Specific testing

During physical activity, only a small fraction of the energy produced by the body is transformed into mechanical energy required to sustain the exercise. Most of this energy is transformed into heat which, if not dissipated, increases the body temperature. The thermoregulation mechanisms limit the accumulation of heat. However, under particularly critical thermal conditions, thermoregulation may be impaired. The test consists of an exercise carried out in hot and humid conditions. It measures the rise in body and skin temperatures and estimates water and electrolyte losses. It provides data for adjusting exercise intensity and water and electrolyte intake to avoid harmful increases in body temperature on performance.

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In most intermittent sports, the decisive actions are often very short and very intense. It is therefore essential to be on top at these critical moments. However, being able to succeed in a single intensive action does not guarantee the hit. Often, it is the repetition of those actions that enable you to take the lead over your opponent and score the decisive actions. The sprint repetition test (on a non-motorized treadmill) measures the fitness level during repeated short-duration high-intensity exercise bouts. It also reveals the fatigue index as you repeat the action.

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During physical activity at altitude, the oxygen availability is reduced. This results in a significant impairment of endurance performance compared to the sea level. Nevertheless, it is established that a strategy consisting of high-intensity training in hypoxia is beneficial for sport performance, particularly for the capability to repeat sprints during intermittent activities. Anaerobic performance is also improved by hypoxic training. Our research team investigates the biochemical adaptations induced by hypoxic training in skeletal muscle of athletes and metabolic patients.

Currently, this service is only available for top athletes recognized by the ministry of sports (ADEPS) within the framework of the Centre d'Aide à la Performance Sportive (CAPS).