Professional VO₂ max testing for COPD and chronic lung disease. Pulmonary rehab support, safe exercise guidance, and respiratory fitness assessment with medical clearance.
COPD patients have reduced exercise capacity:
VO₂ max testing complements pulmonary rehab:
⚠️ Pulmonologist clearance required before testing
For COPD patients on oxygen therapy:
Exercise is crucial for COPD management:
Wahoo KICKR Bike: Most common choice-seated, controlled breathing
Treadmill: Walking protocol if tolerated
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete pulmonary rehabilitation fitness assessment with continuous oxygen monitoring.
Pulmonologist clearance required. Recent PFTs and stable respiratory status needed.
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 VO₂ max testing for COPD and chronic lung disease management.
COPD patients require pulmonologist clearance before VO₂ max testing. We need recent pulmonary function tests and confirmation of stable respiratory status. Oxygen saturation is monitored continuously during testing and testing stops if saturation drops below safe levels.