Momentum BioAnalytics is a physician-led metabolic and performance testing company dedicated to helping individuals better understand how their bodies function and how small, targeted changes can lead to meaningful, lasting improvements in health and performance.
Using clinical-grade breath advanced metabolic analysis, we provide personalized insights into energy use, fitness capacity, and cardiopulmonary health. Our goal is not perfection, but momentum: creating early, achievable wins that build confidence, consistency, and ultimately, improved long-term health.
Why VO₂ Max and Metabolic Health Matter for Fitness and Longevity
VO₂ max reflects how efficiently your heart, lungs, muscles, and cells use oxygen to produce energy. It is widely recognized as one of the strongest indicators of overall health, functional capacity, and long-term resilience as we age.
Cardiovascular Health
Strong cardiorespiratory fitness is closely linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, and premature decline.
Metabolic Efficiency
Your body's efficiency in fuel use influences weight regulation, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and overall vitality.
Long-term Resilience
Testing helps us understand how well your body is built to meet the demands of everyday life, now and in the years ahead.
Metabolic Testing as a Functional Tool for Chronic Care
Advanced metabolic testing is not about chasing better numbers for their own sake. It is a practical, functional tool that helps us understand why certain health patterns exist and how to address them in a meaningful, sustainable way.
Many common chronic health concerns are closely tied to how efficiently the body uses oxygen and fuel. Insulin resistance, prediabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, low energy, and difficulty with weight management often reflect underlying metabolic and cardiorespiratory inefficiencies. These issues may not be obvious on standard labs alone, especially in their early stages.
VO₂ max and metabolic analysis allow us to look deeper at how your body responds at rest and under stress. We can assess your metabolism to see how efficiently you produce energy, how well you transition using fats and carbohydrates for fuel and whether your cardiovascular and respiratory systems are supporting healthy metabolism. This information provides valuable context that helps explain performance plateaus or persistent symptoms.
The insights from metabolic testing help guide appropriate adjustments to nutrition, physical activity, recovery, and, when needed, medical management. Over time, this approach supports real improvements in metabolic health, cardiovascular fitness, and overall resilience, with the goal of improving long-term health and longevity, not just test results.
How We Measure VO₂ Max and Metabolic Health
Advanced metabolic testing is no longer about complex, wire-heavy setups or chasing better numbers for their own sake. It is a practical, user-friendly tool that uses modern, wireless technology to help us understand why certain health patterns exist and how to address them in a meaningful, sustainable way.
Metabolic Testing as a Functional Tool for Chronic Care
Advanced metabolic testing is not about chasing better numbers for their own sake. It is a practical, functional tool that helps us understand why certain health patterns exist and how to address them in a meaningful, sustainable way.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to support essential life functions such as breathing, circulation, cellular repair, and organ function. It represents your true baseline energy needs.
Understanding your RMR provides valuable insight into how your metabolism is functioning and how to support it more effectively. It helps clarify how many calories your body naturally uses each day, whether your metabolism is higher or lower than expected, and how your body utilizes fat versus carbohydrates at rest.
RMR can be influenced by many factors, including muscle mass, dieting history, hormonal balance, stress, sleep quality, age, and genetics.
Your RMR Results Include
-
Accurate daily caloric needs at rest
-
Fat versus carbohydrate utilization
-
Metabolic efficiency indicators
-
Personalized interpretation and recommendations aligned with your goals
RMR testing is a valuable starting point for individuals focused on improving metabolic health, addressing weight or energy concerns, or establishing a clear nutritional foundation.
Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) / VO₂ Max Testing
Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) testing, often referred to as VO₂ max testing, evaluates how your body responds to increasing physical demand. This assessment measures maximal oxygen consumption and provides a detailed view of aerobic capacity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and how efficiently your body produces and uses energy during exercise as intensity rises.
The test is performed using a progressive ramp protocol on an airdyne bike (both arms and legs are in use), with intensity increasing gradually until you reach maximal, sustainable effort. We supervise the protocol which is individualized and can be stopped at any point based on comfort, fatigue, or clinical considerations.
From this data, we are able to determine your true VO₂ max, ventilatory thresholds, personalized heart-rate training zones, metabolic flexibility, and overall cardiorespiratory efficiency. The test also provides insight into recovery patterns and physiologic resilience, offering a meaningful snapshot of long-term health and functional capacity.
AMR / VO₂ max testing is particularly valuable for individuals who want precise, objective insight into their fitness and metabolic health, those managing cardiometabolic risk factors, and anyone looking to move beyond generalized recommendations toward a more personalized approach to exercise, nutrition, and longevity-focused care.
What Metabolic & VO₂ Max Testing Measures
Advanced metabolic testing evaluates how your body functions across multiple interconnected systems. Rather than focusing on a single number, this assessment provides a comprehensive physiologic profile that supports more precise, individualized health and longevity planning.
Cardiovascular Health
-
VO₂ max, reflecting aerobic capacity and overall cardiorespiratory fitness
-
Aerobic and anaerobic thresholds that define sustainable and high-intensity effort
-
Indicators of how efficiently the heart delivers oxygen during increasing demand
Metabolic Efficiency
-
Fat and carbohydrate utilization across different intensities
-
Peak fat oxidation and metabolic flexibility
-
Energy expenditure at rest and during activity
-
Insight into weight regulation, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health
Respiratory Performance
-
Breathing frequency and breathing pattern efficiency
-
Ventilatory response to increasing workloads
-
Measures of how effectively the lungs support oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal
Cellular and Mitochondrial Function
-
Oxygen uptake efficiency at the muscular and cellular level
-
Aerobic efficiency and anaerobic contribution
-
Recovery dynamics following exertion
Longevity and Adaptation
-
Cardiorespiratory biological age
-
Physiologic resilience and recovery efficiency
-
Adaptation patterns across training and intensity zones
Together, these measurements provide a detailed snapshot of how your body produces energy, responds to stress, and recovers from exertion. This information allows for more thoughtful, data-informed strategies aimed at improving metabolic health, cardiovascular fitness, and long-term vitality.
How to Prepare for Your Metabolic & VO₂ Max Testing
To ensure the most accurate and meaningful results, a few simple preparation steps are important. These tips help minimize variables that can affect metabolic measurements.
General Preparation (All Tests)
Arrive well hydrated and in comfortable clothing
Try to remain calm before testing, as stress or an elevated heart rate can influence results
Before Your Active Metabolic Rate (AMR / VO₂ Max) Test
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before testing
Do not consume a large meal 2–3 hours prior to testing
Limit caffeine for 4 hours before the test
Wear athletic clothing appropriate for cycling
Before Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test
Avoid high-fat meals within 4 hours of testing
Fast for approximately 4 hours (and no more than 12 hours) before your appointment
No cold plunge or sauna within 4 hours of testing
Water is permitted
Avoid coffee, tea, or any caloric beverages within 4-6 hours of testing
Avoid exercise for 24 hours prior to testing
Avoid alcohol for 12 hours
Following these guidelines helps ensure that your results accurately reflect your true metabolic function and cardiorespiratory capacity, allowing for more reliable interpretation and personalized recommendations.
What to Expect on Test Day
Advanced metabolic testing evaluates how your body functions across multiple interconnected systems. Rather than focusing on a single number, this assessment provides a comprehensive physiologic profile that supports more precise, individualized health and longevity planning.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test
-
The test lasts approximately 15 minutes
-
You will sit or recline comfortably on a padded-table while breathing quietly into the metabolic device (like shown in the above image)
-
It is important to remain still, relaxed, and avoid talking or fidgeting during the test
-
Measurements are taken while your body is fully at rest to determine the true baseline metabolism
Active Metabolic Rate (AMR / VO₂ Max) Test
-
The test lasts approximately 20 minutes on the airdyne bike (both arms and legs in use)
-
Warm up 3-5 mins of light effort on airdyne bike
-
After warm-up, a guided increase in effort minute by minute based on RPM and/or watts.
-
It is important to maintain smooth, controlled breathing patterns as intensity rises.
-
Continue until maximal effort is reached.
-
The test stops when any of the following occur: You cannot maintain the target cadence due to fatigue, breathing becomes maximal and unsustainable or you choose to stop for any reason.
-
Cool-down - pedal lightly for 2-3 minutes (measurements still being recorded for recovery).
Results from your testing are used to generate a detailed metabolic report, which is then interpreted to provide meaningful insight into your metabolic health, cardiorespiratory fitness, and long-term health potential.
Metabolic Testing as a Functional Tool for Chronic Care
Advanced metabolic testing evaluates how your body functions across multiple interconnected systems. Rather than focusing on a single number, this assessment provides a comprehensive physiologic profile that supports more precise, individualized health and longevity planning.
Adults focused on longevity and healthy aging
People with insulin resistance or prediabetes
High cholesterol or blood pressure
Adults focused on longevity and healthy aging
Using data to guide health
Active people wanting personalized guidance
Testing is individualized and guided by clinical context. Not everyone needs both resting and active testing, and recommendations are based on health history, goals, and readiness for exercise. The emphasis is on using accurate physiologic data to support more effective strategies for improving metabolic health, cardiovascular fitness, and overall quality of life.
Safety and Medical Appropriateness of Metabolic & VO₂ Max Testing
Advanced metabolic testing evaluates how your body functions across multiple interconnected systems. Rather than focusing on a single number, this assessment provides a comprehensive physiologic profile that supports more precise, individualized health and longevity planning.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing
-
Non-invasive and generally safe for nearly all individuals
-
Measures metabolism at rest without physical exertion
-
Appropriate for those focused on metabolic health, energy balance, or nutrition planning
Active Metabolic Rate Testing
-
Involves progressive exercise and may require additional screening
-
Medical clearance may be recommended for individuals with:
-
Unstable heart conditions & high BP
-
Acute respiratory illness
-
Recent surgery or injury
-
Scope of Testing
-
This is a non-diagnostic metabolic performance assessment
-
It does not diagnose heart or lung disease
-
It does not replace primary care, specialty care, or urgent medical evaluation
-
Results are used to support informed lifestyle, fitness, and longevity planning
Safety During Testing
-
Testing is supervised and protocols are individualized
-
Effort levels increase gradually
-
Testing may be stopped at any time based on comfort, fatigue, or clinical considerations
Member and Non-Member Access
Advanced metabolic and VO₂ max testing is available to both members of DeVito Internal Medicine and Pediatrics practice and individuals who are not current members of the practice.
For patients of the practice, testing may be incorporated into ongoing chronic and preventive care.
For non-members, testing is offered as a standalone assessment with a comprehensive results report and interpretation.
All testing is performed using the same clinical-grade equipment, protocols, and medical standards, regardless of membership status.
Metabolic & VO₂ Max Testing Pricing
We believe in clear, transparent pricing for all metabolic testing services. Fees reflect individualized testing and comprehensive interpretation of results.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
General Public
Repeat Test
$175
$125
Members
Repeat Test
$125
$100
Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) / VO₂ Max
General Public
Repeat Test
$325
$275
Members
Repeat Test
$225
$200
Both RMR and AMR (VO₂ Max) tests
General Public
Repeat Test
$450
$350
Members
Repeat Test
$325
$275
Save with our comprehensive testing package
AMR testing takes about 15 minutes, while RMR testing takes about 20 minutes. A single test visit typically lasts ~30 minutes, while combined AMR/RMR testing lasts ~50 minutes and includes a review of results.
InBody Body Composition Analysis (Optional Add-On)
In addition to metabolic testing, InBody body composition analysis is available to provide detailed insight into lean mass, fat mass, body fat percentage, and segmental muscle distribution. This can be helpful for tracking changes over time alongside metabolic data.
Service
General Public
Members
Inbody Composition Analysis
Included at no additional cost during a regular office visit
$30 when done at the time of an AMR (VO₂ max) or RMR test
Frequently asked questions
Schedule a VO₂ Max Test in Little Silver, NJ
Advanced metabolic and VO₂ max testing offers a clear, objective look at how your body uses oxygen and energy, information that can help guide smarter decisions around health, fitness, and long-term longevity.
Whether you are focused on improving metabolic health, addressing cardiometabolic risk factors, or gaining precise insight to support an active lifestyle, metabolic testing provides actionable data on your personal health and fitness.
