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Discover the Bethel Road Connector to Olentangy River Trail: Hiking/Cycling/Jogging

Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure along the Olentangy River Trail. This 13.6-mile multi-use trail for walkers and cyclists in Columbus, Ohio is an absolute must-visit.

You can conveniently enter from Bethel Road using the crosswalks with user-activated flashing warning signals, letting drivers know you're ready to begin crossing in the crosswalk.

The Olentangy Trail spans from Worthington to downtown Columbus, along the scenic Olentangy River, and is one of the most popular trails in Columbus. With plenty of opportunities to explore natural, recreational, and cultural points of interest, it's an adventure you simply can't miss.

The Olentangy River Trail connects with the Scioto River Trail in downtown Columbus, so you can keep the adventure going!

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Discover the Columbus Ohio Olentangy River Trail Experience Nature's Aerobic Gym

Aerobic Exercise: A Health Must-Have. Get Fit with Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise was developed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, an exercise physiologist, and Col. Pauline Potts, a physical therapist, both members of the United States Airforce.

Aerobics are exercise programs using running, walking, swimming and bicycling.
Aerobic exercise is designed to improve heart health dramatically and improve your overall health through simple activities like using Olentangy Trail.

Cardiorespiratory fitness measurement is more than possible and actually highly recommended. The Cooper test is a fitness test, also called a VO2 max test. It’s a single number that captures your heart, lungs, circulatory system and muscle cells, working independently and together. Your  VO2 max test measurement is connected to peak performance and healthful longevity.

VO2 Max Testing near Bethel Road

3.29 miles from Bethel Road
MetaLab at The Bartlett Medical Clinic & Wellness Center
3630 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214

3.64 miles from Bethel Road
Good Bodies Personal Fitness & Wellness
4353 Tuller Road Dublin, Ohio 43017

5.12 miles from Bethel Road
The Ohio State University Exercise Science Laboratory
Test Laboratory is on OSU Campus.
Exercise Physiology Lab
PAES Bldg., 305 W. 17th Avenue
$275 Athlete Testing Package
A comprehensive cardiovascular and fitness performance assessment.
Provides highly accurate physiological data that can be utilized to optimize training and improve performance.