Gold-standard performance testing that reveals what's really happening inside your body — so you can train smarter, age better, and perform stronger.
Body Composition with Medical-Grade Precision
Muscle mass is the #1 predictor of longevity. You can't see muscle loss on a scale. DEXA shows it with the same precision used in clinical research.
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.
Your Engine Size — Measured & Optimized
VO₂ Max is the single best predictor of cardiovascular health and lifespan. Training without zones is like driving with no speedometer.
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.
Movement Screen ? Find Weak Links Before They Break
Most athletes never get told why they keep getting injured. They rest, they recover, they go back to training and the same thing happens again. The reason is almost always the same: there are movement compensations happening underneath the surface that no amount of fitness will fix. The Kinotek Movement Assessment uses advanced 3D motion-capture technology, the same type used in clinical and professional sports settings to map exactly how your body moves across key functional patterns. In minutes, it produces a scored, visual report that shows you things about your own movement you have never seen before.
What You Will LearnYou can have an elite VO2 Max and still lose months of training to a preventable injury. Fitness and movement quality are two different things and most training programs only develop one of them. The Kinotek screen closes that gap. When your coach can see exactly where your body is compensating, they can address it before it becomes a problem rather than after. For endurance athletes especially, small asymmetries compound over thousands of pedal strokes or running strides. Catching them early is one of the highest-return investments you can make in your training.
Dial In Your Hydration. Stop Cramping. Perform Longer.
You can train perfectly and fuel perfectly and still fall apart on race day because your hydration was off. Sweat rate and sodium loss vary dramatically from one athlete to the next. What works for your training partner may leave you cramping, fading, or overhydrated by mile ten. Our sweat testing takes the guesswork out of hydration entirely and gives you a strategy built around your body's actual needs.
What You Will LearnHydration is one of the most overlooked performance variables in endurance sport. Too little fluid and your power output drops, your core temperature rises, and fatigue sets in early. Too much and you risk hyponatremia, low sodium, which is just as dangerous. Getting this dialed in is especially critical for long-course athletes, hot-weather racers, and anyone who has ever struggled with cramping or late-race fading that training alone couldn't explain. Once you know your numbers, every long ride, long run, and race has a hydration plan that actually fits you.
Know Your Metabolic Fingerprint. Train With Real Precision.
Most training plans are built on estimates. INSCYD metabolic testing replaces the guesswork with a complete physiological profile, the same system used by professional cycling teams and elite endurance coaches worldwide. Vision Quest is an exclusive Midwest INSCYD partner and performs these tests every month for cyclists and runners at all levels.
What You Will LearnThis isn't a single number. It's a complete metabolic signature unique to you. Your VQ coach uses it to pinpoint your exact limiters, eliminate wasted training time, and build a plan that targets the right systems. Available in-studio or virtually via the INSCYD Power Performance Decoder (PPD) — all you need is a power meter or GPS watch.
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 12–16 weeks. That's enough time to see measurable changes in muscle, fat, VO₂, or bone density. Retesting turns a 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.
