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Performance Testing · Highland Park, IL

Stop Guessing.
Start Measuring.

Gold-standard performance testing that reveals what's really happening inside your body — so you can train smarter, age better, and perform stronger.

Performance Testing at Vision Quest
Testing Available Now
0%Avg Body Fat Reduction
0%VO₂ Max Increase
$0Complete Test Package
0–4 monthsRecommended Retest Window
8,000+ Athletes Tested
25+ Years of Performance Testing Experience
Results Explained by Your Coach — Not Just Printed Out
Highland Park Location · Virtual Consult Available
The Problem This Solves
Most People Work Hard.Fewer Work Smart.

You can be consistent, disciplined, and motivated, yet still plateau. Not because you are not trying, but because you may be training without the information your body is actually giving you. If you do not know your exact metabolic rate, your nutrition becomes an educated guess. If you do not know your true aerobic zones, you may be either working too easy to create adaptation or too hard to recover properly. If you do not know where your body fat actually sits, the mirror and the scale tell different stories. Testing changes all of that. Our athletes see an average 14% improvement in VO2 Max and a 12% reduction in body fat. That is not luck. That is what knowing your numbers and training accordingly actually produces.

Without Testing


You're guessing. Tracking steps and heart rate tells you what you did — not whether it's working or what your body actually needs. Months of training, no idea if it's working.

With Testing


You know. Precise data shows your muscle mass, body fat %, cardio capacity, movement quality, and metabolic rate. Then we build a plan around your actual numbers.

The Result


You train with confidence. Retest every 3–4 months and see measurable proof of progress — not just a feeling. Numbers don't lie.

Testing Menu
What We Test —and Why It Matters
DEXA Scan
Service 01

DEXA Scan

DEXA Scan — The Most Accurate Picture of Your Body

Muscle mass is the #1 predictor of longevity. You can't see muscle loss on a scale. DEXA shows it with medical-grade precision.

What You Will Learn
  • Your exact body fat percentage (not a bio-impedance estimate)
  • Lean muscle mass broken down by body segment
  • Bone mineral density and visceral fat rating
  • How your numbers compare to healthy references
Why It Matters

A 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
Service 02

VO₂ Max Testing

VO₂ Max Test — Train in the Right Zones. Build Real Fitness.

VO₂ Max is the single best predictor of cardiovascular health and lifespan. Training without zones is like driving with no speedometer.

What You Will Learn
  • Your true VO₂ Max score
  • Your aerobic threshold where fat-burning is most efficient
  • Your anaerobic threshold (line between sustainable effort & fatigue)
  • A clear picture of your cardiovascular fitness & improvement trajectory
Why It Matters

Most 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
Service 03

Resting Metabolic Rate Testing

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 Learn
  • Your actual daily caloric baseline
  • Your respiratory quotient (burning carbohydrates vs fat at rest)
  • Practical starting point for nutrition planning aligned with training
Why It Matters

If 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
Service 04

Kinotek Movement Assessment

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
  • Your functional movement quality across key patterns
  • Specific asymmetries or compensations in your movement
  • Injury risk factors common in endurance athletes
  • A corrective prescription that integrates directly into your training plan
Sweat Testing
Service 05

Sweat Testing

Sweat Testing — Hydrate Precisely. Perform Consistently.

Generic 'drink 8 glasses' advice doesn't work when you're training hard in the heat. Your hydration strategy should be as precise as your training zones.

What Happens After Testing
Your Results Are the Starting Line —Not the Finish.

This is what separates Vision Quest from a standalone testing service: we do not scan you, print a report, and send you home. Every testing session at VQ includes a one-on-one debrief with a coach who explains every number in plain language, answers every question, and maps out a practical path forward. Your test data connects directly to your training — whether that is in-studio classes, virtual coaching, or a fully personalized 1-on-1 program. You leave knowing exactly what your body needs and with a clear next step to start making it happen.

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Understand What Your Numbers Mean

Every metric explained without jargon. What your VO₂ Max score means for your training. What your visceral fat level means for your health.

The Complete Package

Everything in one place.

Our $450 baseline package includes DEXA, VO₂ Max, and a full coaching consultation — revealing exactly where you stand and exactly what to do about it. One visit. Complete picture.

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Common Questions
Everything You Needto Know

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.

Ready to Know
Your Numbers?

$450 gets you DEXA, VO₂ Max, and a full coaching consultation — everything you need to stop guessing and start training with precision.