The single best marker of cardiovascular fitness — and one of the strongest predictors of longevity. Measure it directly, then train with real numbers. North San Diego's only studio doing it alongside training, recovery, and bodywork under one roof.
One 60-minute test, and you leave with the numbers that make every workout count.
Your maximal oxygen uptake and percentile for your age and sex — the gold-standard fitness benchmark.
Personalized Zone 1–5 ranges so you stop guessing and train each session at the right intensity.
Your fat/carb crossover and lactate thresholds (VT1/VT2) — the keys to endurance and fueling.
A quick health screen and setup with your metabolic mask (~10 min).
A guided warm-up into a graded treadmill or bike test to true max (~25 min).
Cool down and reset — then onto the part that matters most (~10 min).
A coach walks you through every number and exactly what to do with it (~15 min).
Book your VO2 max test in Rancho Bernardo — and start training with your real numbers.
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