Director of Coaching

Coaching Specialties - Cycling (all forms), triathlon, running (all distances), strength and conditioning, other

Dr. Massimo (Max) Testa has a rare combination of qualities: he is both a Physician and Exercise Physiologist, and he is also one of the most approachable people you will ever meet. During the past 25 years, when he began his own sports performance lab in Lake Como, Italy, he has been at the forefront of exercise science and medicine. He has trained and cared for some of the best professional and amateur athletes in every major sport, currently including Levi Leipheimer.  Max has spoken to professional groups on sports training throughout the world, and authored countless articles and research papers. As team doctor for the 7-11, Motorola, and Mapei professional cycling teams during the course of more than 15 Tours de France and Giro d’Italias, his experiences are unprecedented. Over the past five years, along with Dr. Eric Heiden, he has developed the UC Davis Sports Performance Program in Sacramento, CA. All of these attributes make him one of the top sports doctors in the world.

Now, all of this incredible experience, expertise and approachability is available to you, as Dr. Testa now provides cycling coaching services as Director of Coaching for AthletiCamps. He will continue to work with athletes of all abilities to produce winners at every level of the sport. If you want the best, work with Dr. Testa. He will take you to a higher level of performance than you ever thought possible.

Medical Education - University of Pavia, Italy, MD, Family Practice, 1982 and specialization in Sports Medicine, 1985. 

Society Membership - Member of the Sporting Safety and Conditions Commission if the International Cycling Union (UCI), Lausanne, Switzerland; Member of the Italian Association of Cycling Physicians.

Experience

• Director, AthletiCamps Coaching Program, Sacramento, CA. (2005 - Present)
• Director, Intermountain Health Sports Performance Program, Salt Lake City, UT. (2006 - Present)
• Director, UC Davis Sports Performance Program, Sacramento, CA. (2001 - 2006)
• Mapei Professional Cycling Team (1998 - 2002)
• MG-Technogym Professional Cycling Team (1997)
• Motorola Professional Cycling Team (1991-1996)
• 7-11 Professional Cycling Team (1985-1990)

Dr. Testa's Coaching Packages

Unlimited Package

• Unlimited email and phone contact
• Daily workouts in week long format
• Continuous goal setting and review
• Pedal stroke analysis (optional)
• Performance testing (Max VO2 or Lactate Response to Exercise - optional)
• Bike fit or gate analysis (optional)
• 6 month commitment, $50 start-up fee

Standard Package

• One phone call or one email per week
• Daily workouts in week long format
• Continuous goal setting and review
• Pedal stroke analysis (optional)
• Performance testing (Max VO2 or Lactate Response to Exercise - optional)
• Bike fit, gate analysis (optional)
• 6 month commitment, $50 start-up fee

Personal Coaching Consultations via Phone

Dr. Testa is available for one-on-one coaching phone consultations per appointment. Spend time with Dr. Testa reviewing your current training program and making proper adjustments.

Group Speaking and Presentations

Dr. Testa has years of experience giving talks to various organizations. His presentations are dynamic and informative, covering many different sport topics. Contact AthletiCamps for availability and prices.