VO₂ Max Testing for Scotts Valley
Professional metabolic testing for Scotts Valley athletes. Located just 15 minutes down Highway 17 in Santa Cruz with comprehensive VO₂ max and RMR testing options.
Scotts Valley's location at the top of Highway 17 means easy access to professional fitness testing in Santa Cruz:
- Just 15 minutes down Highway 17 to Santa Cruz
- Research-grade Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer
- Four testing equipment options (treadmill, bike, rower, stair mill)
- Flexible scheduling for work commuters and local residents
- Detailed training zone guidance
Scotts Valley offers unique training opportunities with elevation and varied terrain:
- Skypark Area Trails: Rolling trail running with elevation changes
- Glenwood Drive Cycling: Hill training toward Felton
- Graham Hill Road: Sustained climbing for cyclists
- Highway 9 Access: Epic climbing to Skyline or Big Basin
VO₂ max testing helps you understand your power output and heart rate zones for these challenging climbs.
Many Scotts Valley residents commute over Highway 17 to Silicon Valley. Convenient testing options:
- Morning appointments before commuting to work
- Evening appointments on your way home
- Weekend scheduling for convenience
- Quick 15-minute drive down the hill
VO₂ Max Testing: Complete aerobic assessment with sport-specific training zones. Choose NOHRd SprintBok treadmill, Wahoo KICKR Bike (perfect for Highway 17 cycling training), WaterRower, or Jacob's Ladder XL.
RMR Testing: Resting Metabolic Rate for personalized calorie and nutrition planning.
Combined Testing: Both assessments in one visit with package pricing.
Scotts Valley's proximity to Soquel Demonstration Forest and Santa Cruz mountain biking makes it an MTB hub. VO₂ max testing helps:
- Build endurance for all-day epics in Soquel Forest
- Optimize power for technical climbs
- Understand recovery zones for trail descents
- Train effectively for shuttle-less climbing
Scotts Valley sits around 500-600 feet elevation, while Santa Cruz is at sea level. This provides unique training advantages:
- Sea-level testing provides your baseline capacity
- Train at slight elevation in Scotts Valley
- Race at sea level with optimal preparation
- Understand power/pace differences between elevations
Many Scotts Valley residents work in tech (or live here and commute to Silicon Valley). Professional fitness testing helps:
- Maximize limited training time with precise zones
- Balance desk job demands with fitness goals
- Optimize early morning or evening training intensity
- Track fitness despite busy work schedule
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Comprehensive fitness testing with personalized zones.
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 15 minutes down Highway 17 from Scotts Valley.
Professional Testing Down the Hill
Book your appointment-just 15 minutes from Scotts Valley to Santa Cruz.
Schedule Your Test🚴 Highway 17 Cycling
Scotts Valley is the starting point for epic Highway 17 descent rides and Graham Hill/Highway 9 climbing. VO₂ max testing on the Wahoo KICKR Bike gives you FTP and power zones to train these routes optimally. Know exactly what wattage to hold on sustained climbs vs. shorter punchy efforts.