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VO₂ Max Testing for Kayakers & SUP Athletes

Professional VO₂ max testing for kayakers, SUP athletes, and paddlers. Build endurance for ocean paddling, river running, and flatwater racing. Testing in Santa Cruz.

Kayaking and SUP require sustained upper-body and core endurance:

  • Aerobic capacity for hours of paddling
  • Upper-body muscular endurance
  • Core stability and rotational power
  • Cardiovascular fitness for sustained efforts

While we can't test in the water, several options provide useful data:

WaterRower: Upper-body and core engagement similar to paddling motion

Treadmill: Lower-body aerobic assessment for cross-training

Bike: Cardiovascular baseline without upper-body specificity

For Santa Cruz ocean paddlers:

  • Build endurance for Monterey Bay crossings
  • Train for extended coastal paddles
  • Prepare for rough water conditions
  • Optimize fitness for surf zone navigation

Whitewater demands explosive power and endurance:

  • High-intensity efforts for technical rapids
  • Recovery ability between sections
  • All-day fitness for multi-pitch rivers
  • Safety margin through superior fitness

Sprint and marathon kayak racing requires:

  • High VO₂ max for sprint efforts
  • Threshold work for sustained pace
  • Aerobic base for marathon distances
  • Training intensity guidance

VO₂ max testing helps structure off-water training:

  • Running zones for cardiovascular base
  • Cycling for low-impact endurance
  • Rowing for upper-body specific work
  • Proper intensity for all cross-training

Long-distance paddlers benefit from RMR testing:

  • Fueling for all-day paddles
  • Weight management for performance
  • Nutrition planning for expeditions

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete testing with paddling-specific training zones. WaterRower or treadmill options available.

Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com

Professional VO₂ max testing for kayakers, canoeists, and SUP athletes in Santa Cruz.

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🌊 Santa Cruz Paddling

Santa Cruz offers world-class ocean paddling conditions and serves as a gateway to Monterey Bay kayaking. Whether you're paddling to Capitola, crossing to Monterey, or exploring coastal caves, VO₂ max testing helps build the endurance and fitness for safe, enjoyable adventures on the water.