NEW – Korr Medical CardioCoach VO2 Max and Metabolic Efficiency “FatMax” testing now available in Chicago! Precision Matters. Does your heart rate monitor or smart watch reflect your true metabolism? Now you can dial in lab-grade precision of your unique fat vs. carb metabolism just like a professional athlete, and see it in real-time onContinue reading “Get your Fat vs. Carb Metabolic Efficiency “FatMax” Profile on your Garmin and Cell Phone!”
Author Archives: Chris Navin
Metabolic Athlete™ Blood Lactate Testing – NOW AVAILABLE!
BLOOD LACTATE TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE! WHAT IS LACTATE TESTING? The term “Lactate Testing” generally means testing your Blood Lactate concentration at various levels of increasing effort to help determine your lactate threshold, training zones, and benchmark your overall fitness for various types of sports including ROWING, RUNNING, and CYCLING, among others. This is oftenContinue reading “Metabolic Athlete™ Blood Lactate Testing – NOW AVAILABLE!”
Metabolic Testing Preparation
Getting ready for a metabolic test? Learn more about testing options at http://www.4starendurance.com/vo2max and http://www.MetabolicRunner.com (if you have not done so already), and then please note the following Test Preparation instructions when scheduling a metabolic test with us – which includes both VO2, RMR, Metabolic Efficiency Point (MEP), and more! In order to get theContinue reading “Metabolic Testing Preparation”
Metabolic Testing & VO2Max
Interested in scheduling a metabolic test with Coach Chris Navin? STEP 1) PLEASE READ THE TEST PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: TEST PREP INSTRUCTIONS (Fasting & Resting Guidelines) STEP 2) CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A TEST TODAY: BOOK A METABOLIC TEST TODAY! ✶✶✶✶ LEARN MORE & BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT OUR PARTNER LOCATIONS BELOW: LAKESHORE SPORT &Continue reading “Metabolic Testing & VO2Max”
Evolving the Sport of Indoor Triathlon
LIVE RACE RESULTS: tinyurl.com/indoortri-resultsUPCOMING EVENTS: 4starendurance.com/eventsLANDSHARK SERIES: LandsharkTriathlon.com ✶✶✶✶ The summer triathlon racing season in the Chicago-area is too short… generally lasting only 3 months (June-August)! So our goal at 4 STAR ENDURANCE to grow the sport of triathlon and address the needs of DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, and ACCESS (DEIA) is what led us toContinue reading “Evolving the Sport of Indoor Triathlon”
4 Star’s Fix A Flat Resources
Want some great fix a flat tips to help practice and build confidence for race day? Watch our 4 STAR ENDURANCE “Fix a Flat” video (link coming soon)! COMING SOON! DETAILED STEPS TO FIX A FLAT: Open BRAKES / brake calipers first Rear wheel only: shift into HARDEST (smallest) rear chainring for easy wheel removalContinue reading “4 Star’s Fix A Flat Resources”
LANDSHARK SWIM-RUN & TRI CLUB
Want to join the LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS, Chicago’s first SWIM-RUN and TRIATHLON multisport club? There are two ways to join us… 1. LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS – CHICAGO’S MULTISPORT “RACING CLUB” COMMUNITY!Simply subscribe to join our LANDSHARK “RACING CLUB” ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP via RunSignup (for only $70.30/year!) to “become part of the club team” and an official member ofContinue reading “LANDSHARK SWIM-RUN & TRI CLUB”
Volunteer & Coach with 4Star!
4 STAR ENDURANCE draws inspiration from the 4 stars of the Chicago flag – one of the most iconic city flags in the world! And just like the every aspect of the Chicago flag represents a key part of it’s history, each point on each star of our 4 STAR logo represents a key sourceContinue reading “Volunteer & Coach with 4Star!”
SWIM LESSONS & UNDERWATER VIDEO ANALYSIS
SWIMMING LESSONS Looking for GROUP or PRIVATE swim lessons? Come swim with us to enjoy both group classes and private swim lessons in downtown Chicago! CLICK HERE for more information, including PRICING INFO and ONLINE BOOKING! ✶✶✶✶ SWIM360: UNDERWATER SWIM STROKE VIDEO ANALYSIS Taking our passion of photography and video analysis to the next level,Continue reading “SWIM LESSONS & UNDERWATER VIDEO ANALYSIS”
LEON’S TRIATHLON is coming back!
4 STAR ENDURANCE is proud to support LEON’S TRIATHLON – one of our favorite local races and the unofficial start of summer “kickoff to triathlon season” for the Chicagoland area! Register online at LeonsTriathlon.com and join us at this year’s race! As a new perk this year, for every person who registers for the race,Continue reading “LEON’S TRIATHLON is coming back!”