Mountain Fitness Center offers a selection of advanced health tests and consultations to work with individuals’ specialized needs through a partnership with local Exercise Physiologist Bob Antonacci. We can work with you if you:
- have a doctor’s referral or medical concern
- are looking to increase athletic performance
- want to work with someone who can give you sound advice and track your progress, while you exercise and take care of diet on your own
Bob Antonacci has a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutrition. He is President of Fitness Appraisal, Inc., a private firm that has been implementing health and fitness programs for fire departments throughout California since 1982. He recently moved to Big Bear full-time and currently runs a non-profit youth martial arts facility in Bear City called Sky High Training. He is available at Mountain Fitness Center to provide members with advanced information and qualified advice.
Max VO2 Test: This test will measure expired O2 and CO2 while exercising to determine anaerobic threshold (lactic acid accumulation), maximum oxygen consumption, fuel utilization (carbohydrate & fat consumption), oxygen extraction in the lungs, heart rate training zones and cardiac output. This information is vital for any individual who is interested in obtaining physiological data that can be used to plan and track improvements to their physical capabilities. Includes consultation. Price $150
Resting Metabolic Rate: This test determines how many calories you need per day to maintain your body weight and the percentage of carbohydrates and fats your burn. This information is useful for dietary planning, especially for weight loss goals. Includes consultation. Price $75
Physical Fitness Age: This complete fitness snapshot includes the Max VO2 test, body composition scan test, maximum push up test, 1 minute abdominal curl test and sit and reach flexibility test. You will receive an individual age classification in each parameter and an overall “physical fitness age”; lower scores are better. Includes consultation. Price $195
Blood Screening Profile: Comprehensive Blood Panel. Your blood sample is analyzed in 29 areas including cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, kidney function, glucose, uric acid, T4- thyroid and CBC (complete blood count) which assist in diagnosing iron deficiency, chronic liver disease, leukemia, hyper-lipidemia and other disorders. A 10-hour fast is recommended. Price $75 (blood draw only)
Qualified Program Recommendations: Consultations without specific testing services are available for weight loss, health improvement and athletic performance. The physiologist can help interpret recent medical results, provide detailed dietary recommendations, and structure an exercise regimen, which you are free to implement on your own or with one of our personal trainers. Consultation Rate $75
