Know Your Metabolism. Don't Guess It.
A 10-minute breath test reveals your VO2 Max, resting metabolic rate, and how efficiently your body burns fat and fuel — the same data elite athletes and longevity clinics use to build precision training and nutrition plans.
Self-pay & FSA/HSA
Wellness, lifestyle, and overall health appointments and services are self-pay. FSA/HSA cards may be used when a service is deemed medically necessary by your provider; we can provide an itemized receipt for reimbursement.
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Which Test Is Right for You?
Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to RMR, AMR, or the combo. Your coach confirms the best fit at your visit.
Choose one answer in each question to see your suggested option.
PNOĒ RMR · $150
Resting Metabolic Rate · ~15 minutes, lying down
Choose this if:
- You want an accurate daily calorie target instead of an online estimate
- Weight loss has stalled and you suspect your metabolism has adapted
- You are on a GLP-1 program and want to protect metabolism and muscle
- You are not ready for an effort test on a treadmill or bike
RMR is the foundation of nutrition planning — it accounts for roughly 60–75% of the calories you burn each day. Measuring it directly removes the 20%+ guesswork built into calculators, so your calorie and macro targets start from a real number.
PNOĒ AMR · $200
Active Metabolic Rate / VO2 Max · ~20 minutes of progressive effort
Choose this if:
- You train regularly and want heart-rate zones based on your own thresholds
- You care about VO2 Max as a longevity and biological-age marker
- You want to know which intensities burn fat vs. carbohydrate
- You are preparing for an event, race, or a new training block
AMR measures how well your heart and lungs deliver and use oxygen under load. It gives you a measured VO2 Max, ventilatory thresholds, and true training zones — the difference between training hard and training correctly.
PNOĒ RMR + AMR Combo · $300
Both tests in one visit · save $50
Choose this if:
- You want a complete metabolic blueprint, not one slice of it
- You are starting a new nutrition and training program together
- You are focused on healthy aging, longevity, and body composition
- You plan to retest in 6–12 weeks and want a full baseline to compare against
Nutrition and training are one system. RMR tells your coach how much to feed you and which fuel your body prefers at rest; AMR tells them how hard and how often to train you. Together they close the loop — and booked in the same visit the pair is $300 instead of $350, with one prep, one appointment, and one integrated report.
What the Test Reveals
One 10-minute breath analysis, 23 biomarkers, and three numbers that shape every training and nutrition decision that follows.
VO2 Max — measured, not estimated
VO2 Max is the strongest known predictor of longevity and biological age: research links higher cardiorespiratory fitness to significantly lower all-cause mortality risk, and a landmark 2022 Journal of the American College of Cardiology study found low oxygen-processing capacity to be a stronger predictor of mortality than smoking, hypertension, or diabetes. PNOĒ measures yours directly from your breath rather than estimating it from a formula.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
RMR drives roughly 60–75% of the calories you burn each day. Most online calculators guess at that number and can be off by 20% or more — PNOĒ measures it directly from your breath, with no assumptions baked in.
Fat vs. Carb Burn
The test shows exactly which fuel your body defaults to at rest and during exercise. That fuel-use profile shapes your personalized nutrition targets and your training heart-rate zones.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
Breath testing isn't a standalone gadget — it plugs into the programs Victory clients are already in.
If you're in Medical Weight Loss & Peptide Therapy
Appetite suppression from GLP-1 medications can unintentionally lower your resting metabolic rate and put lean muscle at risk. PNOĒ testing lets the coaching team see that happening in real time and adjust your nutrition and training to protect metabolism and muscle mass while you lose weight.
Explore Medical Weight Loss & Peptide TherapyIf you're in the H.E.A.L.T.H. or Metabolic Intelligence Program
VO2 Max and RMR add a performance and longevity layer on top of the glucose, nutrition, and lifestyle data your coach already tracks — a more complete metabolic picture instead of one slice of it.
How the Test Works
Book Your Test
Schedule a 20–30 minute appointment at our Hutto or West Lake Hills clinic.
Breathe Through the Mask
A lightweight, non-invasive mask measures oxygen and CO2 exchange during a short progressive effort test on a treadmill or bike. Active testing takes under 10 minutes.
Get Instant Results
VO2 Max, biological age estimate, RMR, and fat/carb fuel usage are calculated immediately — no lab wait, no blood draw.
Review With Your Coach
Your Victory coach walks through what the numbers mean and builds them into your training and nutrition plan.
Retest to Track Progress
Most clients retest every 6–12 weeks to measure real change in fitness and metabolic age.
From Numbers to Your Plan
The test data is only the start. Your Victory coach turns the results into a practical nutrition and training roadmap you can use immediately.
Personalized Nutrition Targets
- Calorie target built from your measured RMR, not an online calculator
- Macronutrient mix aligned with your fat-vs-carb fuel preference
- Meal timing and portion guidance for your schedule and goals
Training Heart-Rate Zones
- Zones based on your actual ventilatory thresholds from the test
- Clear guidance on which intensities build aerobic base vs. burn fat
- Progress benchmarks for retesting every 6–12 weeks
What Happens After Your Visit
Receive your full report within 24 hours
Your VO2 Max, biological age estimate, RMR, and fuel-use profile are compiled into a clear, shareable report.
Review results with your coach
During your included follow-up, your coach explains what each number means for your goals and answers your questions.
Get your personalized plan
You leave with calorie and macro targets, heart-rate zones, and training recommendations tailored to your metabolism.
Retest and refine
Most clients retest every 6–12 weeks to track metabolic age, fitness, and fuel-use changes over time.
Who This Is For
- Clients who want a true baseline before starting a new training or nutrition program
- GLP-1 and medical weight-loss clients who want to protect muscle and metabolism during treatment
- Clients over 40 focused on healthy aging and longevity
- Athletes who want precise heart-rate training zones
- Anyone who has tried online TDEE/RMR calculators and wants real, measured numbers instead
Pricing
Transparent, self-pay pricing — no memberships required. HSA/FSA eligible.
Save $50 with the combo
Book RMR and AMR together for the complete metabolic blueprint.
Ask about bundling PNOĒ testing into your H.E.A.L.T.H. Program or Metabolic Intelligence Program.
Self-pay & FSA/HSA
Wellness, lifestyle, and overall health appointments and services are self-pay. FSA/HSA cards may be used when a service is deemed medically necessary by your provider; we can provide an itemized receipt for reimbursement.
Where clients test from around Austin
PNOĒ testing runs at both clinics, so most Central Texas clients are within a short drive. Our Hutto clinic on E. Wilco Highway is the closer option for Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown and Taylor; our West Lake Hills clinic on Bee Caves Road serves central and west Austin, Rollingwood, Bee Cave and Lakeway. Result reviews can be done in person or by secure video, so you only need to travel for the test itself.
Testing in the Austin heat is worth planning around: summer training paces drift slower at the same effort, so if you are setting zones for outdoor running or cycling, we note the conditions on your report and re-check after the season changes rather than letting a single number stand all year.
VO2 Max & RMR testing questions
What the test involves, how often to retest, and how it fits with your medical care.
- What's actually involved in the test?
- You wear a comfortable, lightweight mask that analyzes the air you breathe out while you rest and then during a short, progressive effort on a bike or treadmill. There is no blood draw and no fasting requirement beyond the standard pre-test guidance we send you (avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and hard workouts beforehand).
- How is this different from a gym VO2 Max estimate?
- Wearables and gym assessments estimate VO2 Max from heart rate and pace formulas. PNOĒ measures oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange directly from your breath, so you get measured values for VO2 Max, resting metabolic rate, and fuel usage instead of an algorithm's guess.
- Do I need to be an athlete to do this?
- No. The effort test is progressive and stops at a level appropriate for you, so it works well for general fitness, weight-loss, and longevity-focused clients — not just competitive athletes.
- How often should I repeat PNOĒ testing?
- Every 6–12 weeks is typical. That window is long enough for training and nutrition changes to show up in your VO2 Max, metabolic rate, and fuel-use pattern.
- Is PNOĒ testing HSA/FSA eligible?
- PNOĒ VO2 Max and resting metabolic rate testing is a self-pay wellness service, but it is HSA/FSA eligible. We can provide an itemized receipt for reimbursement. FSA/HSA cards may be used when a service is deemed medically necessary by your provider.
- Does this replace medical care?
- No. Testing and coaching are educational and are not medical care or a diagnosis. We coordinate with any medical weight-loss or clinical care you already have in place — see our scope of care for details.
- How do I prepare for the resting metabolic rate test?
- For the most accurate RMR reading, avoid food, caffeine, nicotine, and strenuous exercise for at least 4 hours beforehand. You may drink water. Try to relax for 10–15 minutes before the test so your breathing reflects a true resting state. We send a full prep checklist when you book.
- What do my PNOĒ results actually mean?
- Your report shows the calories your body burns at rest, your VO2 Max and estimated biological age, and whether you primarily burn fat or carbohydrates at different intensities. Together these numbers reveal how your metabolism is functioning right now and where the biggest levers for improvement are.
- How does the resting test complement the VO2 Max test?
- VO2 Max tells us how well your heart and lungs deliver and use oxygen under effort. RMR tells us how much energy you burn at rest and what fuel you prefer. Combining both gives a complete metabolic blueprint — one guides training intensity, the other guides daily nutrition and calorie targets.
Pair your numbers with a plan
Coaching That Works Alongside Your Healthcare
Coaching is educational and supportive — it works alongside, not in place of, your physicians and licensed providers.
Educational content and interactive tools on this site do not provide a medical diagnosis and are not a substitute for evaluation by a licensed clinician. Health, wellness, and lifestyle coaching is educational and is not medical care. Never start, stop, or change a medication based on information here. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Part of The Whole-Person Wellness Guide
Metabolic health describes how well your body handles fuel — glucose, insulin, lipids, blood pressure and waist circumference. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) turns those abstractions into a daily feedback loop you can act on. Read the full guide for the rest of the picture.
Read the Whole-Person Wellness Guide- Lifestyle Medicine
Provider-guided care across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.
- H.E.A.L.T.H. Program
Tiered coaching for people who want structure and follow-through.
- Functional Lab Testing
Curated panels with results reviewed by our team and translated into a plan.
Visit a Victory clinic near you
This service is available at both Central Texas clinics, with virtual coaching where it fits.
Victory Health & Wellness — Hutto
201 E. Wilco Hwy., Suite 105
Hutto, TX 78634
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Victory Health & Wellness — West Lake Hills
3811 Bee Caves Rd., Ste 101
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Serving Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Bee Cave, Lakeway and Taylor — plus virtual coaching in all 50 states.