Aerobic Capacity Testing
Professional aerobic capacity testing in Santa Cruz. Comprehensive cardiorespiratory fitness assessment through VO₂ max 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.
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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.
Aerobic Capacity Testing
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