FatMax Test

Discover how your body burns fat during exercise to optimise weight loss effectively. For anyone pursuing weight loss goals, this test reveals the exact exercise intensity needed to maximise fat burning and achieve sustainable results.

What is a FatMax Test?

The FatMax test identifies your optimal exercise intensity for maximum fat burning, providing valuable insights for weight loss and endurance performance goals. By determining the precise heart rate and intensity level where your body burns fat most efficiently, this test enables you to design workouts that maximise fat loss and accelerate your weight management success.

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Visit one of our facilities in London, Hampshire or Surrey.

Fitting a heart rate monitor ready for a FatMax test

Why take a FatMax Test

  • Optimise Fat Burning: Discover your precise fat-burning zone to accelerate weight loss and achieve superior body composition results. No more guesswork - just targeted, effective training.
  • Enhanced Endurance Performance: Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can optimise training zones to improve endurance while preserving valuable glycogen stores for peak performance when it matters most.
  • Personalized Training Strategy: Receive a customised exercise plan based on your unique metabolic profile, ensuring every workout is perfectly calibrated to your specific fitness and weight loss goals.

What happens during the test?

The test is performed on a treadmill, you will be asked to walk or jog slowly whilst wearing a face mask attached to our monitoring system. The system will measure both your respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) and your heart rate, in order to determine the point at which fat burning peaks.

Fitting the face mask ready for a FatMax test
An example of our  results

Test Results

Your results will clearly show a breakdown of how many Calories of Carbohydrates and how many Calories of Fat your body burns at each step of the test. Each step represents an increasing heart rate, thus identifying the heart rate at which max fat burning occurs.

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Frequently asked questions

A FatMax test typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes. But please allow 40 minutes in total for your appointment.
You will be required to walk/jog on a treadmill so it is recommended to wear comfortable exercise clothing.
For best results avoid food, tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine for at least 3 hours before testing.
Results are typically available shortly after your test. Your friendly BodyView consultant will sit down after the test and go through them with you.

Book now for just £149

Elevate your fitness journey to new heights, say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a visual representation of your hard work! Book into our personalised fitness service and embark on a path to a stronger, healthier, and more energised version of yourself.

Get more for you money

Our weight loss bundle gives you complete insight into optimising your weight loss. Comprising of a DEXA Scan, FatMax test, a Resting Metabolic Rate Test and a 3D Body Scan.

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