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Performance Testing

Advanced physiological testing

Never Peak provides advanced physiological testing designed to help athletes and health-focused individuals better understand how their bodies produce energy, respond to training, and adapt over time. Using medical insight and precise measurement tools, we translate complex physiological data into clear, actionable information.

VO₂ Max Testing

$225

Measures your body's ability to consume oxygen and produce energy during exercise. This test provides insight into aerobic capacity, metabolic efficiency, ventilatory thresholds, and the balance between fat and carbohydrate utilization.

60-minute test

Plan for a 60-minute appointment.

Key insights

  • VO₂ max
  • Ventilatory thresholds
  • FatMax (maximal fat oxidation)
  • Metabolic efficiency

Lactate Threshold Testing

$175

Blood lactate testing identifies the intensity at which lactate begins to accumulate in the bloodstream. These thresholds help define individualized training zones and provide one of the most accurate ways to guide endurance training.

90-minute visit

Plan for a 90-minute appointment; the movement portion takes about 50 minutes.

Key insights

  • LT1 (aerobic threshold)
  • LT2 (anaerobic threshold)
  • Precise training zones

Resting Metabolic Rate

$150

Resting metabolic rate testing measures the amount of energy your body requires at rest. This information helps athletes better understand daily energy needs and supports effective fueling strategies for training and recovery.

45-minute visit

Morning appointments only, except Thursday. Fast for 8 hours while staying hydrated, avoid caffeine, and avoid intense exercise for 12 hours. Contact us if you need another time.

Key insights

  • Daily caloric needs
  • Metabolic efficiency
  • Nutrition planning support

Endurance Focused Lab Panel

$450

A targeted blood panel designed to identify factors that may affect endurance, recovery, and overall health. Results are interpreted in the context of your training, physiology testing, and performance goals.

Request online

The blood panel is completed offsite. Send a request and the lab will reach out to coordinate it.

Key insights

  • Oxygen-carrying capacity
  • Iron status and nutrient deficiencies
  • Metabolic and thyroid health
  • Markers of inflammation and recovery

DNA Analysis

$650

This offering is unique to Never Peak. Genetic analysis provides additional insight into how your individual biology may influence nutrition, exercise response, recovery, and other aspects of performance. These findings help add another layer of personalization to your overall plan. The more data that is fed into this analysis, the more powerful of a tool it becomes. Labs, DEXA, and performance data all improve the personalization of the recommendations and insights.

15-minute cheek swab

Have nothing in your mouth for 30 minutes before collection. The sample is sent to the lab for analysis.

Key insights

  • Exercise and training response
  • Nutrition and metabolism
  • Recovery tendencies
  • Individual genetic traits relevant to performance

Sweat Analysis add-on

$50

A wearable biosensor worn during your session measures fluid and electrolyte losses in real time as you sweat. Results give insights for your personal hydration and electrolyte plan.

Worn during your exercise session

Add this when you book VO₂ max, lactate threshold, or a package that includes Day 2. One $50 charge per visit, even if you do both tests.

Key insights

  • Sweat rate
  • Sodium and electrolyte concentration
  • Total fluid loss
  • Personalized hydration recommendations
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Understand your physiology

If you're ready to understand your physiology and train with clarity, we’d love to hear from you.