Fitness Testing for Pacific Grove
Comprehensive metabolic fitness testing for Pacific Grove athletes. Professional VO₂ max and RMR testing available in Santa Cruz, just 50 minutes north via scenic Highway 1.
Pacific Grove's active community-known for running, cycling, golf, and ocean sports-deserves access to professional fitness testing. Our Santa Cruz facility is conveniently located 50 minutes north, offering:
- Gold-standard Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer
- Multiple testing modalities (running, cycling, rowing, climbing)
- Similar coastal environment to Pacific Grove
- Natural ventilation from ocean breeze
- Comprehensive results and training guidance
Pacific Grove offers world-class training environments:
- Recreation Trail: Flat coastal running from Lovers Point to Monterey
- 17-Mile Drive: Iconic cycling and running route
- Asilomar Beach: Soft sand training and beach runs
- Point Pinos: Trail running and hiking
- Golf Fitness: Optimize cardiovascular fitness for area courses
VO₂ max testing gives you precise training zones for all these activities, ensuring every workout has the right intensity.
VO₂ Max Testing: Complete aerobic capacity assessment with personalized training zones. Choose your testing equipment: NOHRd SprintBok treadmill, Wahoo KICKR Bike, WaterRower, or Jacob's Ladder XL.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): Precise daily calorie needs for weight management, training fueling, or performance optimization.
Combined Testing: Get both assessments for complete metabolic profiling with package pricing.
From Pacific Grove: Beautiful 50-minute drive north on Highway 1 through Monterey Bay coastline. Pass through Moss Landing, Capitola, and Aptos before arriving in Santa Cruz.
The drive itself is spectacular-many clients make a morning of it, testing in Santa Cruz then exploring West Cliff Drive or enjoying the beach.
Morning appointments available to avoid midday traffic and combine with Santa Cruz training runs.
If you train on the iconic PG coastal routes, you need to know your zones:
- Proper pacing for Rec Trail tempo runs
- Heart rate targets for 17-Mile Drive efforts
- Zone guidance for Asilomar beach training
- Recovery run intensity for easy days
Pacific Grove residents often race the Monterey Bay Half Marathon and Big Sur Marathon. VO₂ max testing helps:
- Establish accurate race pace targets
- Build proper training zones for long runs
- Optimize tempo and interval training intensity
- Track fitness improvements throughout training
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Comprehensive fitness testing with personalized zones.
RMR Test: $75
Metabolic rate testing.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
50 minutes from Pacific Grove via Highway 1. Scenic coastal drive to Santa Cruz.
Optimize Your Coastal Training
Book your fitness testing appointment-scenic 50-minute drive from Pacific Grove.
Schedule Your Test🌊 Similar Coastal Conditions
Santa Cruz and Pacific Grove share nearly identical coastal training conditions: sea-level elevation, ocean breeze, marine layer, and temperate climate. Testing in Santa Cruz provides data directly applicable to your Pacific Grove training environment.