VO₂ Max Testing for Kayakers & SUP Athletes
Professional VO₂ max testing for kayakers, SUP athletes, and paddlers. Build endurance for ocean paddling, river running, and flatwater racing. Testing in Santa Cruz.
Kayaking and SUP require sustained upper-body and core endurance:
- Aerobic capacity for hours of paddling
- Upper-body muscular endurance
- Core stability and rotational power
- Cardiovascular fitness for sustained efforts
While we can't test in the water, several options provide useful data:
WaterRower: Upper-body and core engagement similar to paddling motion
Treadmill: Lower-body aerobic assessment for cross-training
Bike: Cardiovascular baseline without upper-body specificity
For Santa Cruz ocean paddlers:
- Build endurance for Monterey Bay crossings
- Train for extended coastal paddles
- Prepare for rough water conditions
- Optimize fitness for surf zone navigation
Whitewater demands explosive power and endurance:
- High-intensity efforts for technical rapids
- Recovery ability between sections
- All-day fitness for multi-pitch rivers
- Safety margin through superior fitness
Sprint and marathon kayak racing requires:
- High VO₂ max for sprint efforts
- Threshold work for sustained pace
- Aerobic base for marathon distances
- Training intensity guidance
VO₂ max testing helps structure off-water training:
- Running zones for cardiovascular base
- Cycling for low-impact endurance
- Rowing for upper-body specific work
- Proper intensity for all cross-training
Long-distance paddlers benefit from RMR testing:
- Fueling for all-day paddles
- Weight management for performance
- Nutrition planning for expeditions
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete testing with paddling-specific training zones. WaterRower or treadmill options available.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for kayakers, canoeists, and SUP athletes in Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz offers world-class ocean paddling conditions and serves as a gateway to Monterey Bay kayaking. Whether you're paddling to Capitola, crossing to Monterey, or exploring coastal caves, VO₂ max testing helps build the endurance and fitness for safe, enjoyable adventures on the water.