Masters Athlete Testing for Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley masters athletes (40+) often balance Silicon Valley careers with training. Limited time demands precision—no room for guesswork. Our Santa Cruz facility is 15 minutes down Highway 17. VO₂ max testing delivers personalized zones so you maximize Skypark runs, Graham Hill climbs, and Soquel Demo Forest rides without overtraining or wasting effort.
Why Scotts Valley Masters Athletes Test
After 40, recovery slows and generic formulas (220 minus age) fail. Many Scotts Valley residents commute to tech jobs—early morning or evening training is the norm. Testing reveals YOUR max heart rate, VT1/VT2 thresholds, and 5-zone system calibrated for age. Train at the right intensity, recover properly, and compete in age-group races with confidence.
Time-efficient training: When you have 5–8 hours per week, every workout must count. Zones ensure easy days stay easy and hard days hit the right targets.
Scotts Valley sits at the top of Highway 17—many residents work in Silicon Valley. Convenient testing options:
- • Morning appointments: Test before your commute—fresh and fasted
- • Evening slots: On your way home from work
- • Weekend testing: No rush, full focus
- • 15-minute drive: Down Highway 17 to Santa Cruz
VO₂ Max Test: $250 — Korr CardioCoach, 5-zone heart rate system, VT1/VT2, age-group percentile comparison. Treadmill, bike, rower, or stair mill. 45–60 minutes.
Scotts Valley offers Skypark, Graham Hill, Highway 9—terrain that rewards smart pacing:
- • Zone 2 base: Long trail runs and rides without accumulating fatigue
- • Threshold work: Hill repeats at the right intensity—not too hard, not too easy
- • Recovery: True Zone 1 on easy days—critical for masters athletes
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
15 minutes from Scotts Valley via Highway 17.
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com