VO₂ Max Testing for Capitola
Professional metabolic testing for Capitola's active beach community. Located just 10 minutes away in Santa Cruz with comprehensive VO₂ max and RMR testing options.
Capitola Village and surrounding areas are home to runners, cyclists, surfers, and beach athletes. Our nearby Santa Cruz facility offers:
- Just 10 minutes away via Highway 1 or surface streets
- Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer (research-grade)
- Multiple equipment options for sport-specific testing
- Natural ocean breeze environment (just like Capitola!)
- Flexible scheduling for local residents
If you train along the Capitola Esplanade, New Brighton Beach, or the coastal paths, you need to know your precise training zones:
- Tempo Runs: Know your threshold pace for Esplanade efforts
- Long Runs: Proper aerobic zone pacing for New Brighton routes
- Recovery Runs: True easy pace guidance
- Interval Work: VO₂ max zone targets for beach intervals
VO₂ Max Testing: Complete aerobic assessment with training zones. Choose NOHRd SprintBok treadmill (self-powered, natural running), Wahoo KICKR Bike, WaterRower, or Jacob's Ladder XL stair mill.
RMR Testing: Resting Metabolic Rate for personalized nutrition and calorie planning.
Combined Testing: Both tests in one visit with package pricing.
From Capitola Village: 10 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz via Highway 1 or through Pleasure Point on surface streets.
From Capitola Mall Area: 10 minutes via Highway 1 north or 41st Avenue.
Many Capitola clients bike to their appointment-it's that close! Or combine testing with Santa Cruz beach activities.
Capitola cyclists training on East Cliff, Soquel San Jose Road, or heading into Aptos/Corralitos hills can benefit from precise power zone testing:
- FTP (Functional Threshold Power) established via VO₂ max test
- Seven power training zones for structured workouts
- Pacing for local climbs (Soquel Drive, Aptos hills)
- Race preparation guidance
The annual Wharf to Wharf race from Santa Cruz to Capitola is a local tradition. VO₂ max testing helps you:
- Set realistic goal time based on current fitness
- Train at proper intensity for 6-mile race preparation
- Know exactly what pace to target on race day
- Track fitness year-over-year with annual testing
Capitola's beach lifestyle promotes active living. Whether you're a serious athlete or just want to maintain health, metabolic testing provides valuable data:
- Optimize beach running and ocean swimming fitness
- Support weight management goals with RMR testing
- Understand cardiovascular health markers
- Train smarter for any fitness goal
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Comprehensive fitness testing.
RMR Test: $75
Metabolic rate assessment.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Just 10 minutes from Capitola Village. Same coastal community.
Local Testing for Capitola
Book your appointment-just 10 minutes from Capitola Village to our Santa Cruz facility.
Schedule Your Test🏖️ Same Beach Community
Capitola and Santa Cruz share the same coastal environment, making our testing data perfectly applicable to your local training. Sea-level elevation, ocean breeze, moderate temps-test where you train. Some clients even bike to their appointment via the coast!