Cardiac Rehab Fitness Testing for Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley residents who have completed cardiac rehabilitation can access professional VO₂ max testing just 15 minutes down Highway 17 in Santa Cruz. 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.
Scotts Valley's location at the top of Highway 17 means easy access to our Santa Cruz facility:
- • Just 15 minutes down Highway 17 to downtown Santa Cruz
- • Morning or evening appointments for those with work schedules
- • 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 Scotts Valley terrain (Skypark walks, Glenwood gentle hills)
- • Provide objective data for cardiologist follow-up visits
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
15 minutes from Scotts Valley via Highway 17. Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St).
Phone: 831-400-9227 | Email: info@fitevals.com