VO₂ Max Testing for Water Polo Players
Professional VO₂ max testing for water polo players. Build endurance for sustained treading water, explosive sprints, and four-quarter performance. Testing in Santa Cruz.
Water polo is one of the most physically demanding sports:
- Constant treading water for 32 minutes (4x8-minute quarters)
- Explosive sprints for ball possession
- Upper-body power for shooting and passing
- Aerobic endurance to maintain performance
- Recovery ability between possessions
Elite water polo players have VO₂ max values of 55-65 ml/kg/min. Higher aerobic capacity provides:
- Sustained performance through all four quarters
- Faster recovery between sprints
- Ability to press defense late in games
- Reduced fatigue in tournament play
Test on land to optimize pool-deck conditioning:
WaterRower: Upper-body endurance similar to polo demands
Treadmill: Running intervals for cardiovascular base
Jacob's Ladder XL: Leg endurance for eggbeater kick stamina
Holes (Center): Maximum upper-body power and strength
Wings: Highest aerobic demands-constant movement
Perimeter Players: Balance of endurance and explosiveness
Goalies: Explosive power with recovery periods
Water polo tournaments feature multiple games per day:
- Superior fitness allows full effort in final games
- Recovery between games optimized
- Training zones support multi-game readiness
For developing players:
- Establish fitness baseline
- Guide summer dry-land training
- Support college recruitment goals
- Track development through growth
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete testing with water polo-specific interval and recovery zones.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for water polo players in Santa Cruz.
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