Additional Services Besides offering our monthly membership packages, Vision Quest Coaching offers a host of additional à la cart services. You don't have to be a full member of Vision Quest Coaching to experience what we have to offer. Our offerings include: Performance Fitness Assessment Retül Bike Fit Perfectly Fueled Nutrition Program Consultations Private Rides Aerodynamics Clinic The Perfect Week Motorpacing Running Functional Assessment Gait Analysis Performance Fitness Assessment At Vision Quest Coaching, we believe in understanding the science before building your plan for success. Therefore, we require all members of the Vision Quest family to take a Performance Fitness Assessment. This will allow us to gain your “baseline” numbers. If you are not a Vision Quest member, but would still like to leverage the expertise of the Vision Quest staff for a truly comprehensive fitness evaluation, sign up today . Finding Your Baseline How much have you improved over the years? If you're like most, the answer will be "a lot" or "better than some" or "I don't know for sure." The fact is, you can't know for sure unless you have quantitative metrics to compare your performance from year to year. If you are just starting out and/or have never looked at your fitness level in a measured fashion, a Performance Fitness Test will get you started on the right track. Performance Testing by Vision Quest Coaching is a complete power performance profile for the athletic cyclist. It includes: Baseline Physiological Measurements • Body Fat Percentage • Body Mass Index • Vertical Jump • Blood Pressure • Resting Heart Rate Performance Assessment • Power Testing • Blood Lactate Threshold Test • Maximum Heart Rate Determination • Spinscan Pedal Stroke Analysis Post-Assessment Analysis • Heart Rate Training Zones • Prescribed Race/Workout Warm-Up • Professional Bike Fit • Athlete-Specific Areas for Growth Performance Testing Schedule Chicago Fridays - Between 6:00am and 4:00pm, on the hour Highland Park Tuesdays - Between 6:00am and 12:00pm Wednesdays - Between 11:00am and 3:00pm Thursdays - Between 9:00am and 3:00pm Cost: $300 Custom Bike Fit using Retül 3-D Dynamic Motion Capture System Most bike fit specialists fit riders in a static position. This is because the traditional tools of the trade — tape measures and plumb bobs — don’t allow accurate measurements while the rider is pedaling. Retül captures the rider’s position relative to his pedaling motion, and therefore creates the most realistic replication of the actual pedal stroke and body position when out on the road and trails. Going beyond a static bike fit or even a video analysis, Retül uses 3-dimensional views to see just these precise biomechanics while the cyclist is operating her machine. This allows the fitter to see dynamic mechanics such as knee extension (from side view) in relation to knee wobble (from front view). With the data provided by the Retül system, the bike fitter can use his bike fit training and expertise to make the best decisions on adjustments to bike, cyclist, and/or other equipment. What to expect: A thorough interview with be conducted with the athlete to determine function, injury history, and goals. The bike fit expert will then conduct a biomechanical functional screen to assess flexibility, strength and deficiencies, and asymmetry. Following this, the fit expert will digitize the client’s bike as currently set up. Eight anatomical LED markers will then be strategically affixed to body and the Retül sensors used to gather information in real time. The system flashes 476 times per second, taking a full set of body measurements every 34 milliseconds. The Retül software synchronizes the eight data points tracking them across longitudinal, vertical and horizontal planes and providing the fitter with a slew of data points that he uses in combination with the information gathered in the interview to make judgments on how best to adjust the bike and/or rider to optimize comfort, efficiency, and power. Follow up measurements are made until the fitter and athlete are satisfied an optimal fit has been obtained. Then the bike is re-digitized into the computer. Lastly, the athlete is provided with a digital copies of findings and measurements within 36 hours of fit. What do you need to bring to your fit? Please make sure to bring the following: • Cycling clothing - you will get the most accurate fit if you are wearing clothes that you normally wear on the bike. • Cycling shoes • Your bicycle • Optional - any saddles, seatposts, stems, etc. you have for your bike that you have or have wanted to try out. Do not feel obligated to bring these items as we will have all of the equipment you will possibly need if we find that you need a different size/length/angle/piece of equipment How long will the fit take and what should I expect during my fit? The fit will take approximately 90 minutes and will entail: • A physiologic functional screen before you get on the bike • Digitizing the bike as currently set up • Digitizing the rider on the bike and analyzing the need for changes to optimize comfort and power, making adjustments and re-analyzing • Digitizing the bike in the new set up (the digitized numbers can be used on any bike of similar designed (i.e. road to road, TT to TT, etc) • Digital PDFs of fit measurements will be supplied to the athlete within 3 days of the appointment Cost: $300 Second bike cost: $250 Contact us about Retül Bike Fits Perfectly Fueled Nutrition Program Nutrition is a vital part of your training and everyday life. VQ Nutritionist Dr. Tracy Lawrence-Black can help you be perfectly fueled for everyday life, as well as race day. Vision Quest has two nutrition packages available: Basic Package (two one-hour sessions) The first one-hour session consists of determining the athlete's nutrition goals, identifying any medical concerns and detailing current dietary patterns. Between visits, the athlete will fill out the Block Dietary Inventory (online) which takes about 35 to 45 minutes. The second meeting is a review of the results of the inventory which identifies any potential deficiencies in vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake, as well as what percentage of calories comes from fat, protein and carbs. The athlete will walk away with an individualized nutrition game plan devised using the information from the inventory and the goals identified during the first session. Cost: $150 for the 2 sessions combined Contact us about our nutrition programs Perfectly Fueled Nutrition Program The Perfectly Fueled Nutrition Program is the Basic Program plus monthly follow-ups after the first two sessions. Athletes can choose a 6- or 12-month package. Cost: $350 for 6-month program, $600 for 12-month program Contact us about our nutrition programs Consultations Consultations are best described as any additional advice or guidance scheduled as a one-one-one with a member of the Vision Quest Coaching staff. Some typical uses of consultation time are: • Re-evaluation of performance testing • Specific skill or drill advice on bike, on road or in pool • One-to-one coaching advice about issues or obstacles in training • Training plan advice • Re-evaluation of your perfect week Cost: $100 per 60-minute session + $50 per additional person Contact us about Consultations Private Rides Let an Elite Level VQ Coach take you for a ride! This one-on-one private bike ride will last up to two hours. The Coach will analyze all elements of your riding and provide in-the-moment training. The ride is customized to your exacting needs, whether bike-handling, drafting, using the power meter, learning structured intervals or even if you just need a push. You've seen Race Day and Power . now ride the Coach's wheel for the ultimate lead out! Note: Private rides can be shared, please contact us for more details. Cost: $200 ($300 for a ride with Robbie Ventura ) Contact us about Private Rides Aerodynamics Clinics Whether you are a road racer, triathlete or track pursuit specialist, aerodynamics is a critical factor in determining the speed you can achieve given your sustainable power over your event. This is a 90-minute to 2-hour clinic. Athletes will be sent a comprehensive summary of findings upon clinic completion. Clinic Goals • Introduction to aerodynamic analysis • Basic analysis of current bike set-up and racing position • Determination of position/equipment changes to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase speed After a brief overview from a VQ Coach, the clinic will run three field measurements on the velodrome to determine: • Baseline measure of aerodynamic drag • Aerodynamic drag in current racing position and set-up • Trial with recommended position or equipment change to determine potential reductions in aerodynamic drag Cost: $300 Contact us about Aerodynamics Clinics The Perfect Week After years of riding and training with the world’s top coaches, as well as coaching professional athletes himself, founder Robbie Ventura has pared the training process down to The Perfect Week. Before you jump into The Perfect Week, you must go through Performance Testing to identify your current endurance and fitness baselines. With those baselines in mind, your coach will develop a customized week of training designed specifically around your needs to help you achieve your goal with the maximum amount of efficiency. This coaching product is best suited for the individual who is not signed up with a Vision Quest Coach or membership. This consultation provides one hour of one-to-one interaction with an Elite Level coach who will design your customized “Perfect Week” of training. Your Performance Fitness Test (completed prior to scheduling your Perfect Week consult) will provide the proper scientific evaluation of your current fitness levels. During your one-hour consultation, your Vision Quest Coach will review your cycling experience and test results, and discuss your goals. From there, VQ will develop a personalized training week designed specifically around your training levels and lifestyle to help you achieve your goal with the maximum amount of efficiency. Cost: $100 per week Contact us about The Perfect Week Motorpacing You’ve diligently followed your training plan and built up your energy systems and now is the time to use that power on race day. But there’s a little something that’s still missing – something you can’t quite put your finger on. Getting meaningful speedwork that simulates race conditions is only possible when you can combine both the speed and the power aspects into one session. This is exactly what motorpacing does. Vision Quest motorpace sessions will be led by a qualified and experienced moto driver and offer several workout options that can be tailored to your upcoming needs. At times, you may need several sessions to bring you up to the level you’re striving for; at others you may just need a little polish before a big race, either way, we’ll have something for you! Sessions will start from the corner of Hunt Club and State Line Rd. Recommended parking is at Gurnee Wal-Mart (6590 Grand Ave), 8 miles south of the start location. One-on-one appointments will be available on Wednesday mornings at 6:00 am and 7:30 am and Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm and will include a gradual warmup. Registration closes on Sunday 12 pm of each week and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of the session or you will still be charged for that workout. Cost: $75 each or 3 sessions for $175 Running Functional Assessment Gait Analysis A 60-minute session with Exercise Physiologist Cortino Garcia begins with a biomechanical functional assessment to determine flexibility, structure, and strength. Then using a high-speed video camera to augment his eye for running form and technique, Cortino will sit with you to find areas of improvement in your running gait. Coach Cortino then makes recommendations and instructs you on drills and/or exercises that you can perform to improve efficiency in your running gait. The goals of this session is to • Conduct a comprehensive evaluation • Using video to help find and demonstrate inefficiencies • Prescription for athlete (shoe recommendations, exercises and drills) Within 24 hours you will be provided with an outline of your evaluation findings, video analysis, and recommendations for shoes, drills, and technique. Cost: $150 Contact us about Gait Analysis PowerTap Race Wheels and Aero Helmet Rentals You want to use power, but not sacrifice speed! How does a carbon fiber, deep-dish PowerTap wheel sound? VQ has a variety of fast power wheels for different conditions and terrains. We can also help you choose the fastest wheel for your event based on your predicted speed and race distance. All wheels come in pairs, except for the PowerTap Disc which is provided as a single. Need an aero helmet for that time trial? We've got those too! Available to Members only. Wheel Rental: $50 for 1 weekend, ($20/day additional) Helmet Rental: $20 for 1 weekend Contact us about Wheel or Helmet Rentals
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