VO₂ Max Testing for Rugby Players
Professional VO₂ max testing for rugby players. Build endurance for 80 minutes of continuous play, optimize conditioning for both forwards and backs.
Rugby requires exceptional fitness across all domains:
- 80 minutes of continuous play (2x40-minute halves)
- Constant contact and physical collisions
- Sustained running between rucks and mauls
- Explosive sprints for tries and tackles
- Recovery ability throughout match
Backs: Higher VO₂ max needed (55-65 ml/kg/min)-more running and sprinting
Forwards: Moderate VO₂ max (50-60 ml/kg/min)-balance with strength and power
Fly-Half/Fullback: Highest aerobic demands of all positions
Higher aerobic capacity provides:
- Sustained effort through both halves
- Faster recovery between contact
- Ability to support rucks late in match
- Offensive creativity when tired
- Defensive intensity in final 10 minutes
Use VO₂ max zones for rugby-specific conditioning:
- Aerobic base building in off-season
- High-intensity intervals for match simulation
- Repeated sprint ability development
- Proper recovery between strength sessions
Rugby requires both power and endurance. VO₂ max testing helps:
- Optimize cardio efficiency for minimal time
- Ensure conditioning doesn't interfere with strength gains
- Track cardiovascular fitness separately
- Balance training volume across both domains
For developing players:
- Baseline fitness assessment
- Position-specific conditioning targets
- Track development through growth
- Support higher-level play aspirations
VO₂ Max Test: $250
Complete testing with rugby-specific training zones for match fitness and recovery.
Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com
Professional VO₂ max testing for rugby players in Santa Cruz.