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VO2 Max and Blood Lactate testing for PENS members!

Are you serious about your skiing?

Are you looking for some objective measures of just how fit you are, and how you can improve? Sanford Sports Medicine in Fargo has agreed to very generous pricing on VO2 max and Blood Lactate testing for PENS members! These normally cost $50 and $65 respectively, but Sanford Sports Medicine has offered to provide both tests for only $90 to members of PENS. 

These involve running on a treadmill under the supervision of a Sanford Sports Medicine staff member. When you are ready to test, call 701-234-8750 to schedule a 2-hour appointment.  You need to complete and bring with you the attached health history form and if needed the attached physician’s approval form.

IMPORTANT: If you answer "Yes" to 2 or more of the first 7 questions on the "Health History" form you need a physician's approval on the "Physician Approval Form" to participate.If you do answer "Yes" to at least 2 questions, you need to arrange to see your doctor for clearance before your exercise testing. You will not be able to obtain physician clearance "on-the-spot" at the time of your test. Please arrange it with your doctor ahead of time. You will not be allowed to perform the testing without a physician's approval if you have answered "Yes" to 2 or more of the first 7 questions. 

If you have no idea what VO2 max and Blood Lactate are....go here to find out more
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