HOP Lab / Assessments

Three assessments. A complete picture of your body.

Metabolism, VO2max and muscles, measured in the lab — not estimated by formula. Each assessment has its own page with the protocol explained in detail; here you'll find the complete picture and the guide to choosing the right one.

3 assessments from €79 campaign until 31 Dec Results in the HOP app See a sample report →

Which one to choose?

Three tests, three different questions. Not sure? The AMR is the most common starting point, or use our 3-question guide on the pricing page.

Your goalSuggested test
AMRWeight loss, more energy or nutritionAMR · Resting metabolismLearn more →
AMPImprove times, race performance or aerobic capacityAMP · VO2max and zonesLearn more →
AMAn issue, pain or asymmetry to correctAM · Muscular AnalysisLearn more →
€79the entry assessment (AMR)

Resting metabolism, measured by indirect calorimetry in a single morning. This is where most of our clients start — the rest of the path becomes clearer afterwards.

Services and pricing

01 · AMR

Resting metabolism

Basal metabolism

1842 kcal/day

Lying down, breathing into a gas analyser: calorimetry measures how many calories you burn and which fuel you use. The foundation of any weight-loss or nutrition plan.

  • Measured basal metabolic rate, in kcal/day
  • Fuel profile: fat vs carbohydrates
  • Metabolic flexibility
45 min · in the morning, fasted Next step: physiology consultation or HOP Track €79 Learn about the test 02 · AMP

VO2max and training zones

Performance

52.4ml/kg/min

Treadmill exercise test with a gas-analysis mask: your real VO2max and every training zone measured from your body, breath by breath.

  • Measured VO2max and max HR
  • HR, speed and kcal/h zones
  • Hydration plan for exertion
60 min · in training kit Next step: physiology consultation or HOP Track €169 Learn about the test 03 · AM

Muscular Analysis

Muscles · running

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Surface electromyography during walking and running: which muscles work, which ones compensate, and which asymmetries to correct before they turn into issues.

  • Muscle activation map — EMG, sensors that measure which muscles are working
  • Left vs right asymmetries
  • Reviewed by a physiotherapist
50 min · adapted for non-runners Next step: physiotherapy consultation or HOP Track €169 Learn about the test
Assessment packs
Two in the same morning for €229 (Performance: AMP+AMR · Vitalidade: AM+AMR) or €319 (Elite: AM+AMP) · all three for €389, the Pack Elite Pro. See all pricing →
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Bundle: assessment + physiology consultation
Measuring is the first step; interpreting and planning is the second. Add a consultation to any assessment and leave with your initial plan designed.
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Muscular Analysis

EMG · Activation Map

12muscles · 2 sides
Walking + running

We also measure muscles

Surface electromyography during walking and running: we see which muscles work, which ones compensate, and we catch asymmetries before they become issues.

Learn about the AM test

YOUR REPORT

What you receive, on paper and in the app.

Client Name28 Aug 2026

Performance

VO₂ Max

52.4ml/kg/min
Excellent

Basal metabolism

1842 kcal/day

Muscles

VMO44%51%

Your zones

ZoneHRkm/hkcal/h
Z2128-1419.1-11.4688
Z3142-15611.5-13.2842
Z4157-17113.3-15.61004

Example values · real report, fictitious data

Full PDFThe whole report, yours for ever.
Everything in the app, for goodHistory and progress, session after session.
Review session with our teamWe explain what the numbers mean for you.

A test without monitoring is a PDF in a drawer

You can do just the assessment — many clients start that way, and the report is yours. The difference lies in what happens afterwards.

One-off test at another lab

Today's numbers

A PDF report with the values from test day. A great starting point — but one that soon goes out of date.

Traditional personal trainer / nutritionist

Monitoring based on estimates

Someone by your side, but with zones and calories calculated by average formulas — which may not be yours.

HOP Lab

Monitoring based on your own numbers

We measure first, monitor afterwards — and if you already have a coach, we hand them the measurements and work together.

TMMeasurement done — plan on its way.
From 40, the capacity you don't measure is the capacity you lose
In the FRIEND registry (Kaminsky et al., Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2022, treadmill tests), median VO₂max values fall by about 4 ml/kg/min per decade of age. It is the variable that responds most to aerobic training. We measure yours — by gas analysis, not by formula.
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Not sure what a HOP Lab report looks like?
See a complete, real example of an AMP report, with every metric explained.
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Frequently asked questions

My child is an athlete. Can they do the assessments?

Yes, from age 10, with the consent and presence of a parent or guardian. We adapt the protocol to their age and, if you wish, share the report with the club coach. The assessments complement — they do not replace — the sports medical examination required by the federation.

Does this replace a medical examination?

No. Our assessments are for wellbeing and performance and do not replace medical examinations or opinions.

Not sure where to start?

Use our 3-question guide or talk to us directly. No obligation.

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