VO₂ Max Testing for Alpine Skiers
Professional VO₂ max testing for alpine/downhill skiers. Build leg endurance, optimize summer conditioning, and prepare for full days on the mountain.
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.