Metabolic Testing Near Me
Looking for metabolic testing near you? Fit Evaluations runs a dedicated metabolic-testing lab at 311 Soquel Ave in downtown Santa Cruz. Direct gas-exchange measurement on a Korr CardioCoach analyzer — RMR ($75), VO₂ max ($250), or both as the Performance Pack ($300, saves $25). Same-day report. Serving Santa Cruz County, the Monterey Peninsula, and Los Gatos via Highway 17.
Drive times to the lab
- • Capitola — 10 min via 41st Avenue
- • Aptos — 15 min via Highway 1
- • Scotts Valley — 15 min down Highway 17
- • Watsonville — 20 min south on Highway 1
- • Santa Cruz Mountains — 30 min
- • Los Gatos — 30 min over Highway 17
- • Monterey / Carmel — 45 min south on Highway 1
Address: 311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 — easy parking, accessible from Highway 1 and Highway 17. Open in Google Maps →
Metabolic testing measures your body's energy expenditure and oxygen utilization. We offer two types of metabolic testing:
RMR Testing (Resting Metabolic Rate)
Measures how many calories your body burns at rest. Essential for weight loss, weight maintenance, and nutrition planning.
- • 20-30 minute test
- • Breathe into mask while resting
- • Get exact daily calorie burn
- • Personalized nutrition targets
VO₂ Max Testing
Measures maximum aerobic capacity and provides personalized training zones. Essential for athletes and fitness optimization.
- • 45-60 minute test
- • Graded exercise test on your choice of equipment
- • Get training zones, lactate threshold, performance metrics
- • Optimize training intensity
Fit Evaluations serves Santa Cruz County, the Monterey Bay corridor, and Los Gatos:
Santa Cruz County:
- • Santa Cruz
- • Aptos — 15 min
- • Capitola — 10 min
- • Scotts Valley — 15 min
- • Watsonville — 20 min
- • Santa Cruz Mountains — 30 min
Monterey Bay & Los Gatos:
Travel time: Most clients drive 10-45 minutes to the lab. Beyond a 45-minute radius the round-trip cost of the visit usually outweighs the value of in-person testing.
What sets us apart:
- Professional Equipment:
- • Korr CardioCoach metabolic analyzer (gold standard)
- • Lab-grade accuracy
- • Same-day results
- Expert Guidance:
- • Personalized recommendations
- • Clear explanation of results
- • Actionable next steps
- Convenient Location:
- • Downtown Santa Cruz
- • Easy parking
- • Accessible from major highways
- Flexible Scheduling:
- • Morning and afternoon appointments
- • Book online or call
- • Accommodating scheduling
- Comprehensive Testing:
- • RMR testing for nutrition
- • VO₂ max testing for training
- • Performance Pack combines both
Planning your visit to Fit Evaluations:
Before Your Visit:
- • RMR Test: Fast 4-5 hours, no caffeine, no exercise
- • VO₂ Max Test: Fast 3-4 hours, no caffeine 4 hours prior, no intense exercise 24 hours before
- • Wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes
- • Arrive well-hydrated
During Your Visit:
- • RMR: 20-30 minutes (breathe into mask while resting)
- • VO₂ Max: 45-60 minutes (graded exercise test)
- • Performance Pack: 90-120 minutes (both tests)
- • Professional, supportive environment
After Your Visit:
- • Same-day results and report
- • Personalized recommendations
- • Digital copy emailed
- • Follow-up support available
Location: 311 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
From Highway 1 (North or South):
- • Take Highway 1 to Soquel Ave exit
- • Head toward downtown Santa Cruz
- • We're behind the Hindquarter restaurant
- • Second entrance off Dakota St.
From Highway 17:
- • Take Highway 17 to Highway 1
- • Follow Highway 1 to Soquel Ave exit
- • Head toward downtown
- • Behind Hindquarter restaurant
Parking:
- • Street parking available
- • Easy access from parking areas
- • Accessible location
Need testing at your location?
We offer mobile fitness testing services for corporate wellness programs, group testing, and special events. We bring our Korr CardioCoach analyzer to your location. Contact us to discuss mobile testing options for your organization.
Mobile Testing Available For: Corporate wellness programs, group fitness testing, team testing, special events, and more.
Metabolic Testing Pricing:
- • RMR Test: $75
- • VO₂ Max Test: $250
- • Performance Pack (RMR + VO₂ Max): $300 (save $25)
Payment: We accept cash, credit cards, and can provide receipts for insurance reimbursement if applicable.
Ready to get tested?
Book your metabolic testing appointment online or call us to schedule. We offer morning and afternoon appointments to fit your schedule.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Hours: By appointment. Morning and afternoon slots available. We're here to help you find the right time for your metabolic testing.
Frequently asked questions
Fit Evaluations is at 311 Soquel Ave in downtown Santa Cruz, CA. We are the closest dedicated metabolic-testing lab for most of Santa Cruz County (Capitola 10 min, Aptos and Scotts Valley 15 min, Watsonville 20 min, Santa Cruz Mountains 30 min), Los Gatos via Highway 17 (30 min), and the Monterey Peninsula (45 min south on Highway 1).
Metabolic testing measures your body's energy expenditure and oxygen utilization. We offer two types: RMR (resting metabolic rate) measures calories burned at rest — essential for nutrition planning and weight management. VO₂ max measures maximum aerobic capacity and produces personalized training zones — essential for athletes and longevity assessment. Both use a Korr CardioCoach analyzer with breath-by-breath gas-exchange measurement.
RMR is $75. VO₂ max is $250. The Performance Pack (RMR + VO₂ max in one visit) is $300, saving $25 over booking the two tests separately. We accept cash and credit card and can provide receipts for HSA/FSA reimbursement where applicable.
RMR: 20-30 minutes for the test plus intake and same-day report (35-45 min total). VO₂ max: 45-60 minutes total. Performance Pack (both tests): 90-120 minutes total. You walk out with the written report — no follow-up appointment to read your numbers.
Predictive equations like Mifflin-St Jeor for RMR or wrist-watch VO₂ max estimates can be off by 200-500 kcal/day or ±4-8 mL/kg/min in either direction respectively. A direct gas-exchange measurement is the actual number, not a population-average prediction.
For RMR: fast 4 hours, no caffeine 4 hours, no exercise 4 hours, arrive rested. For VO₂ max: fast 3-4 hours, no caffeine 4 hours, no intense exercise 24 hours, well-hydrated, athletic clothing. We send a reminder with full prep instructions when you book.
Same-day written report covering your measured RMR (kcal/day) and/or VO₂ max (mL/kg/min), VT1 and VT2 ventilatory thresholds, peak heart rate, individualized training zones (5 for running, 7 for cycling), race-time predictions where relevant, and a personalized daily calorie target. We email a digital copy too.
For groups of 10 or more (corporate wellness programs, sports teams, clubs) we travel to your site with the same Korr CardioCoach analyzer. For individual testing, the lab visit at 311 Soquel Ave is the standard workflow.
Find Metabolic Testing Near You
Professional RMR and VO₂ max testing in Santa Cruz, serving the greater Bay Area. Get accurate metabolic testing with same-day results and personalized recommendations.