How to Test for Fitness Biomarkers: FAQ Guide

Published April 16, 2025

This guide covers key information about how to get tested for fitness biomarkers, including common assessment methods, risk factors, and how results are interpreted.

Physical fitness is an important indicator of overall health, influencing strength, endurance, and metabolic efficiency. Research shows that regular fitness assessments can help individuals optimize their workout plans and reduce injury risk.¹,² Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone looking to improve their well-being, fitness testing can provide valuable insights into your body’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Who Should Consider Fitness Testing?

Athletes seeking performance optimization

Individuals starting a new workout routine

People with pre-existing health conditions needing personalized exercise recommendations

Anyone tracking fitness progress over time

What Types of Fitness Tests Are Available?

Fitness testing evaluates different aspects of physical performance and health. There are many different types of fitness testing you can consider based on your fitness goals. 

What Are the Components of Fitness Testing?

Questhealth.com offers three different panels to assess your general wellness and nutrition. These panels include some biomarkers that a healthcare provider may evaluate when looking at specific components of fitness testing.

You may want to consider pairing biomarker testing with other component testing like: 

• Cardiovascular Endurance: Measures heart and lung efficiency during exercise
• Muscular Strength: Assesses the maximum force muscles can exert
• Muscular Endurance: Evaluates muscle stamina over prolonged periods
• Flexibility: Determines the range of motion in joints
• Body Composition: Examines the ratio of body fat to lean mass³,⁴

How Should You Prepare for a Fitness Test?

• Hydration: Drink water to ensure accurate body composition readings
• Fasting Requirements: Some metabolic tests require fasting for 8-12 hours
• Avoid Intense Exercise: Refrain from strenuous workouts 24 hours before testing
• Wear Comfortable Clothing: Opt for athletic wear suited for movement-based assessments

How to Interpret Fitness Test Results

Your test results may not always be straightforward. You should work with your healthcare provider to interpret your individual results in combination with your health history. Common fitness tests will provide you with the following: 

• Cardiovascular fitness levels help determine endurance capabilities
• Body composition results can inform nutrition and weight management plans
• Strength and flexibility scores provide insight into musculoskeletal health

Results can help tailor workout plans, dietary strategies, and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.

Why Choose Quest for Fitness Testing?

Quest provides fast and accurate fitness assessments with several key benefits:

• No doctor’s visit required—simply order online and visit a Quest location.
• Multiple testing options to help individuals understand their physical fitness.
• Independent physicians are available to discuss questions or concerns you may have regarding your results

Schedule Your Fitness Test Today

No doctor visit is required to buy your own lab test at questhealth.com. PWNHealth and its affiliates review your purchase to ensure it is medically appropriate before submitting the test order for processing. PWNHealth also reviews your test results and will contact you directly if they require prompt attention. Included in each purchase is the option to discuss your test results with an independent physician; however, you are also encouraged to speak with your primary healthcare provider.