DIRECTIONS

The Whole Athlete Performance Center is located at 7C Mariposa Ave. in downtown San Anselmo - 20 min north of San Francisco, just west of Highway 101 and San Rafael.

Riding Directions: Take San Anselmo Avenue (a.k.a. the bike route) to Mariposa Ave. From the south turn left onto Mariposa, from the north end of San Anselmo Ave (or San Rafael), you will turn right onto Mariposa. 7C is on the left.

Local street map

Driving Directions: From the South, take Hwy 101 North to the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit. Continue west to Bolinas Ave at San Anselmo/Ross border. Turn left and then an immediate right onto San Anselmo Ave. Drive past the post office and you’ll see Mariposa Ave on your left. The studio is the first building on the left facing Mariposa.

From the North, take 101 South to Central San Rafael exit, following 3rd Street west through San Rafael. Third Street becomes Red Hill Ave at the San Anselmo border. Continue to the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Blvd and Red Hill Ave and make a left turn. When you reach Ross Ave (just across from Sunnyside Nursery) get into right turn lane. There is a right turn signal. As soon as you turn right, make an immediate left onto San Anselmo Ave heading toward Ross/Kentfield. Drive just one block and you will see Mariposa Ave on your right. The center is the first building on your left facing Mariposa.

Driving from Hwy 101

From Fairfax and West Marin, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd through Red Hill intersection and turn right at Ross Ave (just across from Sunnyside Nursery). Make an immediate left onto San Anselmo Ave to Mariposa Ave which will be on your right. The center is the first building on your left facing Mariposa.

Local street map

Plenty of on-street parking is available along San Anselmo Avenue as well as along Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Please limit parking on the residential streets surrounding the center.

Please call if you need assistance.
(415) 257-8933 [8:00 am - 6:00 pm PST]

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WHAT TO BRING FOR A BIKE FITTING

Bring your bicycle and equipment (shoes, clothing) ready to ride. If you are doing a custom fitting and do not have a bicycle, wear clothing appropriate to be measured on a bicycle, and bring your cycling shoes and clipless pedal system that you use.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PERFORMANCE TEST

You should be prepared for an MSS test in the same manner as you would a race (rested, hydrated, fed, and with at least 48 hrs of no high-intensity training).

1. Bring your own bicycle upon which you are most well-trained (if available, select a cog set with a tighter gear ratio, e.g. 12-23).

2. To obtain accurate data you must be well-recovered (no hard training within 48 hrs), well-hydrated & normally fed.

3. You may warm up for the testing session upon arrival on the trainer or out on the road.

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ABOUT THE MAXIMAL STEADY STATE - PERFORMANCE TEST

A maximal steady state (MSS) test will accurately and reliably predict your MSS heart rate and power output. MSS is a 30 minute performance threshold as it reflects "real-world" performance, such as a 20 km time trial.

HR and power training zones are then determined from your unique and current MSS. Consultation is included to define your training zones, what occurs physiologically when you train at those levels of intensity, and how to apply the information to your training.

The MSS test protocol was designed by Dario Fredrick, specifically for trained cyclists and has been scientifically validated for accurate prediction of MSS performance. The protocol validation study was presented at the 2003 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference and is in submission for publication (Fredrick, 2003).

An MSS testing session should take approximately 1-1.5 hrs including warm up/warm down and detailed consultation of the results. The test is performed on your own bicycle on a CompuTrainer Pro 3D stationary ergometer.

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ABOUT THE PEDAL STROKE ANALYSIS

A pedal stroke analysis allows us to examine the mechanics of your pedal stroke by estimating the force applied around each pedal revolution by each leg. The data are analyzed and recommendations provided to help address inefficiency or imbalances that may be discovered. 

The pedal stroke analysis protocol was designed by Whole Athlete specifically for cyclists. 

The testing session should take no more than 1.5 hours including warm up/warm down and consultation. The test is performed on your own bicycle on a CompuTrainer Pro stationary ergometer.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

We have a 24-hour cancellation policy for testing and fitting appointments. The fee for canceling within one business day is $75. Because multiple appointments are commonly scheduled in succession, clients arriving more than 15 minutes late will be charged 50% of the testing fee and rescheduled.

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