Aerobic Capacity Testing

Aerobic capacity is your body's ability to use oxygen:

• Synonymous with VO₂ max
• Maximum oxygen consumption during exercise
• Gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness
• Expressed as ml/kg/min

Three systems determine aerobic capacity:

• Cardiovascular: Heart pumps blood to muscles
• Respiratory: Lungs deliver oxygen to blood
• Muscular: Mitochondria use oxygen for energy
• Weakest link limits overall capacity

Aerobic capacity testing provides:

• Current fitness baseline
• Cardiovascular health assessment
• Training zones for improvement
• Performance potential prediction
• Progress tracking over time

Aerobic: With oxygen, sustainable, endurance activities

Anaerobic: Without oxygen, short bursts, sprinting/lifting

Aerobic capacity measured through graded exercise test:

• Progressive intensity increase
• Breath-by-breath oxygen analysis
• Exercise to exhaustion
• 15-20 minute test duration

Athletes: Optimize endurance training

Health-Conscious: Monitor cardiovascular fitness

Clinical Populations: Pre/post cardiac rehab, chronic disease management

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete aerobic capacity assessment with VO₂ max, training zones, and fitness analysis.

Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)

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

Professional aerobic capacity testing in Santa Cruz.