Our sub-max testing and exercise prescription is a more cautious, intelligent approach to training. For some, a standard fitness programme might be too aggressive and could set you back. Instead, we will use our breathing economy programme—which is specifically designed to retrain your respiratory system, improve your oxygen efficiency, and rebuild your fitness safely.
We will not do a maximal test. We will use sub-maximal assessments only, tracking your breathing economy, heart rate, and dyspnoea (breathlessness) at controlled intensities. Your progress will be measured not by how hard you push, but by how efficiently you breathe at the same heart rate over time.
With three sub-maximal VO₂ assessments included, this course takes the guesswork out of your training. It will take longer than a standard programme—expect 16 weeks—but it is a safe and effective way to get you back to fitness without relapse.
By the end of these 16 weeks you will have built the most important foundation of all: respiratory resilience. This isn't about 'getting ready' to train hard; it's about earning the right to train safely. When you step into our cardiovascular training programme, you won't be starting from scratch - you'll be stepping up from a position of strength, efficiency, and complete control.