional Analysis (Ht, Wt, BMI, %Fat and recommendations about competition weights) 
• Measurement of maximum heart rate, endurance capacity, economy (submaximal efficiency) and anaerobic threshold determination. 
• Provision of scientifically determined (not predicted) heart rate and power training zones which are specific to you and your sport. 
• Specialised advice on planning your training including programme phases 
• A full report of findings and recommendations 

Full Sports Test cost £85 per test and £75 per retest

(retests must be within 1 year of previous test)

Steven McAllister and Guy Martin, both use the Queens PEC for Sports Testing, after a lengthy chat at this years NW200, Guy was high in praise for the facility and the standard of testing.

 
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 Blood Lactate Profile

• A one to one appointment lasting approximately 1 hour 
• Sub - maximal analysis of oxygen consumption, heart rate and submaximal efficiency 
• Determination of anerobic threshold and training thresholds specific to your sport 
• Provision of scientifically determined heart rate and power training zones specific to you and your sport  
• Specialised advice on planning your training including programme phases 
• A full report of findings and recommendations 

Blood Lactate Profile cost £75 per test and £65 per retest (retests must be within 1 year of the previous test)

Squad Testing

• A range of performance tests specific to your sport 
• Measurements of body composition, flexibility, strength, power, speed and endurance 
• Full squad report including recommendations on overall performance 

Squad Testing cost £15 per individual test. For large squad tests quotations are available on request

Other Tests

• Flexibility Tests 
• Strength Tests 
• Submaximal Fitness Tests 
• Isokinetics 

Programming

• 8 week training programme cycles developed specifically for you and your main seasonal goals 
• Advice and guidance during your training period 
• Coaching assistance 

 Programming cost £50 for an 8 week exercise plan. £300 for Annual Periodised Training Schedule

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