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Andrea competes in the Biathlon. Below: Andrea’s impressive
2006/2007 Biathlon World Cup Total Points trophy.
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It relies on a laptop computer with proprietary
software rather than a builtin
computer and measures respiratory
output and heart rate taken under different
levels of difficulty. The athlete
being tested was quickly instructed
on how the test works and the mouthpiece
was adjusted to fit while a chest
strap heart rate monitor was put on.
The test started with the athlete
breathing into the mouthpiece while
seated and then moved over to the
treadmill where he walked for a couple
of minutes and then breathed into the
mouthpiece/respirator for 30 seconds.
This process (2 minutes running without
the mouthpiece, then 30 seconds
running with the mouthpiece) continued
for several additional intervals
with treadmill speed increasing from
slow trot to fast pace running and
treadmill incline adjustments to add
difficulty. While the test could have
gone to participant exhaustion—like
a threshold test—this was not necessary,
since after about 7 different
treadmill adjustments, there was more
than enough data to plot the curve.
Andrea can also give an Aeroscan®
test on a stationary bicycle but for a
Nordic skier who also trail runs the
treadmill application was more fitting.
Throughout the test, Andrea carefully
marked results for each testing interval
on a sheet with the same level of
focus a polygraph tester gives to marking
points where questions are asked.
So, how did the athlete feel about
the test? He commented: “it was a
bit uncomfortable and awkward, but
manageable…definitely not as intense
as I had expected.” From a spectator’s
standpoint it only took about an hour.
Once done, the athlete’s heart rate and
calories burned per hour were measured,
including the related percentage
of calories burned from fat and
carbs. The athlete’s heart rate was also
monitored to see at what point it left
the aerobic zone. Once these things
were plotted, Andrea was able to tailor
a training regimen to make sure
the athlete was in the correct zone for
training and for faster, more aerobic
events. She also was able to use the
chart to give advice regarding nutrition
and how to be in shape for longer, endurance
races.
After the treadmill test at the hotel,
we followed Andrea back to her impressive
new training facility in Lake
Placid that is nearing completion. The
space is large and expertly designed,
with fantastic mountain views. She
expects it to be finished this summer,
and proudly gave us a tour of the soonto-be-completed
gym. In her office, we
spent about an hour going over the
chart and she pin-pointed the athlete’s
reason for reduced performance during
the second half of races—not enough
carbs left, or better worded—the athlete
used his carbs way too quickly. So
she advised him to start training at a
much lower intensity to build his fatburning
capacity so he would not tap
into his carbs so quickly. The second
test in about 6 weeks will tell if the ath-
Andrea reviews the results of the Aeroscan ® test with the
athlete and discusses a training program.
lete has improved.
I found Andrea to be a very interesting
person to write about. She listens
intently and responds quickly with onpoint
answers that clearly show she
knows what she is talking about and
she has a keen sense of humor. After
having the athlete being tested adjust
the treadmill speed several times I,
(jokingly) suggested she have him turn
Though humble, she is
still proud of her trophies
and the hard work that
earned them.
it up past 10 mph because he had been
mean to me. She didn’t skip a beat, gave
me a Cheshire Cat smile and quickly
asked—“how mean?” Though humble,
she is still proud of her trophies and
the hard work that earned them. She
let me hold her huge (weighing easily
35 pounds) 2006/2007 Biathlon World
Cup Total Points crystal globe—an impressive
trophy that due to its weight
can only be safely displayed on a wellconstructed,
supportive shelf.
Andrea has a clear vision in regards
to Aeroscan ® testing. She not only sees
it as a great testing tool for athletes,
but also great for college teams, gyms,
clubs, and even businesses. She cites
the importance of employee health
to the productivity and success of a
business and metabolic testing could
help employees be more productive
by showing how to get them in better
shape. In addition to Aeroscan testing
Andrea is available as a personal
coach and as a trainer where she is
certified using the Life Kinetik Exercise
Program.
She has taken her passion for competing
to the next level by helping others
achieve their goals.
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