What is Metabolic Screening?

Metabolic screening analyses how your body uses energy at rest and during exercise. By measuring VO₂ max (aerobic capacity), lactate threshold, resting metabolic rate, substrate utilisation (how your body uses fats versus carbohydrates during exercise) and other objective biomarkers, it reveals how efficiently you burn calories and when your body shifts from aerobic to anaerobic energy.

These insights help define optimal training zones, guide recovery, and shape personalised nutrition and fitness plans. Whether your goal is sports performance, weight management, or overall health, metabolic screening empowers you to train smarter and achieve lasting results tailored to your unique physiology.

In Singapore, Strength Clinic Academy provides comprehensive metabolic screening using advanced testing protocols. Our team of experts translate data into actionable strategies, helping you make informed decisions about training, recovery, and nutrition so you can reach your goals with confidence.

Comprehensive Testing Selection

Why Your RMR Matters

• Precision Nutrition

  No more guesswork. Your RMR test shows exactly how many calories your body needs at rest, so you can fuel effectively for fat loss, muscle gain, or weight maintenance.

• Smarter Weight Management

  By understanding your baseline energy expenditure, you can set sustainable calorie targets, achieving long-term results without resorting to crash diets.

• Energy and Performance Optimisation

  Your RMR reflects how efficiently your body uses energy. This helps you avoid under-fuelling (which can cause fatigue, burnout, and poor recovery) or over-fuelling (which often leads to unwanted weight gain).

• Metabolic Awareness for Busy Professionals

  Modern life is demanding. Knowing your RMR provides insight into how your metabolism responds to stress, sleep quality, and training, so you can manage your energy better throughout the workday and beyond.

• Baseline for Tracking Progress

  RMR evolves with age, training, and body composition. Regular testing helps track these shifts and ensures your nutrition and training plan adapts with you.

Benefits of RMR Testing

• Personalised recommendations from our expert exercise physiologist and personal trainers

• Data driven insights for weight loss, performance, or wellness goals

• Tailored plans for professionals who want to balance career, health, and recovery

• A premium, science-based approach trusted by athletes and working professionals in Singapore

Understanding your Resting Metabolic Rate is the first step in building a lifestyle that works with your physiology, not against it. Whether you’re aiming to sharpen focus at work, sustain energy throughout the day, or optimise training, RMR testing in Singapore gives you the clarity to fuel smarter and perform better.

Why Your VO₂ Max Matters

• Training Personalisation

  With precise VO₂ max data, you can fine tune training intensity zones such as Zone 2, threshold, and VO₂ intervals for smarter programming, improved recovery, and sustainable results.

• Performance Benchmarking

  VO₂ max provides a baseline to track progress, compare against age and gender norms, and set realistic data-driven goals for both fitness and endurance.

• Fatigue and Recovery Insights

  Trends in VO₂ max can highlight overtraining, under recovery, or inefficiencies in your energy systems, particularly useful for professionals balancing work, family, and training demands.

• Respiratory and Metabolic Integration

  When combined with RMR testing, lactate threshold assessment, or spirometry, VO₂ max testing gives a complete picture of your aerobic capacity, metabolic efficiency, and recovery profile.

• Longevity and Health Marker

  Higher VO₂ max levels are strongly linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and improved lifespan. It is not only about performance, it is also a predictor of vitality, healthy aging, and resilience.

Benefits of VO₂ Max Testing

• Accurate, lab-grade testing with professional interpretation

• Clear insights into heart, lung, and metabolic efficiency

• Tailored training recommendations for performance or wellness goals

• Trusted by both athletes and busy professionals in Singapore

Think of your VO₂ max as your oxygen efficiency score—how effectively your body converts breath into power. Whether you want to run faster, train smarter, or simply enjoy more energy in your daily life, VO₂ max testing in Singapore provides the clarity and confidence to move forward with purpose.

Why Blood Lactate Testing Matters

• Personalised Training Intensity

  By pinpointing your lactate threshold, you can train at the right intensities to build aerobic capacity while reducing the risk of burnout or overtraining.

• Smarter Energy Management

  Lactate data helps you manage exertion and recovery more effectively, ensuring consistent energy for training, work, and daily life.

• Recovery and Adaptation Insights

  Tracking lactate levels shows how quickly your body recovers from exertion and adapts to training. It highlights whether you are progressing, plateauing, or at risk of overreaching.

• Performance Benchmarking

  Lactate profiling reveals whether you are more aerobically or anaerobically dominant. This is especially valuable for preparing for endurance events, team sports, or hybrid competitions like Hyrox.

• Longevity and Wellness Perspective

  Beyond sports performance, lactate testing offers wellness clients insight into metabolic efficiency and resilience, two factors that support healthy ageing and sustained vitality.

Benefits of Blood Lactate Testing

• Accurate threshold assessment using professional grade equipment
• Clear identification of training zones for endurance, strength, or hybrid athletes
• Actionable recommendations for smarter recovery and performance planning
• Valuable insights for professionals and wellness clients who want to sustain energy and health long term

Blood lactate testing in Singapore gives you a clear view of how your body responds to exertion, manages stress, and adapts to training. Whether your goal is wellness, longevity, or peak performance, lactate profiling ensures you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best.

What Lung Spirometry Measures

Pulmonary Function: The test quantifies both the amount of air you can inhale and exhale and the speed of airflow, offering a clear picture of lung capacity.

Airway Health: Spirometry helps detect conditions such as asthma, COPD, or exercise induced bronchoconstriction, even in individuals who may not show symptoms.

Key Metrics:

• FVC (Forced Vital Capacity): Total volume of air exhaled after a deep breath
• FEV₁ (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second): How much air you can exhale in the first second, an important marker of airway obstruction
• FEV₁/FVC Ratio: Used to distinguish between obstructive and restrictive lung patterns

Why Lung Spirometry Matters

• Breathing Efficiency

  Spirometry reveals how effectively your lungs support oxygen delivery, which influences energy, focus, and recovery in daily life.

• Early Detection of Respiratory Issues

  It can highlight potential problems such as asthma or airway restrictions before they begin to impact your lifestyle.

• Fitness Readiness

  Understanding lung capacity and function helps you prepare for endurance training, high performance goals, or even demanding travel schedules.

• Stress Resilience

  Breath control is closely tied to managing stress and fatigue. Spirometry provides insight into how your lungs perform under different conditions.

Benefits of Lung Spirometry

• A clear and practical snapshot of lung performance
• Early identification of respiratory limitations
• Valuable data for endurance athletes, professionals, and wellness clients
• Professional testing and interpretation in a premium environment

Think of spirometry as your lung performance snapshot, showing how your breath supports your body, brain, and daily rhythm. Whether you want to perform at your best, improve resilience, or simply breathe easier, lung spirometry testing in Singapore is a smart step toward proactive health.

What Grip Strength Testing Measures

Muscular Function: Grip strength reflects the health of the hand and forearm muscles while also correlating with upper body and neuromuscular capacity.

Neurological Integrity: This test evaluates motor unit recruitment and coordination, providing insight into how effectively your brain communicates with your muscles.

Key Metrics

• Absolute Grip Strength: Total force measured in kilograms or pounds
• Relative Grip Strength: Force output adjusted for body weight
• Dominance Comparison: Strength balance between left and right hands

Why Grip Strength Matters

• Muscular Endurance and Resilience

  Grip strength reflects the ability of your muscles to sustain daily tasks, maintain posture, and reduce injury risk.

• Biological Age and Longevity

  A stronger grip is associated with healthier aging, improved quality of life, and greater resilience against age related decline.

• Recovery and Stress Response

  Fluctuations in grip strength often reflect the balance of your nervous system and recovery status, making it a useful measure for busy professionals and athletes alike.

• Functional Fitness

  From lifting groceries to carrying luggage or staying active with children, grip strength translates directly to real world performance.

Benefits of Grip Strength Testing

• Quick, accurate, and non-invasive assessment
• Reliable insight into overall muscular and neuromuscular health
• Data that supports training, recovery, and healthy ageing strategies
• Practical outcomes for both athletes and wellness clients

Think of grip strength as your real-world strength score. It is a fast and reliable way to understand how well your body supports your lifestyle. Whether your goal is vitality, confidence, or long-term health, grip strength testing in Singapore provides small insights with a big impact.

Why VALD ForceDecks Matter

• Power Output and Rate of Force Development

  ForceDecks quantify how much force you produce and how quickly you produce it. This is essential for athletes in explosive sports, as well as for establishing safe and measurable benchmarks during return to play.

• Asymmetry Detection

  The system identifies left to right imbalances in loading, landing, and force production. These findings are critical for injury prevention and for ensuring balanced rehabilitation.

• Movement Strategy Insights

  ForceDecks reveal how you absorb, produce, and transfer force through the body. This data helps refine technique, highlight inefficiencies, and tailor programming to the individual.

The Importance of Power

Strength is a key foundation, but muscle power, the ability to generate force quickly, is one of the strongest predictors of long-term independence and quality of life. Research shows that power declines at nearly twice the rate of strength after the age of 40. This decline is closely linked to reduced mobility, slower reaction times, and loss of independence.

Individuals with higher power outputs consistently demonstrate better balance, faster responses, and greater vitality. The encouraging reality is that power is highly trainable. With VALD ForceDecks, we can establish a clear baseline and design evidence-based exercise plans to maintain or improve power output, protecting both healthspan and lifespan.

Benefits of VALD ForceDecks Testing

• Objective, lab-grade assessment of strength and power
• Early detection of asymmetries and movement inefficiencies
• Evidence-based insights for injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Actionable data for wellness clients, athletes, and return to sport planning

Why VALD Dynamo Matters

• Isolated Strength Assessment  

  Dynamo enables the precise measurement of force output in specific muscle groups, essential for identifying deficits, tracking progress, and tailoring rehabilitation or training protocols.

• Range of Motion & Positional Testing  

  Beyond strength, Dynamo captures joint mobility and movement quality across multiple positions, helping clinicians and coaches understand functional limitations and compensatory patterns.

• Asymmetry & Progress Tracking  

  With side-to-side comparisons and longitudinal data, Dynamo highlights imbalances and monitors recovery over time. This is especially valuable in post-injury scenarios and return-to-play decisions.

• Versatility Across Populations  

  Whether you're working with elite athletes, post-op clients, or general wellness populations, Dynamo adapts to the individual, providing actionable insights for every stage of the journey.

• The Importance of Strength Precision  

  While global strength is foundational, targeted strength, especially in stabilising muscles and joint-specific movements, is essential for injury resilience and functional independence. VALD Dynamo enables clinicians to detect subtle deficits that traditional assessments may miss, empowering smarter interventions and faster recovery.

Benefits of VALD Dynamo Testing

• Objective, repeatable strength and mobility metrics across joints and muscle groups  

• Early detection of muscular imbalances and movement dysfunction  

• Evidence-based programming for rehab, performance, and preventative care  

• Seamless integration with ForceDecks and other VALD systems for holistic profiling  

Why Use Both ForceDecks and Dynamo Together

For Wellness Clients

• Supports safe, progressive loading
• Personalises training to reduce overuse and injury risk
• Builds resilience for everyday activities and long-term health

For Performance Clients

• Enables precision programming for strength, power, and recovery
• Provides objective criteria for return to sport decisions
• Bridges the gap between rehabilitation and elite performance

By testing with VALD technology, we establish a baseline and design precise, evidence-based exercise plans that protect both healthspan and lifespan. Whether you want to stay active and independent, return from injury stronger, or perform at the highest level, VALD ForceDecks and DynaMo testing in Singapore gives you the clarity and confidence to progress with purpose.

What Functional Movement Screening Measures

Joint Mobility & Stability: FMS assesses how well your joints move and how effectively they’re supported by surrounding muscles.

Neuromuscular Control: The screening evaluates coordination, timing, and motor control—key factors in safe, efficient movement.

Asymmetry & Compensation: FMS highlights imbalances between sides and reveals compensatory strategies that may lead to injury or limit performance.

Key Metrics

• Movement Pattern Scores – graded assessments of seven foundational movements

• Asymmetry Flags – indicators of left-right imbalance or compensation

• Pain Provocation – identifies movements that trigger discomfort or instability

• Corrective Pathways – tailored exercises to restore optimal function

Why Functional Movement Matters

• Movement Quality & Efficiency

  FMS reveals how smoothly and safely your body performs essential tasks, helping optimise technique and reduce wear and tear.

• Injury Prevention

  By identifying dysfunctional patterns before symptoms arise, FMS allows for proactive interventions that protect joints, muscles, and connective tissues.

• Performance Potential

  Efficient movement translates to better strength, speed, and endurance—whether you're training for sport, recovering from injury, or staying active with family.

• Longevity & Vitality

  Good movement is a cornerstone of healthy ageing. FMS supports mobility, balance, and coordination, all of which contribute to independence and quality of life.

Benefits of Functional Movement

• Fast, non-invasive evaluation of movement quality

• Early detection of dysfunction before it becomes injury

• Data-driven insights for training, rehab, and performance

• Practical outcomes for athletes, wellness clients, and ageing populations

Think of FMS as your movement blueprint, a clear, objective way to understand how your body moves and where it needs support. Whether your goal is injury prevention, athletic performance, or lifelong mobility, functional movement screening in Singapore offers powerful insights that help you move better, feel stronger, and live with confidence.

Technology We Use

At Strength Clinic Academy, we use state-of-the-art technology to ensure accurate and data-driven decisions to help you achieve your fitness and sports goals

VALD ForceDecks

VALD ForceDecks is a dual force plate system that captures ground reaction forces with lab-grade accuracy. At Strength Clinic Academy in Singapore, we use ForceDecks to assess strength, power, and movement strategy across a range of dynamic and isometric tasks, from squats and jumps to holds and landings. This technology provides objective insights into how force is produced, absorbed, and transferred through the body.

What ForceDecks Measures

• Power Output & Rate of Force Development (RFD) 

• Asymmetry Detection 

• Movement Strategy

• Neuromuscular Control 

Why ForceDecks Is a Game-Changer

ForceDecks transforms subjective observation into quantifiable performance data, enabling clinicians and coaches to detect inefficiencies, monitor progress, and tailor interventions with precision. Whether you're returning from injury or training for peak performance, ForceDecks helps you move smarter, safer, and stronger.

Applications Across Populations

• Athletes – optimise explosive power, landing mechanics, and performance benchmarks

• Rehab Clients – track recovery, detect asymmetries, and guide return-to-play decisions

• Older Adults – assess balance and power, key predictors of independence and fall risk

• Wellness Clients – refine movement quality and prevent injury through targeted feedback

Benefits of ForceDecks Testing at Strength Clinic Academy

• Objective, repeatable metrics for strength, power, and movement quality

• Early detection of asymmetries and compensatory patterns

• Evidence-based programming for rehab, performance, and preventative care

• Seamless integration with Dynamo and Calibre for full-spectrum profiling

VALD Dynamo

VALD Dynamo is a handheld dynamometry system that measures isolated muscle strength, joint range of motion, and neuromuscular control with clinical precision. At Strength Clinic Academy, Dynamo is used to assess specific muscle groups and joint actions—providing granular data that informs rehab, performance, and injury prevention strategies.

What Dynamo Measures

• Isolated Strength Output 

• Range of Motion (ROM) 

• Asymmetry & Imbalance 

• Functional Strength Ratios 

Why Dynamo Is a Game-Changer

Dynamo brings lab-grade diagnostics into the clinic and field, enabling fast, repeatable assessments that go beyond what manual testing can offer. It’s portable, versatile, and ideal for tracking progress over time, whether you're working with elite athletes, post-op clients, or general wellness populations.

Applications Across Populations

• Rehab & Return to Play – monitor recovery and guide safe progression

• Athletic Performance – identify weak links and optimise strength ratios

• Preventative Screening – detect dysfunction before symptoms arise

• General Wellness – support mobility, strength, and functional independence

Benefits of Dynamo Testing at Strength Clinic Academy

• Objective, joint-specific strength and mobility metrics

• Early detection of muscular imbalances and movement dysfunction

• Evidence-based programming for rehab, performance, and preventative care

• Seamless integration with ForceDecks and Calibre for holistic assessment

Calibre Biometric Tracker

Calibre is a lab-grade, wearable metabolic testing device that brings the power of indirect calorimetry out of the lab and into your daily routine. By measuring over 20 real-time breath metrics, including VO₂, VCO₂, breath volume, and respiratory rate. Calibre delivers unparalleled insight into how your body uses energy at rest and during exercise.

What Calibre Measures

Using gold-standard indirect calorimetry, Calibre calculates:

• VO₂ Max 

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

• FatMax 

• Fuel Source Breakdown 

• Calorie Burn Rate 

This data empowers clients to define training zones, optimise recovery, and personalise nutrition with clinical precision.

Why Calibre Is a Game-Changer

Unlike traditional lab setups, Calibre is lightweight, wearable, and designed for on-the-go testing. It captures breath data at a rate of up to 50 times per second, providing dynamic feedback during workouts, daily activities, or structured assessments. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or health-conscious individual, Calibre makes elite-level metabolic insights accessible, repeatable, and actionable.

Applications Across Populations

• Sports Performance – dial in Zone 2, threshold, and VO₂ max training

• Weight Management – understand your unique fat-burning profile

• Clinical Rehab – monitor metabolic recovery and respiratory function

• Longevity & Wellness – track metabolic efficiency as a marker of vitality

Benefits of Calibre Testing at Strength Clinic Academy

At Strength Clinic Academy in Singapore, Calibre is integrated into our holistic assessment suite alongside VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo. This synergy allows us to:

• Combine respiratory, strength, and movement data for full-spectrum profiling

• Personalise training and nutrition plans based on real-time physiology

• Track progress with objective, repeatable metrics across multiple domains

• Support athletes, wellness clients, and rehab populations with precision care

Which Metabolic Screening is Right for You?

 Baseline Metabolic Insight: Build Your Health & Performance Blueprint

Discover a deeper understanding of your body with our comprehensive metabolic screening in Singapore. This advanced assessment is designed to help you optimise energy, build resilience, and support long-term wellbeing. Whether you are a busy professional, a wellness enthusiast, or a performance-driven individual, metabolic screening provides the blueprint for smarter training, recovery, and nutrition.

What Tests are Included?

• Resting Metabolic Rate

• VO2 Max

• Lung Spirometry

• Grip Strength Dynamometry

What will be measured?

• Resting Metabolic Rate

• Endurance & Threshold Training Zones

• VO2 Max

• Overall Lung Function

• Absolute & Relative Grip Strength

• Objective Biomarkers for Longevity

From Data to Direction

Get a science-backed snapshot of your internal performance systems. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about empowering smarter choices in training, nutrition, recovery and lifestyle. By understanding how your body functions at rest, under stress, and in motion, you gain the insight needed to take control of your health with confidence and precision.

 Advanced Bespoke Insight: Fully Customisable Screening for Peak Health & Performance

For those ready to go beyond the basics, our Elite Screening delivers a deeper, more customised analysis of your body’s performance systems. This advanced package includes targeted assessments of muscular imbalances, strength and power output, along with added blood lactate profiling, giving you insight into how your body generates, tolerates, and clears fatigue. Every test is tailored to your individual goals, whether you're training for competition, recovering from injury, or simply striving for optimal health.

What Tests are Included?

VO2 Max

Your VO2 Max tells you how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise. It reflects cardiovascular fitness and endurance potential. It is also the strongest indicator for health span and longevity.

Blood Lactate 

Blood lactate reveals how your body produces and clears lactate during exertion. It identifies your lactate threshold, the tipping point where fatigue accelerates and recovery slows. 

VALD ForceDecks and Dynamometer Testing

These systems are game-changers for both rehab and performance clients. They bring objectivity, precision, and actionable insight to strength, power, and imbalance testing. Far beyond what the eye or manual testing can detect. Understanding your muscle power is also one of the strongest predictors of long-term independence and quality of life. Unlike strength, power declines nearly twice as fast after age 40, impacting mobility, balance, and overall vitality.

What will be measured?

• Endurance & Threshold Training Zones

• VO2 Max

• Blood Lactate Profiling

• Strength & Power

• Muscular Imbalances

• Objective Biomarkers for Longevity

• Functional Movement Screening

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