How Testing Works
A diagnostics day at the Sport Performance Center takes one to two and a half hours, depending on the package — from the first intake conversation to a concrete training recommendation. Here is how it works.
Five steps. One clear line.
1. Intake (15 min)
Your goals, sport, training history and health background. We clarify which test — or which package — fits your situation, in case that was still open before booking.
2. Preparation (15 min)
Sport-specific warm-up. Mask, chest strap and, if needed, the lactate measuring setup. The test protocol is calibrated to your profile.
3. Measurement (30–90 min)
Depending on the package: graded exercise test on the treadmill or ergometer, strength and jump tests, or running analysis. Live data on the monitor — you see your values in real time. The test ends at subjective exhaustion or at a defined stopping criterion.
4. Analysis (10 min)
We calculate your individual thresholds and zones and give you a short analysis on the spot. The detailed analysis with training plan follows within 24 hours as a PDF — included in Run Technique, Endurance and All-In, otherwise CHF 80.
5. Consultation (15 min)
What do the numbers mean for your training plan? You get a concrete recommendation for the next 8–12 weeks, with heart-rate zones, training days and intensity distribution.
Frequently asked — everything you need to know
What should I bring on test day?
Sports clothing (shorts, functional shirt), your own sports shoes, a towel and a small water bottle. For tests on the ergometer we recommend cycling shoes (clip-in pedals available) — normal sports shoes work too.
How long before the test should I stop eating?
Have your last larger, easily digestible meal 2–3 hours before the test. No intense training the day before. Drink enough water; coffee in normal amounts is fine.
Should I train before the test or rest?
Rest — your last intense session should be at least 24 hours before the test. Light activity (a walk, an easy ride) is fine. We want to measure your baseline state, not a fatigued one.
Do I need a medical check-up beforehand?
For ambitious competitive sport or pre-existing conditions (heart, lungs, diabetes), a sports-medical fitness examination makes sense. For healthy recreational athletes under 40 without pre-existing conditions it is not strictly required — we discuss this during the intake.
Who runs the tests?
The Sport Performance Center is led by Antonio Lozic (Head of SPC, sports physiotherapist MSc with a focus on performance diagnostics). Tests are carried out by him and by certified sports scientists. For medical questions (e.g. return to sport after surgery), we additionally consult the specialised physiotherapists in our team.
What does it cost?
Single services range from CHF 20 (body composition) to CHF 249 (spiroergometry). Packages: Basic CHF 189, Strength & Jump CHF 249, Run Technique CHF 349, Endurance CHF 399, All-In CHF 599 — short analysis included; the detailed analysis with training plan (CHF 80, within 24 h) is included in Run Technique, Endurance and All-In. Re-test within 12 weeks: 10% discount. All prices are on the packages page.
Does health insurance cover the cost?
No — performance diagnostics is a self-pay service. Exception: if the testing is part of an ongoing course of therapy (e.g. a return-to-sport test after knee surgery), it can be billed via the prescription.
Where do the tests take place?
At our Kloten location — the Sport Performance Center is part of our practice in Kloten. Lactate testing, spiroergometry, body composition and the Endurance package are also available in Zurich West.
When does a re-test make sense?
After 8–12 weeks of structured training. The re-test shows objectively whether your values have shifted. A re-test within 12 weeks gets a 10% discount.
Booking: lactate testing can be booked online via the booking page; all other diagnostics are booked by phone — 044 803 91 19 (Kloten). Testing sessions are held in German or English.