VO₂ Max Testing for Rowers
Professional VO₂ max testing for rowers and crew athletes. Test on the WaterRower for sport-specific assessment. Optimize 2K erg performance and on-water racing.
Competitive rowing requires exceptional cardiovascular fitness:
- Full-body aerobic engagement
- Sustained high-intensity efforts (2K races are 6-8 minutes of pain)
- Endurance for longer head races (5K+)
- Recovery ability for multiple race days
We offer VO₂ max testing on a WaterRower-the most rowing-specific option available:
- Natural water resistance mimics on-water feel
- Full-body engagement like actual rowing
- Results directly applicable to erg training
- Sport-specific VO₂ max measurement
VO₂ max testing helps predict and optimize 2K erg times:
- Know your physiological ceiling for 2K splits
- Set realistic goal times based on current fitness
- Train at precise intensities for improvement
- Track fitness changes between tests
After testing, you'll have precise zones for all rowing workouts:
Steady State (SS): Aerobic base building-most of your training volume
AT/Threshold: Anaerobic threshold work for lactate tolerance
VO₂ Max Intervals: High-intensity pieces for top-end development
Race Pace: Exact splits for 2K, 5K, or 6K races
College crew athletes can optimize training:
- Summer training assessment
- Fall season preparation
- Spring championship readiness
- Recruitment erg time targets
Santa Cruz area master's rowers can benefit from:
- Age-adjusted fitness assessment
- Training optimization for limited time
- Injury prevention through proper intensity
- Competition preparation
Sprint Races (2K): VO₂ max and anaerobic threshold focus
Head Races (5K+): Aerobic endurance and steady-state zones
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete testing on WaterRower with rowing-specific training zones.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for rowers and crew athletes on WaterRower.
Optimize Your Rowing Performance
Book your VO₂ max test on the WaterRower-sport-specific testing for rowers.
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Elite rowers often have VO₂ max values of 60-75 ml/kg/min (similar to elite cyclists and cross-country skiers). Testing helps you understand where your fitness stands relative to competitive standards and what training focus will maximize improvement. The WaterRower provides the most sport-specific assessment available outside of on-water testing.