Cardiac Rehab Fitness Testing for Carmel & Carmel Valley
Carmel and Carmel Valley residents who have completed cardiac rehabilitation can access professional VO₂ max testing 45 minutes north in Santa Cruz via scenic Highway 1. Our facility provides objective cardiovascular fitness assessment to track recovery progress and establish safe exercise zones for independent training—with written clearance from your cardiologist required.
Critical Medical Disclaimer: VO₂ max testing for cardiac patients REQUIRES written medical clearance from your cardiologist before scheduling. This testing is for tracking fitness progress only and is NOT a substitute for supervised cardiac rehabilitation programs or medical stress testing.
Always work with your complete healthcare team including cardiologist, primary care physician, and cardiac rehabilitation specialists. Testing does not diagnose heart disease, assess cardiac risk, or replace medical monitoring.
Carmel-area residents have convenient access to our Santa Cruz facility:
- • 45 minutes from Carmel via Highway 1 north
- • ~50 minutes from Carmel Valley (Carmel Valley Road to Highway 1)
- • Same Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer used in research settings
- • Equipment options: treadmill, bike, rower, or stair mill (based on cardiologist clearance)
- • Same-day results with personalized heart rate zones for safe exercise
VO₂ Max Test: $250 — Comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. RMR testing available for weight management support. Full cardiac rehab testing details →
VO₂ max testing is appropriate for individuals who have completed formal cardiac rehabilitation (Phase II) and have been cleared by their cardiologist for independent exercise. Testing helps:
- • Establish safe heart rate zones for walking, cycling, or other activities
- • Track cardiovascular fitness recovery over time
- • Guide exercise intensity for Carmel terrain (17-Mile Drive walks, Carmel Beach, Point Lobos gentle paths)
- • Provide objective data for cardiologist follow-up visits
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
45 minutes from Carmel via Highway 1. Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St).
Phone: 831-400-9227 | Email: info@fitevals.com