Test information

Our well qualified PLUS coaches are based at the modern Training Centre, where information about all the different tests we have on offer and training programmes can be found.

Quick and easy - with immediate results
You will be tested as an individual, the PLUS instructor will analyze your test and your results will be given to you straight away. 

Bike test
Purpose:
to decide your anaerobic threshold, pulse and watt-performance. Using these factors, we can almost exactly pinpoint at what intensity you have to train to improve your endurance and speed. We can also determine at what point you begin to burn fat.

Course:
The test is carried out on a WATT bike, where you can follow your performance on a big 3-D screen. After a thorough warming-up, you start your chosen route of 3, 4, or 10km and go through it as fast as possible. The PLUS instructor registers your pulse and your watt-performance throughout the test. After the test, you will have your results, and also a PLUS suggestion to what pulse level you should be training in for your event.

Running tests
Purpose: 
The purpose of the test is to establish your anaerobic threshold speed and pulse. From this, we can calculate the pulse-level instensities you should train and compete at to get the most out of your sport.There are two versions of the test; a longer one for more advanced athletes, and a shorter one for those with a lower level of fitness.

1) The Full Running Test Course:
This test can be combined with a competition analysis. You will be equipped with a heart rate monitor at Club La Santa's weekly 5 Km run, so we can get an exact measure of your pulse during the race. It is important that you start well rested. After the competition your PLUS instructor will download the data from the heart rate monitor and together we will evaluate your performance.

You will receive your pulse file, a diagram of your anaerobic threshold speed and pulse, and the suggestions for your future training intensities.

2) The 15 Minute Running Test Course:
If you have difficulties in completing a 5 Km run in less than 25 minutes, you can take the 15 minutes test instead. The purpose of the test is the same as the Running Test. The difference is that you will meet the instructor the day afterwards to recieve the results and advice.

The test course:
The test takes place in Club La Santa's athletics stadium, and your PLUS instructor will follow you throughout the test. You must begin well rested. You will be equipped with a heart rate monitor, warm up and run for 20 minutes, covering as great a distance as possible. Once you have completed the test, we will have your pulse file and know the distance you have run. The PLUS instructor will then be able to estimate your anaerobic threshold speed and pulse.