Chad from Ultimate Test Lab will be coming back to the Fort on Saturday, February 27th to do some testing. It will have been a little under a year since their last visit. It will be exciting to see the progress you all have made. If you missed out on the testing the first time, this will be a great opportunity to set a baseline.
The 3 tests beings offered are:
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) - This test lets you know how many calories you would burn in a day if you did nothing other than sitting still in a chair. Makes calorie counting much more meaningful. Do not eat or have any type of caffeine before taking this test. It will take just under 15 minutes to complete. Cost = $50
- Hydrostatic Body Composition - This is an underwater test to accurately determine your body fat percentage. This test can be truly humbling for some and motivating for others. There are no restrictions on eating or drinking prior to this test. Please wear a swim suit, bring a towel, and allow 5 to 10 minutes for completion of this test. Cost = $40
- VO2 Max - This will determine your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds. Cost = $60
Sign-up for all 3 tests and the cost will be reduced to only $135.
The costs listed above are direct for Ultimate Test Lab. We will not be making any money off of this. We want to make it as accessible to all of you as possible. We must have a minimum of 12 tests though to make it worth Chad's time.

September 30, 2009, 6:44 pm
I'm in for the dunk tank again, just let me know when the sign-up sheet goes up!
September 30, 2009, 7:41 pm
Heck yeah! Bikinis in December? Sounds like fun!
I think we should do a beach themed workout that day so our bathing suits fit in.....whaddya think?
September 30, 2009, 11:10 pm
Jennie, I may need to get a new suit before then.. maybe I should start hunting the fall clearance racks now. o_0
September 30, 2009, 11:24 pm
I'm not as sexy as Matty Lo. He might look great in a bikini, but I sure as hell don't.
Where's Garth in all of this? He might be down for a little man-kini.
That said, no bikini for me.
Matty? Show?
October 1, 2009, 10:06 pm
I'm all for the banana hammock but it tends to freak out and embarass my kids
October 2, 2009, 12:33 pm
Well, with comments like the above, who can resist? Count me in!
October 4, 2009, 8:16 pm
Board shorts/Bikini Fran?
Who's in?
October 30, 2009, 11:14 am
Saw this on the ultimate test lab site. Is this open to 'outsiders' as well?
October 30, 2009, 11:21 am
Toby, depends how many people at our place sign-up. I plan on creating a sign-up sheet starting next week. I will get back to you by the end of the week with an answer.
February 2, 2010, 10:45 pm
I'm in for all three.
February 8, 2010, 11:56 pm
Any idea when it will start? I would like to go but I'm working nights all weekend off at 6am back at 6pm that sat..... I really want to go but if its in the middle of the day I can't.
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