DEXA body composition scans, VO2 Max cardio-respiratory testing, Resting Metabolic Rate analysis, and more. Over 8,000 athletes tested. Every test comes with a clear explanation from a VQ coach and a practical path forward. This is how you go from effort to results.
DEXA Scan — The Most Accurate Picture of Your Body
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard for body composition measurement — used by professional sports teams, university research programs, and leading physicians worldwide. In under 10 minutes, it tells you exactly what your body is made of: precise body fat percentage, lean muscle mass by body segment, bone density, and visceral fat — the type that matters most for metabolic health and longevity.
What You Will LearnA scale tells you how much you weigh. DEXA tells you what that weight is made of. For anyone focused on fat loss, muscle gain, or understanding their body more accurately — this is the measurement that actually tells the truth.
VO₂ Max Test — Train in the Right Zones. Build Real Fitness.
VO₂ Max — your body's maximum oxygen uptake — is both a performance metric and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health. Our VO₂ Max test gives you your actual number (not a smartwatch estimate), along with your precise aerobic and anaerobic thresholds. Our athletes improve VO₂ Max by an average of 14% in seven months when they train in the right zones. Without testing, you are always guessing what those zones are.
What You Will LearnMost people spend too much time in the middle — not easy enough to recover, not hard enough to improve. Your VO₂ Max test ends that. Every training zone gets precise, and every session gets more effective.
RMR Testing — Eat for Your Actual Body, Not a Calculator's Guess
Your Resting Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns at rest — and every generic nutrition plan you have ever followed was based on a formula that estimated this number. Those estimates are frequently off by 200 to 400 calories per day. Our RMR test measures your actual metabolic rate through indirect calorimetry, giving you the real foundation for a nutrition strategy that works with your body instead of against it.
What You Will LearnIf you have done everything right with nutrition and still not seen results, your metabolic rate is very likely the missing piece. Once you know it, your nutrition becomes a precision tool instead of an ongoing experiment.
Kinotek Movement Screen — Find What Is Holding You Back Before It Breaks You
The Kinotek system uses 3D motion capture to analyze your movement in real time — identifying compensations, asymmetries, and mobility limitations that a standard visual assessment will miss. For cyclists and endurance athletes, these hidden inefficiencies are often the root cause of chronic knee pain, hip tightness, recurring lower back problems, and the injury patterns that keep coming back no matter how much you stretch. Catching them before they become injuries is always less expensive than treating them afterward.
What You Will Learn
Sweat Testing — Hydrate Precisely. Perform Consistently.
No two people sweat the same way. Sodium loss rates can vary by a factor of ten between athletes doing identical workouts. Sweat testing gives you your personal electrolyte profile so you can build a hydration strategy that actually prevents cramping, bonking, and the performance drops that catch you off guard mid-race. Available at both Highland Park and Chicago.
No. Our clients range from competitive athletes to professionals who just want to understand their body and age well. Testing is for anyone who's tired of guessing.
Every 3–4 months is ideal. That's enough time to see real changes in muscle, body fat, fitness, or bone density. Retesting turns a single snapshot into a trend you can act on.
Absolutely. Many clients come just for testing. But most find the combination of testing + training delivers the fastest results.
Some tests may be HSA/FSA eligible — check with your provider. We provide detailed receipts for all assessments.
Each test has specific prep instructions. We send those when you book. In general: arrive rested, hydrated, and avoid intense exercise the day before.
Yes — every test includes expert interpretation. Our coaches translate data into clear, actionable next steps.
$450 gets you DEXA, VO₂ Max, and a full coaching consultation.
Our athletes value more than just data. They get a clear explanation of their testing results, one-on-one guidance tailored to their goals, and a practical action plan for what to do next so every training block has purpose and direction.
“The difference between good and great is not talent – it is measurement and methodology. We give you both.”
– Robbie Ventura, Founder
Vision Quest Coaching is a community of endurance athletes and coaches offering a diverse set of scientifically designed coached cycling, running, swimming and strength workouts. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our endurance, break through physical and mental barriers, and ultimately find success. Here at Vision Quest Coaching we offer the guidance, insight, and instruction to raise your best to a higher level.
“The difference between good and great is not talent – it is measurement and methodology. We give you both.”
– Robbie Ventura, Founder
Science-driven coaching and precision testing designed to help you train smarter, perform stronger, and achieve measurable results.
