VO₂ Max Testing for Thyroid Conditions

Thyroid affects metabolic rate and exercise capacity:

• Hypothyroidism: Lower metabolism, reduced exercise capacity
• Hyperthyroidism: Elevated metabolism, exercise intolerance
• VO₂ max and RMR testing assess metabolic status

Underactive thyroid affects fitness:

• Reduced VO₂ max capacity
• Weight gain challenges
• Fatigue with exercise
• Testing shows actual capacity vs. perceived limitation
• Ensure thyroid medication optimized before testing

Overactive thyroid affects exercise tolerance:

• Elevated heart rate at rest and during exercise
• Exercise intolerance
• Cardiac complications possible
• Medical clearance essential if hyperthyroid
• Testing should wait until thyroid levels controlled

Comprehensive metabolic assessment:

• RMR Testing: Know actual metabolic rate
• VO₂ Max Testing: Exercise capacity assessment
• Verify thyroid medication effectiveness
• Weight management guidance

Controlled hypothyroidism: Generally safe for testing

Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism: Physician clearance required, may need to defer testing

VO₂ Max Test: $250

RMR Test: $75

Comprehensive metabolic testing for thyroid condition management.

Thyroid levels should be controlled/stable.

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 metabolic testing for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism management.