As a fundamental form of human movement, running seems like a simple activity, in which the only way to improve is through more running.

This myth is however far from the truth. To perform well, much attention has to be paid to correct training and pacing, and an efficient running style.

To help runners achieve their peak performance, CGH’s Changi Sports Medicine Centre (CSMC), the largest multidisciplinary sports medicine centre in Singapore, offers a comprehensive range of Endurance Fitness tests and packages that will help enhance training and improve performances.

VO₂max Test ($123.60 incl GST)

VO₂max test measures the body’s ability to utilise oxygen to fuel your running. This is a fitness aspect that improves with training. Good VO₂max is essential to performing well in an endurance sport and is akin to a car engine’s capacity. The test measures your maximal oxygen consumption and predicts aerobic threshold (AT), which are important indicators of endurance fitness.

Running Economy Test ($107 incl GST)

While it is important to develop your running engine using VO₂max Test, it is also important for the energy generated to be used efficiently. In essence, running economy (RE) is a gauge of your energy consumption (fuel consumption). Good running economy is one of the key factors that determine good performance in long endurance events such as marathons and triathlons. The RE test can be combined with a video gait analysis and gait retraining so that you can measure the improvement in your running efficiency with the change in your running technique.

Video Gait Analysis ($91.50 incl GST)

An inefficient running gait wastes energy on moving you vertically or laterally rather than forward, and can also cause overuse injuries. With the assistance of video recording as well as image processing software, the running gait can be analysed and studied, and these inefficiencies corrected.

Complete Gait Analysis Package ($215 incl GST)

For those who are interested in taking all the endurance fitness tests, CSMC offers a Complete Gait Analysis Package which includes 1 Video Gait Analysis, 2 Running Economy Tests and 2 consultations with a Strength & Conditioning Coach trained in exercise physiology. The package will be completed over 2 visits.

For enquiries, please contact CSMC at Tel: 6850 1569.

For referrals, General Physicians are required to issue a memo for patients to book their appointments directly with CSMC at Tel: 6850 1569 or by email: SportsPerformance@cgh.com.sg.