Hypertension Fitness Testing for Carmel & Carmel Valley
Carmel and Carmel Valley residents managing high blood pressure can access professional VO₂ max testing 45 minutes north in Santa Cruz. The scenic Highway 1 drive brings you to our facility for personalized exercise zones—whether you walk 17-Mile Drive, hike Point Lobos, or enjoy Carmel Beach. Physician clearance required before testing.
Medical Disclaimer: Consult your physician before exercise testing. Uncontrolled hypertension (above 180/110 mmHg) may preclude testing. Do not modify blood pressure medications without physician approval. Testing supports lifestyle interventions but does not replace medical care.
Santa Cruz facility serves the Monterey Peninsula:
- • 45 minutes from Carmel via Highway 1 north
- • Similar coastal elevation and climate to Carmel
- • Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer
- • Zone 2 identification for optimal BP response
- • Combine with Santa Cruz visit or training
VO₂ Max Test: $250 — Safe exercise intensity zones. Zone 2 aerobic training typically produces the best blood pressure benefits. RMR ($75) for weight management.
Regular moderate aerobic exercise can lower systolic blood pressure by 5–10 mmHg. VO₂ max testing reveals your optimal Zone 2—the intensity that improves vascular function without acute BP spikes. Ideal for 17-Mile Drive walks, Point Lobos hikes, and Carmel Beach activity.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-400-9227 | Email: info@fitevals.com