VO₂ Max Testing for Alpine Skiers

While alpine skiing is less aerobically demanding than cross-country, fitness still matters:

• Leg muscular endurance for all-day skiing
• Cardiovascular fitness for repeated runs
• Recovery between runs and mogul sections
• Altitude adaptation (most resorts 7,000-11,000+ feet)

Testing at sea level provides baseline, then adjust for altitude:

• Know your sea-level capacity
• Predict performance at ski resort elevations
• Understand fitness limitations at altitude
• Train appropriately in summer/fall

Off-season VO₂ max testing guides dry-land training:

• Cycling: Leg endurance without impact
• Running: Cardiovascular base building
• Jacob's Ladder XL: Climbing motion for ski-specific endurance
• Rowing: Full-body conditioning

Mogul skiing and freestyle require higher aerobic fitness:

• Sustained quad burn through mogul fields
• Recovery between competition runs
• Aerobic base for training volume

Recreational Skiers: Moderate fitness for enjoyment and safety
Competitive Racers: Higher VO₂ max for training volume and recovery

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete testing with alpine skiing training zones for all-day mountain performance.

Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com

Professional VO₂ max testing for alpine skiers. Convenient for Tahoe/Sierra skiers.