Employee Health Assessment

More Actionable Than Biometric Screening

Biometrics identify risk. Metabolic testing provides specific guidance: "Here are your 5 training zones. Here are your exact calorie needs." Employees leave with a clear action plan, not just numbers.

• • Personalized heart rate zones for effective exercise
• • Exact metabolic rate for nutrition planning
• • Cardiovascular fitness level vs. age/gender norms
• • Specific exercise prescription based on current fitness

Drives Employee Engagement

Employees are more motivated by "improve your VO₂ max" than "lower your cholesterol." Fitness goals feel achievable. Metabolic testing creates engagement through personalized, performance-oriented data.

• • Gamification: Track VO₂ max improvements over time
• • Competition: Team fitness challenges based on testing
• • Motivation: See objective improvements from training
• • Accountability: Retest quarterly to track progress

Reduces Healthcare Costs

Higher cardiovascular fitness correlates with lower healthcare utilization. Every 1 MET increase in VO₂ max reduces all-cause mortality by 13-15%. Fitter employees = healthier employees = lower costs.

• • Reduced cardiovascular disease risk
• • Lower rates of metabolic syndrome
• • Improved mental health and stress resilience
• • Decreased absenteeism and presenteeism

Differentiates Your Wellness Program

Every company offers gym discounts and biometric screening. VO₂ max testing is unique, memorable, and signals serious investment in employee health. It's a recruitment and retention benefit.

• • Premium wellness benefit that stands out
• • Shows company values employee health
• • Creates positive workplace culture
• • Generates employee testimonials and engagement

On-Site Testing at Your Workplace

We bring equipment to your office for groups of 10+ employees. Convenient, no travel required.

• • Setup: Requires private room, electrical outlet, 60-minute appointments
• • Equipment: Wahoo KICKR Bike for VO₂ max testing (portable)
• • Scheduling: Full-day or multi-day events for large groups
• • Service area: Santa Cruz County, San Jose, Peninsula, Monterey Bay
• • Minimum: 10 employees for on-site service

In-Office Testing (Santa Cruz)

Employees come to our downtown Santa Cruz location. Best for smaller groups or ongoing programs.

• • Location: 311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz (downtown, easy parking)
• • Equipment options: Treadmill, bike, rower, stair mill
• • Scheduling: Flexible appointment times, including early morning/evening
• • Ideal for: Santa Cruz companies, ongoing wellness programs

Hybrid Programs

Combine on-site and in-office testing for maximum flexibility.

• • Initial baseline: On-site at your office for all employees
• • Quarterly retesting: Employees come to Santa Cruz location
• • Annual assessment: On-site event with team results presentation

Wellness Kickoff Event

Best for: Launching new wellness program, annual health fair

One-time on-site testing event. All employees get VO₂ max testing. Creates excitement and establishes baseline fitness data. Optional: Aggregate company report (anonymized) showing average fitness levels.

Quarterly Assessment Program

Best for: Ongoing wellness initiatives, fitness challenges

Test employees 4x per year to track improvements. Creates accountability and motivation. Employees see objective progress. Company tracks aggregate wellness metrics over time.

Executive + Key Personnel

Best for: Leadership wellness, high-value employee retention

Premium benefit for executives and key personnel. Includes both VO₂ max and RMR testing. Quarterly retesting. Demonstrates company investment in leadership health.

Fitness Challenge Support

Best for: Company fitness competitions, team challenges

Baseline testing before challenge, final testing after. Objective measurement of improvements. Awards for biggest VO₂ max gains. Creates friendly competition and engagement.

Comprehensive Test Report

VO₂ max value, cardiovascular fitness rating, 5 personalized heart rate zones, ventilatory thresholds, maximum heart rate, and RMR (if included). All data explained in clear, actionable terms.

Personalized Exercise Guidance

Specific training recommendations based on current fitness level. How to use zones for different goals: weight loss, endurance, general fitness. Exercise prescription tailored to individual.

Nutrition Guidance (with RMR)

Exact calorie needs, not estimates. Guidance for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain. How to adjust calories based on activity level and goals.

Progress Tracking

For ongoing programs, employees see improvements over time. Motivating to watch VO₂ max increase and zones improve. Objective validation that training is working.

Reduced Healthcare Costs

Studies show every $1 invested in wellness returns $3-6 in reduced healthcare costs. Cardiovascular fitness improvements directly reduce disease risk and utilization.

Decreased Absenteeism

Fitter employees take fewer sick days. Regular exercise improves immune function and reduces chronic disease. Wellness programs with testing show 25-30% reduction in absenteeism.

Improved Productivity

Higher cardiovascular fitness correlates with better cognitive function, focus, and energy. Employees perform better mentally and physically when fit.

Enhanced Recruitment & Retention

Premium wellness benefits attract top talent. Employees value companies that invest in their health. Unique benefits like VO₂ max testing differentiate your company.

Positive Company Culture

Wellness programs create camaraderie and shared goals. Fitness challenges and testing events build team cohesion. Demonstrates company cares about employee wellbeing.

How long does testing take per employee?

VO₂ max test: 45-60 minutes. RMR test: 15-20 minutes. For on-site events, we schedule 60-minute appointments to allow time for setup and results explanation.

What's the minimum group size for on-site testing?

10 employees minimum for on-site service. For smaller groups, employees can come to our Santa Cruz location individually or in small groups.

Are results confidential?

Yes. Individual results are private and shared only with the employee. Companies can receive aggregate data (average fitness levels, participation rates) but never individual employee data without consent.

What if employees have different fitness levels?

Testing works for all fitness levels-from sedentary to elite athletes. The test adapts to individual ability. Everyone gets personalized zones appropriate for their current fitness.

Can we integrate testing with our existing wellness program?

Absolutely. Metabolic testing complements biometric screening, fitness challenges, gym memberships, and other wellness initiatives. We can coordinate with your wellness vendor or HR team.

What's the cost for corporate programs?

Standard rates: $250 per VO₂ max test, $150 per RMR test. Volume discounts available for large groups. On-site service includes travel fee based on location and group size. Contact us for custom quote.