VO₂ Max Testing for Physicians & Healthcare Workers

Healthcare is physically and mentally demanding:

• Combat burnout through cardiovascular fitness
• Irregular shift work disrupts training
• Long hours on feet require endurance
• Stress management through exercise
• Practice what you preach to patients

Cardiovascular fitness reduces burnout risk:

• Exercise improves stress resilience
• Better sleep quality despite shift work
• Enhanced mood and reduced depression
• Cognitive benefits for clinical decision-making

Healthcare professionals need maximum training efficiency:

• Know precise training zones-no wasted time
• High-intensity intervals for limited training windows
• Before/after shift workout optimization
• Balance fitness with demanding call schedules

Nurses and residents working nights/rotating shifts:

• Maintain fitness despite irregular schedule
• Training zones for any time-of-day workout
• Support circadian rhythm health
• Energy management across shifts

Healthcare professionals understand mortality data:

• VO₂ max is the #1 predictor of lifespan
• Low fitness = greater mortality risk than smoking
• Annual testing tracks cardiovascular health
• Practice evidence-based fitness

Firsthand experience enhances patient care:

• Understand VO₂ max testing from patient perspective
• Credibility when counseling on exercise
• Model healthy behaviors
• Better exercise prescription knowledge

Emergency Medicine/Surgery: Combat irregular hours and high stress

Primary Care/Pediatrics: Model fitness for patients

Cardiology: Practice what you preach about cardiovascular health

Sports Medicine/PM&R: Experience testing protocols firsthand

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete testing for healthcare professionals with flexible scheduling for demanding schedules.

Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)

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

Professional VO₂ max testing for doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals.